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    Default Catcher's Pads for Crawling

    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 ?

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    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.

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    Default Re: Catcher's Pads for Crawling

    Quote Originally Posted by Garry Blankenship View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunnar Alquist View Post
    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...
    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.


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    Default Re: Catcher's Pads for Crawling

    Have you tried elbow guards for motorcycle riding?

    Something like this?



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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Hannigan View Post
    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.

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    Default Re: Catcher's Pads for Crawling

    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.


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