POC, Joint VPD 2.0 Knee Pads, Mountain Biking Armor for Men and Women

Fantastic service from Backcountry, from ordering to my door in one day. I have a set of Fox Launch Pro pads that I've been wearing for the last few weeks, a descent pad, maybe a little bulky but the sizes run very small. Even the L/XL was giving me problems after an hour or so of riding. I had these recommended to me by a friend and decided to spend the extra cash and give them a try. I ordered a pair in XL size and as soon as I put them on I knew they were what I had been looking for, Light, comfortable and a good level of protection. The fit is perfect, the pad stays in place without chafing. They are a lower profile than the Fox pads I was using and there are no problems wearing them under 3/4 shorts. They are a little expensive but I'm happy with paying the extra cash for a pad that I can actually wear without discomfort. I think POC now do a Downhill version that may be worth looking at if you need something more robust, after all these are more of a XC / Enduro pad.

At 62 years old I did not bounce and roll during the last crash, I just sort of slid and left a lot of skin behind. As with other reviews they are mildly uncomfortable but you get used to it. True to fit, they stay secured, very protective and I don’t worry as much about the next time I die on the trail.

Love these pads. I have downhill parks day in this year, two big falls. and not one complaint. They stay in place well and feel comfortable on the decent. I did need to peddle some XC trail and would not want to ride these uphill but for downhill and park they are exceptional.

I’m a small dude. Usually SM fits me well but I have to size up when it comes to these protection pads. These are humongous. It’s like putting a helmet on my knees. I bought a pair in MD and they still tight and uncomfortable to wear because the sleeve bunches up at the back of my knees. They are not pedaling friendly at all. Sure, they will protect my knees in the case of crash but protection pads need to be comfortable to wear. Maybe ok for downhill only. Take a chairlift ride and have fun with these on. I’m buying a pair from Fox. What a waste of money.

Purchased these after using a set of Alpinestars Paragon Kneepads for about 5 months and couldn't be happier I made the switch. Unlike the Paragon's, the VPD's stay in place while pedaling. I don't have to pull them up after a long climb like I did with the previous pads I was using. I measured my legs and found I was in the upper limits of their medium but decided to purchase the large size since I read that they tend to run on the small side. The large fits perfect and so far I have not run into the rubbing issue on the back of my knee a few other people mentioned. Material and build quality are very good. The padding material seems to be similar to the Paragon's but a bit thicker and wider. Only downside I can see so far is that then tend to be warmer than other brands due to the thicker, less breathable material used on the back.

I have been mountain biking with these pads for over a year now and they have not shown wear yet. I don't typically wear them while doing any serious climbing because of the way the feel while your knees are bending, and straightening out repeatedly (same issue fit as with all knee pads really). I do however throw these on for all downhill riding that I do, and for when pedaling around the bike park. They don't rub awkwardly anywhere, and fit like a glove. Minor issues: Unlike the VPD air version, these are rather bulky when storing in your bag for large climbs (I can shove them in my pack pretty easily, and can stuff other gear behind the knee area). 2) I think I should have gone with a size smaller, because the straps are not short enough (they have too much stretch in them) to create a nice and tight feel. This problem however is somewhat augmented by the fact that the pad is like a sleeve, and the straps are pretty much a secondary way to keep them on. So I guess I'd say you should try a size smaller first, and then go from there.

I had the G-Form Pro- X Impact knee protection. They are certainly more flexible and easier to ride with but last week I crashed on them in a rock garden. They slid down my knees and got holes in them. I scraped up my knees pretty good. So I got some of these. They are mostly not noticeable and are pretty flexible when they heat up. They are comfortable without pinching my skin. Today I was going pretty fast and fell and hit a boulder with my right knee. They did not slide at all. They protected my knee very well. No pain to my knee and I could keep riding without difficulty. I definitely recommend. At the rate I am falling I might just have to buy the entire VPD suit.

Seems great, but I thought it would be 2 knee pads. The one I got says "Right" on the inside, but I don't know how to know order the left one. No option when selecting, or at check-out. Edit: I order ANOTHER pair. Box has one RIGHT knee pad. So, I am not crazy; I did not lose the pad. I just want a left knee pad. Why is this so unclear?

Prodotto fantastico , aderente al punto giusto , leggero e traspirante. Livello di protezione sopra la media. Utilizzo trail/enduro.

I absolutely hate wearing pads, but with me slowly getting more confident going faster, I thought it'd be best to invest in some protection. I'm a larger guy and it's nice seeing some companies giving Xxl sizes. These fit great and after 10 minutes or so, you forget you are wearing them!

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Après un gros traumatisme au genou en 2014, je voulais la meilleure protection pour refaire du snowboard en 2015. Testé et approuvé pendant une semaine sur les pistes ! Quand j'ai reçu ces genouillères à la maison, je me suis dit que je n'allais pas supporter ça toute la journée, et à la fin de ma semaine sur les pistes, je ne les sentais plus. Il faut dire que c'est prévu pour faire du VTT, donc si on peut pédaler, on peut aisément marcher, faire du snowboard ou skier. Les coques de protections sont à mémoire de forme et se placent autour du genou grâce à la chaleur du corps. Je n'ai fait que 2 grosses chutes sur les genoux en une semaine, mais j'ai été vraiment content d'avoir mes protections à ces moments-là. Pour les tailles, voir sur le site [...]. Il existe une taille XL qui est pour les genoux de 42 à 46 cm de circonférence et 49 à 53 cm 10 cm au dessus du genou. Pour ma part, je suis pile poil entre les tailles L et XL, j'ai pris du L et je suis bien content parce que les genouillères n'ont absolument pas bougés en une semaine.

Bought the POC Joint VPD Air Knee after smashing my knee one too many times on light trail rides. Super light (390 g in Large), crazy flexible straight out the box, and the wide neoprene sleeve with silicone grippers keeps them exactly where they should be – no slipping even on sweaty Welsh descents. VPD hardens properly on impact (tested that the hard way at BikePark Wales – walked away laughing). Been wearing them 6 months under Fox Ranger pants; vent really well, no stink, quick to dry. If you want proper protection without feeling like you’re wearing cricket pads, these are spot on. Best knee pads I’ve owned. Worth every penny of the £75.