I fell off my bike on an icy road when I was a kid and smacked my head on the ground - no helmet. I lost my sight for a good couple of hours and I still remember the fear. I was lucky and it came back…but now I resemble a medieval knight when I go out on the longboard
i have a friend who was skating just down the street in SF. Woke up in the hospital, cracked his cranium and lost brain fluid. He doesn't know what happened. His girl had a kid shortly after he got out of hospital. He struggled to help in the early months. He couldn't sit in daylight without getting headaches. In his months of recovery, he had to sit in the dark. lesson is. wear a damn helmet.
Sorry to hear about your friend. But man hearing stories like this make me a hypochondriac and feel like I need a helmet just to walk out the front door 😳 lol
great vid! thanks for uploading I am 49 and recently (last year) my wife and I got into roller skating - I used to be into skateboarding in the 80s into the late 90s. And now I am working up my skills on quad skates to go hit the park this information is applicable and very useful. Whether you use a board, a scooter, inlines or quads protect your body I was lucky to have avoided serious injuries when I was younger being stupid launching off a 12-stair set with no protective gear of any kind...
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge about these pads with us! At 45, I just started skating again last week after 20+ years. I was thinking if I go down, it's going to be bad, lol. Good to see folks out here still living life! 😀👍
Thank you so much for the comparison! I panicked when I tried a random set after my first ones started to fall apart and I bumped my knee from just a basic knee slide. Really appreciate the in depth details and the wear! Very different from the usual "tried it a few hours" sponsored type reviews.
Love watching your stuff...subbed after seeing the vid with a skater that inspired me to get back to it after 30+ years off the board!! That is Andy Anderson!!..that video was great!!...I'm fighting Terminal cancer and got the ok from my Oncologist to skate again so he said i definitely need a helmet and pads..so I just need to save to get some pads ..helmet a couple decks and some indys..looking at the Large Powell Peralta Andy Anderson flight deck..being I'm 212 pounds...down from 398 pounds!! In 2 years!..and the Old school Santa Cruz Rob Roskopp Face deck which was my first pro deck.in OG Yellow...it's a purple color now I believe and a hair smaller in width...and sone Indy 169 or 159s depending on deck size...I rode the 9 in popsicle decks when they first came out and that was around 89 thru 91..I was skating Smallroom Skateboards back then..wish they still made decks...I knew everyone in that company which was just down the street from us in Los Osos ,California which Is when I stopped skating due to other health issues with a musculoskeletal disorder...but I'm determined been up here in Yakima, Wa area since 91...gonna take awhile to save..freaking gas money is killing us with my every other week drive to Seattle for my treatments that is 3hrs each way...sucks but remaining positive!!...figured if I'm going out one of these days it will be on my terms...and on a board!!! Keep the awesome vids comin!!!
I am 47 and getting going again after what must be close to a 35 year break. I took a good stack this afternoon and thankfully had full pads on. My elbow is throbbing a few hours later, imagine if I didn't have pads. Still getting up the courage to drop in but it's a long term goal. My daughter will do it and will shame me into it eventually. Cheers for the video.
46 here. Started back after a 32 year layoff. I started 2 months ago. I went to the park last week just to try to drop in again. It took a few hours working up to it but I did it. And it was like riding a bike, as soon as I got over the fear, my body remembered how to do it. Start on something small, and if you can find a bank without coping and mellow slope, start there. Then work up to coping and a proper transition. Maybe ride up and do some kickturns at the spot you want to drop in at. Good luck buddy. 😎🤘
Crashed on my boosted board yesterday. Always be aware of uneven pavement near bus stops in Chicago and be like this guy and buy yourself some good pads. I will be riding with my helmet, as always, and adding elbow pads at minimum. Already got some nice gloves, and you’ll thank yourself later for investing in them.
Thank you Sir. Really helpful info. So many choices nowadays - not like the days when mostly it was just Rector Protector pads. Your perspective is full on rad.
The noggin is not to be forgotten! Wearing my snowboarding helmet now cuz it’s cold in Canada Eh haha. Sure most of you older fellas/gals have seen the Carhartt pants that allows you to slip a pad into the pant leg over the knee. My favourites for most skate sessions. But ripping a bowl/transition does need the beefy type you rock Brotha!! Well said all around, have a good weekend. :)
Thanks for this video. Getting back into park skating in AZ. Longboarding is okay but it’s not transition skating. In the 70-80’s Norcon we’re the premium knee pads and Pro-Tec helmets were tops. Now at 58 I had to learn how to pick a park set up board and now the safety gear.
Broke my hand last weekend when I recover I might skate again thanks for the video. I need all that shit if I skate again. A good wrist guard probably would’ve saved my hand.
Thanks brother. I just seen a few videos that showed the skater 187’s are amazing, but to be fair they were not tested against every knee pad out there. I was all in on purchasing the 187’s after seeing that, but after watching your videos I’m not about the Velcro fraying, so after seeing this video with your experience I’m digging the Derby Pro’s as they have a larger size, so the ease of use to put in an extra knee pad to protect yourself as much as possible is beautiful along with being able to wash them so your outer pads last that much longer. Also I like the thought of not having to go with every protection pad having to be of the same brand as some items are better for whatever reason, so mixing is a great thing to customize your safety.
I like your Videos. Your stoke is real. This Review really helps me. I could not make a decision between S-One and 187 Knee Pads. So i will keep the 187, because they seem to be really protective. Thanks for your Passion. Stay healthy and Ride On, Mate ✌
I have the same Killer Pro knee pads (and I love them), but I wish they put the same consideration for bigger limbs into their elbow pads. I got the biggest size possible and they don't even fit past my forearms!
This is a complete must. Having just recovered from a fractured elbow due to skateboarding, I will definitely be wearing . Not much skateboarding the the UK as the Rugby world cup is on :-)
I'm using my old Rollerblade Pads when I ride my Longboard and now getting a Electric board . Mainly because because I'm old and don't like to push. I just like to carve and cruise. I need to upgrade my protection and I appreciate the info from your experience and things I hadn't considered, esp, wrist protection.
I'm so glad you heard the message on wrist guards. If your on dirt pad up and fall like a mountain biker. On concrete and black top it's better to slide. Be careful👍😁
Awesome review. Bit the Bullet and cashed out on some 187 derby pros after your review. I can’t recommend these pads enough. The knee articulation is great. The Velcro is indeed a little too aggressive but all in all a great pad that adds confidence to your bowl game. You get what you pay for!
I slammed hard into the pump track in my Mtb , my elbow pads had some high tech foam but split open ... My elbow went right through the slit, that was 2 years ago , my elbows still hurt , nerve injury
Great tips bro - I need better knee pads so appreciate your knowledge on the subject. Look after the noggin. Yep. Need to get back on the board this weekend
Great info for the knee pads. One overstatement though, the highest recorded temp in the US is in Death Valley and it was low to mid 100's. But it IS freakin hot over in Austin. Down here in Houston it's HOT and HUMID. Pretty Gross.
@@ProdigalSuns I have another question. I bought some 187 pro knee pads at a great deal. If I'm mainly cruising (not ready to grind just yet) would these suffice or should I invest in some gaskets as well. I'm an og too (49) and haven't ridden since like 1988. oh, and did you ever find out the other brand of wrist guards with the full fingered glove?
I use 187 knee and elbow pads, wrist guards, and certified helmet when I'm at the park. On the streets I use Ennui Shock Sleeve Pro knee pads, elbow pads, and Ennui Street wrist guards. I've take some pretty hard slams on asphalt and no swellbow. My left knee tends to bruise a bit (I'm regular) because there's no padding behind the "MYFIT SPC" material but, far better than having nothing between your knee and the pavement.
Thanks for sharing. I'm going to look into those street pads you're talking about. I've been thinking about knee protection I could wear under my dickies 👍
187 Killer Pro Derby elbow and knee pads are all you will need and, for wrists, anything stiff and double sided, like snowboarding ones. Oh, yea. The helmet: Bell Faction once saved my life.
Would you make a video on your kids' gear? I'm thinking a set of 187 smalls for my 10yo newb. I'd like using gaskets only just starting out on the sidewalks (quads lol that'll be us)...is it ill advised to rock gaskets alone?
Those derby girls are way high up there...ON AN OVAL 🙀 with other chicks FULL CONTACT it's so gangster I just can't even imagine...or how in lacrosse they don't wear helmets... Athletic girls go hard...you were wise to consult them 👍
Thanks , you just cleared up some doubts i had about the S1 knee pads ive had . Was trundling about youtube looking for a brand of pads my local skatbord shop has that i dont know and i came across a clip that was more an advertisement for what looked like kids pads that s1 have released ( the retros) . Way lesser quality than the s1 pro ones you have and if they are not that shit hot well i may have to just stop exploring the options as im sick of being sold preety colouers ovef safty and have been wanting the killer 187 pros as the tripple 8 street skate knee pads ive been using for years for derby , well the elastic is starting to give and sit lose on me , its time to upgrade and im doing more ramp skating these days as derby stoppec because of covid and i have just not gone back as im getting to old and im to small for all that to start from scratch after 3 years of not training but if the killer derby pads can handle your weight coming down a bowl or ramp they may be over kill for me and im entirety ok with that as the derby ones are a bit cheaper than the vert ones. Thanks heaps . Im dodging the s1's for sure now... Oh as for washing your pads. I find just tossing them in a bucket with Luke warm water if there really skanky and you can put a splash of disinfectant ( not a bleach) in with them to kill the bactira thats what is making them wreak and letting them soak for a bit then putting in the machine on a gentlewash and rince cycle with minamal soap with no spin dry setting . They still dry preety quick but dont take such a hiding from the washing machine. Been washing my pads like this regularly and for years and mine are only dying due to age as they are about 7 years old now and well they cant last forever . But ive found if you get half way decent ones the padding dosent crumble because of the washing machine as the cheap ones do. And if your sick to death of all the Velcro becoming one big mess of everything bcomeing a big ball of CBF sorting that mess out , when i remember i toss my knee pads in one old pillow slip with a hair tie holding it closed and i toss my wristies and elbow pads in a second pillow slip held closed with a hair tie then i toss the lot in the machine on luke warm, not hot.. in their neat little bundles.. and bonus the pillow slips are now cleaned at the same time too. You could even toss in the sweat saver band from your helmet in with all that lot just floating about out of a pillow slip and it would get stuck on everything else as their contained
@@ProdigalSuns all good . I know what skanky pads smell like and how gross the sweat saver bit in your helmet gets. I retired my tripple 8 sweat saver not long ago and just picked up a s1 lifer this week . Im hoping im going to be able to was the size padding in this helmet... fingers crossed
Hey my man, i got a set of 187 pads today in a M but maybe a Large fit me better, just wondering did your pads feel abit stretch after using it down the road?
@@nabilblack the pros have more flexibility because they wrap around your leg instead of sliding over. They also give them to you with long straps that you cut to size. My kids wear the same pads and usually only use the straps.
I know only because I shattered my patella snowboarding and had to get a horizontal and lateral release to let the patella float, it was catching and causing my patella to dislocate multiple times every day which is not the most pleasant feeling in the word... also tore my meniscus tendon while pitching during a baseball game... But yea in regards to knee pads should I go with those smith compression sleeve protectors along with those XXL pads u were showing in this video? I just need all sorts of protection with the shape my knee is in... Thanks in advance if you can recommend a set for me I thank you very much for your time and taking a minute to help me out it means the world to me, godspeed and stay safe and healthy, -Peter Piccolo
Yes, when you use the knee gasket under that 2XL knee pad it is very protective. Using the gasket allowed my knees to completely heal.. thank you friend 3🤙😁
@@ProdigalSuns so what would you recommend for wrist protectors and maybe a soft shell compression style knee pad i can wear on hot days and when im walking my dog and stuff he pulls me around a fair bit but i was thinking the impact harding type of plu or whatever they are using on the gpro type pads... and would you recommend the thirty8 wrist protectors over the 3d flatland wrist inforced gloves? i am trying out the nobleman knee and elbow pads but i do want to get lighter everyday type pad i can use as well.... whatchu recommend comfort wise as well as protection, are the emmu type pads better than the gpro? should i get the pro version or are the cheapest versions just the same? please let me know i dislocated my shoulder last summer riding too fast and trying to jump the damn railroad on my esk8 wide open, had to pair up and get back on the board.... i was tuning my nipple bushings and i actually hit the grass and fell a similar way i guess but way lower in speed and i hit the shoulder again... and immediately it felt better and i had full movement, it was wild.... but yea i have shot knees and want to avoid any further damage in the future, i know even with walks trying to get exercise if i walk over 3 miles, i def am hurting!! its a horrib way to live but yea im trying to get the best protection i can in soft pad form, and i already have a plate and pin in my wrist so the best wrist pads woul be totally awesome... stay safe and have a good one thanks for the prior response, i appologize for the book of a comment! keep on shredin man ur awesome!! -p3t3r
I have been trying to measure myself for the 187 pro knee pads and it's quite confusing based on others saying that they run small. The founder said to measure 4 fingers below the knee which came out to 15inches circumference and 18 inches above the knee. Should I go with a size large? Their guidelines say: Large: 15 - 17in and X-Large: 17 - 20in.
I wouldn't worry about height at all.. do you have thick or stocky knees or legs? Im 215 pounds at 5'11" I have plenty I'd room in the XXL pad.. I could use the regular xl but it would be in the tighter side. I wear knees gaskets under and I find a roomy part more comfortable. Some guys say they slide off.. maybe if you have a small calf muscle that might be a factor. I don't so I can definitely wear larger pads. They are pretty adjustable and the straps are long you'll need to cut them top your liking.. how that helps you
@@ProdigalSuns I'm 6'1 200 pounds. I'm thinking about getting either the pro or the derby pads based on your videos. I might go for the derby XL so I can wear them with knee gaskets or over my Jeans in the fall. I only inline skate. Which model would you recommend? I have normal/bigger legs not necessarily in the stocky/thick category.
Thanks for the vid! Is that an actual Bones helmet? For some reason the red cross makes me think of Bones (not sure why), I didn't know they made any. I tried a triple 8 certified wicking helmet but couldn't get it to fit right even after changing the cooling pads around several different times but they are very well designed. I understand the heat and sweating issue, here we may have 100 degrees with 100 percent humidity and during the winter we may have negative 12 degrees and ice. I think the company you were talking about with full fingers on the wrist guard were the Hillbilly brand. I don't know what company you're talking about with full fingers but Pro Design wrist guards are the best design I have seen, I just don't have the money for it.
@@DunderHead.5000 If you slo-mo and pause at 4:09 when he shows the side of the helmet it's faded on the shell and is also on the left upper on the strap 👍 It's not one of the certified helmets but Pro-Tec does make some if that's what you're wanting.
Bro, have you heard of any knee pads with built in knee brace? Been over the net and coming up bogus. Like a brace ya see lineman wear for football? Thx
A company in China wanted me to review one made for action sports. I'll see if I can find that email and get the name.. otherwise I don't know of any. I haven't seen any at the skate park yet either.
Prodigal Suns Right on man! Thank you. Think there would be a small niche market for a wobbly knee skater like myself. Appreciate the effort, dig your channel bro.
@@ProdigalSuns no prob thank you for the info on the diff knee protection options... I think I'm def gonna go with those knee gasket along with that oversized knee pad... I just want something I can velcro on, I have a crap set now that I have to pull on it has a tight uncomfortable sleeve I hate... def upgrading whenever I get my wowgo x3... godspeed glad you healed up 100% I'm lucky if I get thru an entire day without limping.. body is definitely starting to feel all the damage I put it thru when I was a bit younger.... never thought I would feel old in my 30s haha.. take care -p3t3r
The right way to fall is falling on your knees and if you have too much speed your elbows. Especially in vert I feel like if I wear hand guards I fall more onto my hands which makes it more dangerous. I'd rather take one break than developing a habit.
@@ProdigalSuns Yeah I agree but honestly shallow bowls are really scary to me so I don't like skating them at all. It's so easy to slip and just fall really badly.
@@myotiswii skating without wrist guards looks cooler but it isn't smarter. Putting your hands down is a bad habit for sure if your not wearing wrist guards. Lol That's my 2 cents
@@ProdigalSuns I did skate a lot with wrist guards and inured my hands and fingers a few times when I didn't that. Now my hands just don't touch the ground, no matter what. Yeah, you can learn to fall properly even with wrist guards but for me it worked out better without. And it's not like I don't wear enough protective gear. I always wear a helmet, knee and elbow pads and when I learn new tricks also crashpants and shirt. I love not getting inured but I don't think wrist guards help me with that.
You the man. No rush looks like their elbow pads are sold out. Even on Amazon. Going to call them today and see what’s up. Thanks for the video as this is what a lot of us are looking for.
@@leanrambles7468 yeah, I don't wear pads much on ours. I got the back of my head on the coping once. And a couple hard knee slams.. definitely wrist guards..😁👍
I fell off my bike on an icy road when I was a kid and smacked my head on the ground - no helmet. I lost my sight for a good couple of hours and I still remember the fear. I was lucky and it came back…but now I resemble a medieval knight when I go out on the longboard
i have a friend who was skating just down the street in SF. Woke up in the hospital, cracked his cranium and lost brain fluid. He doesn't know what happened. His girl had a kid shortly after he got out of hospital. He struggled to help in the early months. He couldn't sit in daylight without getting headaches. In his months of recovery, he had to sit in the dark. lesson is. wear a damn helmet.
Great comment👍
Sorry to hear about your friend. But man hearing stories like this make me a hypochondriac and feel like I need a helmet just to walk out the front door 😳 lol
great vid! thanks for uploading I am 49 and recently (last year) my wife and I got into roller skating - I used to be into skateboarding in the 80s into the late 90s. And now I am working up my skills on quad skates to go hit the park this information is applicable and very useful. Whether you use a board, a scooter, inlines or quads protect your body I was lucky to have avoided serious injuries when I was younger being stupid launching off a 12-stair set with no protective gear of any kind...
Thanks! 28 and getting back into it for the first time in 16 years... going to get these gloves
Bro im 27 and im getting back into skateboarding too! I used to skate for 5 years 10-15. So now boom back again to it!
@@nabilblack the first couple falls hurt and then you remember how to bear the pain!!!! :D
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge about these pads with us! At 45, I just started skating again last week after 20+ years. I was thinking if I go down, it's going to be bad, lol. Good to see folks out here still living life! 😀👍
Thanks brother, be safe and shred 🤘
Bro, you are making my come back so much easier !! Thank you for your videos
Thank you so much for the comparison! I panicked when I tried a random set after my first ones started to fall apart and I bumped my knee from just a basic knee slide. Really appreciate the in depth details and the wear! Very different from the usual "tried it a few hours" sponsored type reviews.
You're welcome, thank you
From one dad to another this was great! Thank you.
I am just starting out skateboarding, and I am definitely getting these wrist guards.
Love watching your stuff...subbed after seeing the vid with a skater that inspired me to get back to it after 30+ years off the board!! That is Andy Anderson!!..that video was great!!...I'm fighting Terminal cancer and got the ok from my Oncologist to skate again so he said i definitely need a helmet and pads..so I just need to save to get some pads ..helmet a couple decks and some indys..looking at the Large Powell Peralta Andy Anderson flight deck..being I'm 212 pounds...down from 398 pounds!! In 2 years!..and the Old school Santa Cruz Rob Roskopp Face deck which was my first pro deck.in OG Yellow...it's a purple color now I believe and a hair smaller in width...and sone Indy 169 or 159s depending on deck size...I rode the 9 in popsicle decks when they first came out and that was around 89 thru 91..I was skating Smallroom Skateboards back then..wish they still made decks...I knew everyone in that company which was just down the street from us in Los Osos ,California which Is when I stopped skating due to other health issues with a musculoskeletal disorder...but I'm determined been up here in Yakima, Wa area since 91...gonna take awhile to save..freaking gas money is killing us with my every other week drive to Seattle for my treatments that is 3hrs each way...sucks but remaining positive!!...figured if I'm going out one of these days it will be on my terms...and on a board!!! Keep the awesome vids comin!!!
I am 47 and getting going again after what must be close to a 35 year break. I took a good stack this afternoon and thankfully had full pads on. My elbow is throbbing a few hours later, imagine if I didn't have pads. Still getting up the courage to drop in but it's a long term goal. My daughter will do it and will shame me into it eventually. Cheers for the video.
46 here. Started back after a 32 year layoff. I started 2 months ago. I went to the park last week just to try to drop in again. It took a few hours working up to it but I did it. And it was like riding a bike, as soon as I got over the fear, my body remembered how to do it. Start on something small, and if you can find a bank without coping and mellow slope, start there. Then work up to coping and a proper transition. Maybe ride up and do some kickturns at the spot you want to drop in at. Good luck buddy. 😎🤘
Crashed on my boosted board yesterday. Always be aware of uneven pavement near bus stops in Chicago and be like this guy and buy yourself some good pads. I will be riding with my helmet, as always, and adding elbow pads at minimum. Already got some nice gloves, and you’ll thank yourself later for investing in them.
Yo, shout out from another old guy in south Texas (32, San Antonio) who’s trying to skate again
Just bought me a pair of those gloves...... I hope triple 8 shows you some love.
They are amazing I'm on my 3rd pair.. they do nothing for me . Lol
Just got a pair of the hired hands wrist guards and you nailed it. I'm happy, Thanks man.
Thanks buddy😁👍
I've been skating with the 187 pro pads with the replaceable caps for awhile and they are the best by far. Thanks for the post.
Thank you Sir. Really helpful info. So many choices nowadays - not like the days when mostly it was just Rector Protector pads. Your perspective is full on rad.
Thanks so much👍
Thanks, I found the 2xl 187 pro derby knee pads on Amazon and those wrist guard gloves can't wait to try them out.
How did you like them?
The noggin is not to be forgotten! Wearing my snowboarding helmet now cuz it’s cold in Canada Eh haha. Sure most of you older fellas/gals have seen the Carhartt pants that allows you to slip a pad into the pant leg over the knee. My favourites for most skate sessions. But ripping a bowl/transition does need the beefy type you rock Brotha!! Well said all around, have a good weekend. :)
Thanks for this video. Getting back into park skating in AZ. Longboarding is okay but it’s not transition skating. In the 70-80’s Norcon we’re the premium knee pads and Pro-Tec helmets were tops. Now at 58 I had to learn how to pick a park set up board and now the safety gear.
Broke my hand last weekend when I recover I might skate again thanks for the video. I need all that shit if I skate again. A good wrist guard probably would’ve saved my hand.
Thanks brother. I just seen a few videos that showed the skater 187’s are amazing, but to be fair they were not tested against every knee pad out there. I was all in on purchasing the 187’s after seeing that, but after watching your videos I’m not about the Velcro fraying, so after seeing this video with your experience I’m digging the Derby Pro’s as they have a larger size, so the ease of use to put in an extra knee pad to protect yourself as much as possible is beautiful along with being able to wash them so your outer pads last that much longer. Also I like the thought of not having to go with every protection pad having to be of the same brand as some items are better for whatever reason, so mixing is a great thing to customize your safety.
I like your Videos. Your stoke is real.
This Review really helps me. I could not make a decision between S-One and 187 Knee Pads. So i will keep the 187, because they seem to be really protective.
Thanks for your Passion.
Stay healthy and Ride On, Mate ✌
Thank you friend😁👍
I have the same Killer Pro knee pads (and I love them), but I wish they put the same consideration for bigger limbs into their elbow pads. I got the biggest size possible and they don't even fit past my forearms!
With you on the hand/thumb slams. I’m nursing one from a good fall when a grind hung up Thursday.
I haven't had a bruise since I got them.. you know I slam. Lol
This weekend will be awesome with the cold front that just blew in.
Hell yeah.. it's feeling great outside right now.. maybe a garage ramp session👍😁
This is a complete must. Having just recovered from a fractured elbow due to skateboarding, I will definitely be wearing . Not much skateboarding the the UK as the Rugby world cup is on :-)
Thanks for adding that and sorry about your injury.. Maybe your comment well save someone a injury by padding up.
Just did the same...... Shopping for pads now
@@Natecoxy yes, it's a wake up call LOL
I'm using my old Rollerblade Pads when I ride my Longboard and now getting a Electric board . Mainly because because I'm old and don't like to push. I just like to carve and cruise. I need to upgrade my protection and I appreciate the info from your experience and things I hadn't considered, esp, wrist protection.
I'm so glad you heard the message on wrist guards. If your on dirt pad up and fall like a mountain biker. On concrete and black top it's better to slide. Be careful👍😁
Awesome review. Bit the Bullet and cashed out on some 187 derby pros after your review. I can’t recommend these pads enough. The knee articulation is great. The Velcro is indeed a little too aggressive but all in all a great pad that adds confidence to your bowl game. You get what you pay for!
Indeed you do, thanks 👍
Good stuff, Mahalo for sharing!
Thanks for the info man. Glad I ran into this before placing n order!!
😁👍
I have the 187 killer set. I believe they are slim. Not pro. I love them.
Thanks for the vid man! I took a fall three weeks ago and my left wrist is still hurting. I’ve got some wrist guards on the way.
Good call homie👍
Thanks for the great advice! 🤙
great video mate, i am just getting into skating, ordered some of the wrist guards you recommended as I cannot afford to get any wrist injuries
They are the best.. thanks
Yeah... Gr8 vid . go copp some now......much luv bruv!!
Awesome video and tips! Have you ever compared the Smith elbow pads to Pro Tec? I don't have any good brands around me so I'm in the blind.
amazing info, thanks
What size elbow Smith pads do you recommend if you're a stocky guy? Awesome video by the way!
I think I'm in xl.. I'm usually xl everything. I'm just shorter 5'10" and stocky
Thank you for the good advice I’ll give it a try out here in California
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I slammed hard into the pump track in my Mtb , my elbow pads had some high tech foam but split open ... My elbow went right through the slit, that was 2 years ago , my elbows still hurt , nerve injury
So those things don't work that great.
PLEASE do an update!
Great tips bro - I need better knee pads so appreciate your knowledge on the subject. Look after the noggin. Yep. Need to get back on the board this weekend
Amen, thank for the comment👍
Great info for the knee pads. One overstatement though, the highest recorded temp in the US is in Death Valley and it was low to mid 100's. But it IS freakin hot over in Austin. Down here in Houston it's HOT and HUMID. Pretty Gross.
I'll do death valley any day before Houston.. lol
@@ProdigalSuns I have another question. I bought some 187 pro knee pads at a great deal. If I'm mainly cruising (not ready to grind just yet) would these suffice or should I invest in some gaskets as well. I'm an og too (49) and haven't ridden since like 1988. oh, and did you ever find out the other brand of wrist guards with the full fingered glove?
I use 187 knee and elbow pads, wrist guards, and certified helmet when I'm at the park. On the streets I use Ennui Shock Sleeve Pro knee pads, elbow pads, and Ennui Street wrist guards. I've take some pretty hard slams on asphalt and no swellbow. My left knee tends to bruise a bit (I'm regular) because there's no padding behind the "MYFIT SPC" material but, far better than having nothing between your knee and the pavement.
Thanks for sharing. I'm going to look into those street pads you're talking about. I've been thinking about knee protection I could wear under my dickies 👍
Why do you switch between 187 and Ennui? Why is one better for the park and the other for the street?
187 Killer Pro Derby elbow and knee pads are all you will need and, for wrists, anything stiff and double sided, like snowboarding ones. Oh, yea. The helmet: Bell Faction once saved my life.
Yep, except the padded gloves in the triple 8 wrist guards are way better.. keep it real. Lol
@@ProdigalSuns I'll take your word on that, as I use a separate glove for downhilling under my wristguards.
Would you make a video on your kids' gear? I'm thinking a set of 187 smalls for my 10yo newb. I'd like using gaskets only just starting out on the sidewalks (quads lol that'll be us)...is it ill advised to rock gaskets alone?
Those derby girls are way high up there...ON AN OVAL 🙀 with other chicks FULL CONTACT it's so gangster I just can't even imagine...or how in lacrosse they don't wear helmets... Athletic girls go hard...you were wise to consult them 👍
Thanks , you just cleared up some doubts i had about the S1 knee pads ive had .
Was trundling about youtube looking for a brand of pads my local skatbord shop has that i dont know and i came across a clip that was more an advertisement for what looked like kids pads that s1 have released ( the retros) .
Way lesser quality than the s1 pro ones you have and if they are not that shit hot well i may have to just stop exploring the options as im sick of being sold preety colouers ovef safty and have been wanting the killer 187 pros as the tripple 8 street skate knee pads ive been using for years for derby , well the elastic is starting to give and sit lose on me , its time to upgrade and im doing more ramp skating these days as derby stoppec because of covid and i have just not gone back as im getting to old and im to small for all that to start from scratch after 3 years of not training but if the killer derby pads can handle your weight coming down a bowl or ramp they may be over kill for me and im entirety ok with that as the derby ones are a bit cheaper than the vert ones.
Thanks heaps .
Im dodging the s1's for sure now...
Oh as for washing your pads.
I find just tossing them in a bucket with Luke warm water if there really skanky and you can put a splash of disinfectant ( not a bleach) in with them to kill the bactira thats what is making them wreak and letting them soak for a bit then putting in the machine on a gentlewash and rince cycle with minamal soap with no spin dry setting .
They still dry preety quick but dont take such a hiding from the washing machine.
Been washing my pads like this regularly and for years and mine are only dying due to age as they are about 7 years old now and well they cant last forever .
But ive found if you get half way decent ones the padding dosent crumble because of the washing machine as the cheap ones do.
And if your sick to death of all the Velcro becoming one big mess of everything bcomeing a big ball of CBF sorting that mess out , when i remember i toss my knee pads in one old pillow slip with a hair tie holding it closed and i toss my wristies and elbow pads in a second pillow slip held closed with a hair tie then i toss the lot in the machine on luke warm, not hot.. in their neat little bundles.. and bonus the pillow slips are now cleaned at the same time too. You could even toss in the sweat saver band from your helmet in with all that lot just floating about out of a pillow slip and it would get stuck on everything else as their contained
Great advice, thank you
@@ProdigalSuns all good . I know what skanky pads smell like and how gross the sweat saver bit in your helmet gets.
I retired my tripple 8 sweat saver not long ago and just picked up a s1 lifer this week .
Im hoping im going to be able to was the size padding in this helmet... fingers crossed
Went with the triple 8 knee pads. A little bulky but for transition I think will be nice we have alot of concrete transition here.👍
Hey my man, i got a set of 187 pads today in a M but maybe a Large fit me better, just wondering did your pads feel abit stretch after using it down the road?
Did you get PRO knee?
If the cap is riveted it's not a pro pad
@@ProdigalSuns no its not a pro pad. It has 4 holes in it.
@@nabilblack the pros have more flexibility because they wrap around your leg instead of sliding over. They also give them to you with long straps that you cut to size. My kids wear the same pads and usually only use the straps.
@@nabilblack they will stretch out over time though.
wish i could find kids wrist guards that are full gloves
The wristguards are Triple 8 Hired Hands. The "wristguard I and II" don't have gloves, they're just a wristguard.
I've never had a bruised palm since I started using these. 👍
I know only because I shattered my patella snowboarding and had to get a horizontal and lateral release to let the patella float, it was catching and causing my patella to dislocate multiple times every day which is not the most pleasant feeling in the word... also tore my meniscus tendon while pitching during a baseball game...
But yea in regards to knee pads should I go with those smith compression sleeve protectors along with those XXL pads u were showing in this video? I just need all sorts of protection with the shape my knee is in...
Thanks in advance if you can recommend a set for me I thank you very much for your time and taking a minute to help me out it means the world to me, godspeed and stay safe and healthy,
-Peter Piccolo
Yes, when you use the knee gasket under that 2XL knee pad it is very protective. Using the gasket allowed my knees to completely heal.. thank you friend 3🤙😁
@@ProdigalSuns so what would you recommend for wrist protectors and maybe a soft shell compression style knee pad i can wear on hot days and when im walking my dog and stuff he pulls me around a fair bit but i was thinking the impact harding type of plu or whatever they are using on the gpro type pads... and would you recommend the thirty8 wrist protectors over the 3d flatland wrist inforced gloves?
i am trying out the nobleman knee and elbow pads but i do want to get lighter everyday type pad i can use as well.... whatchu recommend comfort wise as well as protection, are the emmu type pads better than the gpro? should i get the pro version or are the cheapest versions just the same?
please let me know i dislocated my shoulder last summer riding too fast and trying to jump the damn railroad on my esk8 wide open, had to pair up and get back on the board.... i was tuning my nipple bushings and i actually hit the grass and fell a similar way i guess but way lower in speed and i hit the shoulder again... and immediately it felt better and i had full movement, it was wild.... but yea i have shot knees and want to avoid any further damage in the future, i know even with walks trying to get exercise if i walk over 3 miles, i def am hurting!! its a horrib way to live but yea im trying to get the best protection i can in soft pad form, and i already have a plate and pin in my wrist so the best wrist pads woul be totally awesome... stay safe and have a good one thanks for the prior response, i appologize for the book of a comment!
keep on shredin man ur awesome!!
-p3t3r
I have been trying to measure myself for the 187 pro knee pads and it's quite confusing based on others saying that they run small. The founder said to measure 4 fingers below the knee which came out to 15inches circumference and 18 inches above the knee. Should I go with a size large? Their guidelines say: Large: 15 - 17in and X-Large: 17 - 20in.
I wouldn't worry about height at all.. do you have thick or stocky knees or legs? Im 215 pounds at 5'11" I have plenty I'd room in the XXL pad.. I could use the regular xl but it would be in the tighter side. I wear knees gaskets under and I find a roomy part more comfortable. Some guys say they slide off.. maybe if you have a small calf muscle that might be a factor. I don't so I can definitely wear larger pads. They are pretty adjustable and the straps are long you'll need to cut them top your liking.. how that helps you
@@ProdigalSuns I'm 6'1 200 pounds. I'm thinking about getting either the pro or the derby pads based on your videos. I might go for the derby XL so I can wear them with knee gaskets or over my Jeans in the fall. I only inline skate. Which model would you recommend? I have normal/bigger legs not necessarily in the stocky/thick category.
Great video! I’m 6 foot two and stocky Will these work for me?
Definitely get the 2XL.. if you on the web site go to the custom page and pick your colors and select 2xl pro knee pad
@@ProdigalSuns thank you!
@@ProdigalSuns which website?
187
What really hurts too is falling on your elbows, with shitty pads that are slipping off ,and you're depending on them, ouch!
The cheap 187s
That's it... I'm buying us hockey gear 😭
@@CARandDRONE ja ja ja
Great video
Thank you
I’m looking for a low profile knee pad for inline skating, do you think I can get away with wearing the knee gasket alone?
Yeah, I think it will help quite a bit. Might be some better options out there though.
Thanks for the vid! Is that an actual Bones helmet? For some reason the red cross makes me think of Bones (not sure why), I didn't know they made any. I tried a triple 8 certified wicking helmet but couldn't get it to fit right even after changing the cooling pads around several different times but they are very well designed.
I understand the heat and sweating issue, here we may have 100 degrees with 100 percent humidity and during the winter we may have negative 12 degrees and ice.
I think the company you were talking about with full fingers on the wrist guard were the Hillbilly brand.
I don't know what company you're talking about with full fingers but Pro Design wrist guards are the best design I have seen, I just don't have the money for it.
It's a Pro-Tec, had to pause when it showed on the side, he just put a Bones sticker on it.
@@reup4023 Thanks, I guess I couldn't get it to pause at the right time or kept overlooking it when slowing down the speed.
@@DunderHead.5000 If you slo-mo and pause at 4:09 when he shows the side of the helmet it's faded on the shell and is also on the left upper on the strap 👍 It's not one of the certified helmets but Pro-Tec does make some if that's what you're wanting.
@@reup4023 Cool, thank's.
I think hillbilly is right. Tough weather for you man👍
Bro, have you heard of any knee pads with built in knee brace? Been over the net and coming up bogus. Like a brace ya see lineman wear for football? Thx
A company in China wanted me to review one made for action sports. I'll see if I can find that email and get the name.. otherwise I don't know of any. I haven't seen any at the skate park yet either.
Prodigal Suns Right on man! Thank you. Think there would be a small niche market for a wobbly knee skater like myself. Appreciate the effort, dig your channel bro.
@@MrTAYLOR36 thank you
ur talking about the patella with the knee brother!
Thank you
@@ProdigalSuns no prob thank you for the info on the diff knee protection options... I think I'm def gonna go with those knee gasket along with that oversized knee pad... I just want something I can velcro on, I have a crap set now that I have to pull on it has a tight uncomfortable sleeve I hate... def upgrading whenever I get my wowgo x3... godspeed glad you healed up 100% I'm lucky if I get thru an entire day without limping.. body is definitely starting to feel all the damage I put it thru when I was a bit younger.... never thought I would feel old in my 30s haha.. take care
-p3t3r
The right way to fall is falling on your knees and if you have too much speed your elbows. Especially in vert
I feel like if I wear hand guards I fall more onto my hands which makes it more dangerous. I'd rather take one break than developing a habit.
Vert ramps and low shallow bowls are very different. In "never" not wearing wrist guards
@@ProdigalSuns Yeah I agree but honestly shallow bowls are really scary to me so I don't like skating them at all. It's so easy to slip and just fall really badly.
@@myotiswii skating without wrist guards looks cooler but it isn't smarter. Putting your hands down is a bad habit for sure if your not wearing wrist guards. Lol
That's my 2 cents
@@ProdigalSuns I did skate a lot with wrist guards and inured my hands and fingers a few times when I didn't that.
Now my hands just don't touch the ground, no matter what.
Yeah, you can learn to fall properly even with wrist guards but for me it worked out better without.
And it's not like I don't wear enough protective gear.
I always wear a helmet, knee and elbow pads and when I learn new tricks also crashpants and shirt. I love not getting inured but I don't think wrist guards help me with that.
What size scab elbow pads are those? I see on the website the largest size fits up to 10” but I’m sure our elbow circumference is bigger
I'm wearing xl
Wait I'll put that in a video this weekend..
Right on. Thanks. Looks like Scabs isn’t offering them right now
@@adamnogues3484 I may be in a large, I'll check at lunch. A couple hours.
You the man. No rush looks like their elbow pads are sold out. Even on Amazon. Going to call them today and see what’s up.
Thanks for the video as this is what a lot of us are looking for.
would you recommend pads for a little home mini ramps?
Unless you're a gambling man. I didn't wear them all the time, but there were times I need needed them. 👍
@@ProdigalSuns Thanks! It just seems like with a mini ramp your so low it seems unlikely you have time to fall on knees, wrists for sure
@@leanrambles7468 yeah, I don't wear pads much on ours. I got the back of my head on the coping once. And a couple hard knee slams.. definitely wrist guards..😁👍
love it !!!
What bearings you ride mate???
I like the bronson ceramic the most right now. Very fast and stealth👍
love your vids keep it up!
🔥👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you
@ProdigalSuns you're welcome mate
Pads pads pads guys and as Ramon says wear that helmet! We have two of everything else but only one noggin 🤕🤪
Well said👍
I thought his name is Roman?
@@SlickRick4EVER yes it's Roman... I've been getting Ramon for ever. Lol no biggie👍
@@SlickRick4EVER good old English spell check lol sorry Rayman 😉
I wish, 2-3rd degree ankle sprain - already a month off my board and apparently many more to come! Skateboarding is a privilege, Enjoy IT!!! :)
Sorry bro, get we'll soon👍
there are some killer looking pads out there! I'd much rather spend 100 dollars on kneepads and a great helmet than be in the hospital and bankrupt.
BONELESS PADS ARE BEST!!!!!
Never heard of them..
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Lol
Boneless for me!!!