Joint VPD Air Elbow Pads
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We're guessing you're not the biggest fan of being held back with bulky padding, whether that's flicking your bike around a berm at high speeds or pumping through a flowing section of trail. However, you probably still desire a bit more protection than going sans pads, especially on those days when you're riding technical trails with sharp rocks and bigger drops posing a threat to exposed body parts. POC developed the Joint VPD Air Elbow Pads for these scenarios where you need a bit more padding, but don't want to be held back from moving naturally on the trail.
The secret to its flexible design with high levels of protection lies in POC's VPD padding. Standing for visco-elastic polymer dough, VPD remains soft and pliable around your elbow, but then firms up the instant you smack it against an immovable piece rock lining the trail. This way, you'll be able to ride freely and without restriction, plus you'll remain protected from crashes along the way. It's really the perfect pad for someone who normally doesn't wear pads, providing greater protection than nothing at all, but without weighing you down or making you adjust your riding style.
Details
- Lightweight, flexible elbow pads for everyday trail rides
- VPD foam remains soft and pliable, then hardens upon impact
- Crash Retention Strap and neoprene anti-slip grip
- Reinforced stretch fabric is flexible and breathable
- Item #POC00BC
- Material
- VPD padding, reinforced stretch fabric
- Closure
- crash retention strap, neoprene anti-slip grip
- Protection Area
- elbows
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 2 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 30, 2022
Good elbow pad that's not huge; size up
Bought a medium, I'm 5'8" & honestly had trouble getting the pad over my watch. Kind of disappointing b/c I previously bought the ION E-Pact elbow pad size (M) & that one ran even smaller. This POC AIR I could at least get it on my elbows. However I never used & will exchange it for a large. I want something to help with crash rash / minor impacts. The POC sizing seemed larger than the E-Pact, which by a tiny bit it was - but I would advise you size up to be safe, it has a strap / elastic to help keep the pad on the arm if it runs a bit large by sizing up.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
July 26, 2021
Good lightweight pads
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I really like these pads, I don't notice them at all while riding. Have not had a crash with them yet (luckily) and have ridden around 5-8 times with them. I recommend choosing your size based on the forearm measurement, not the bicep. Based on forearm, I was at upper end of medium (11.75") but based on bicep measurement would be a large. I saw other reviews of people complaining about them sliding down so I opted for the medium and I'm glad I did. They stay in place for me even without the straps while not being uncomfortable tight, and don't go over your biceps anyway.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
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