Catcher's Pads for Crawling

[Garry Blankenship]

Do not mean to say knee pads are bad, just that catcher's pads are better. I have struggled a bit w/ knee pads sliding, catching, fasten only above the knee, fasten only below the knee, too tight, too loose, etc. The catcher's pads form fit better and stay in place better. A big bonus is shin protection; especially with attic truss crawling. The final bonus is the "HAZ MAT" look. Added to the respirator and tyveks, how can a client not appreciate you ?

[Gunnar Alquist]

Thanks Garry, I'll look at those next time I need pads.

For elbow pads, I've been using the latest from KrawlGear. They go all the way up the forearm. I don't just use my elbows, so these are real nice. The one problem is they get pretty stinky after a few uses where the elbow pads didn't. I'm going to need to buy another pair so I always have a non-smelly set.

KrawlGear - Elbow Pads - KG Elbow & Forearm (http://www.krawlgear.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=79&osCsid=b039684667717a6644a57d2d1593)...

[Stuart Brooks]

Do not mean to say knee pads are bad, just that catcher's pads are better. I have struggled a bit w/ knee pads sliding, catching, fasten only above the knee, fasten only below the knee, too tight, too loose, etc. The catcher's pads form fit better and stay in place better. A big bonus is shin protection; especially with attic truss crawling. The final bonus is the "HAZ MAT" look. Added to the respirator and tyveks, how can a client not appreciate you ?

I've been using Krawl Gear Knee pads and forearm/elbow pads for a couple of years. They stay in place.

[Garry Blankenship]

Thanks Garry, I'll look at those next time I need pads.

For elbow pads, I've been using the latest from KrawlGear. They go all the way up the forearm. I don't just use my elbows, so these are real nice. The one problem is they get pretty stinky after a few uses where the elbow pads didn't. I'm going to need to buy another pair so I always have a non-smelly set.

KrawlGear - Elbow Pads - KG Elbow & Forearm (http://www.krawlgear.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=79&osCsid=b039684667717a6644a57d2d1593)...

Thanks. I'm using their full length crawl gloves, but they have a couple hurdles. Trying to clean them is difficult and taking photos requires customization or lots of on & off.

[Brian Hannigan]

Have you tried elbow guards for motorcycle riding?

Something like this?

http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/dir/large_img.php?id=180409

Fly Flex II Elbow Guards $17.95! In stock NOW! :: MSRP: $19.95 (http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/off+road/motocross+body+armor/fly_flex+ii+elbow+guards+?utm_source=gps&utm_medium=csn&utm_term=Flex+II+Elbow+Guards+&utm_campaign=off+road-motocross+body+armor&gclid=CKXWgY3J-7ACFYVNTAod-w0PLA)

[Gunnar Alquist]

Have you tried elbow guards for motorcycle riding?


Well, that's frustrating. I spend a lot more on regular elbow pads. Thanks Brian, I'll have to check those out.

[Pierre Coulombe]

Regarding knee pads, I switched to the knee pads used for playing volleyball. They stay in place and can be worn both under the trousers/TYVEK suit or over them.