Versatility Speaks!

By inf2545674 Ranked #469 - Alpine Skiing December 20, 2009

Hey, Just used them for the 09-10 season on the east coast with both packed powder AND fresh powder simultaneously. I was so glad to have these at the start of the day because single digit temps made the snow very unforgiving until the fresh stuff started falling. Let me tell you, without them, I'd have given up on the day much earlier. Wrap them around your base layer and your good to go. Like many others, I've noticed that they do cut off the circulation somewhat, so adjusting them every so often is required. I put them over my sweat pants but under my board pants and we were good to go. Landed numerous times with a variety of falls and never felt a thing. They adjust well to the articulation of the knee, flex well and are also low profile. You'll hardly notice them when walking around and boarding (or skiing) until you take a fall and then you'll be glad you have them on. Not sure how well they would do at the terrain park, I haven't tested them and the terrain park isn't my favorite place to be since I'd rather be speeding down the mountain than rail sliding. I've stopped and fallen on them at a variety of speeds and they hold up well, they don't end up scratching a hole in my pants and you can't go wrong with them. Well worth the price since I have a weak front knee from years of martial arts impacts and I still came out fine after numerous landings. It's true, versus knee surgery, it's a no brainer, go and get'em.

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