knee and elbow/forearm pads

[Jotsy]

so how many of you actually wear these pads? i mean, i've got JT paintball playing trousers and they've got padding on the knees. are extra knee pads really necessary? also, i wanna try sliding on my front more, what are your feelings on the elbow/forearm pads? i've been told that padding isn't actually legal in some tourneys, is this true or what?

[hellrasiermike]

so how many of you actually wear these pads? i mean, i've got JT paintball playing trousers and they've got padding on the knees. are extra knee pads really necessary? also, i wanna try sliding on my front more, what are your feelings on the elbow/forearm pads? i've been told that padding isn't actually legal in some tourneys, is this true or what?

I used to think "no, I didn't need these". Then one day I slide into a small rock with my left knee. Limped for about a week. This was without my JT pants though. So basicly if your going to play a woodsball variant, wear the extra pads (keep them lose though). Otherwise your JT's will do just fine for speed/X Ball. I always wear forearm pads though.

[two_four_878]

I wear forearm pads all the time. I wear knee/shin pads as well but they're seperate pads so I can wear one or the other. I kneeled down right on a tent peg one time and from then on I've always worn them.

[Jotsy]

hmm thanks guys. do you have any suggestions of what brand to get? and how do i find out what size i want? most likely i'll need either L or M but i'm not sure. i'm roughly 11.5 inches from my elbow to my wrist.

[REDRT]

It is all about safety. Rough housing like paintball takes it's toll on ones body. I started to ware pads about 2 yours ago. I wished I had started sooner. If you are of adverage size you will have no problem finding stuff to fit. I on the other hand am a big guy. My biceps are 19" around currently and I can't find elbow pad to fit past my elbows. I use Dye xl knee pads, but elbow pads is a tuff one for me. Maybe a small knee pad for my elbows?

[SpitFire1299]

One time i dropped down on a small tree stub in the middle of a game.. i couldnt stop screaming "****!!!!"

[can'tthink of1]

i played yesterday. I have 04 jt pants, the padded ones, and well, I did one slide and my knee got cut a lil. Knee pads will help reduce problems alter down the line too, so i figure they're worth it. Elbow pads are good if you crawl or do superman slides. I'm planning on picking up some knee and elbow pads haha.

[peewee]

I wear some old knee pads & I am on the hunt now for some elbow pads now after taking a chunk out of my elbow on a slid. Its taken several weeks to heal. Still aint done yet. Not into the sleeve type pads (bounce pads).

[MisterBones25]

after getting some seriouse grass burn on my forearms and elbows, i decided to get some dye core elbow pads. they have got to be one of the best investments i'v made. they realy do protect your elbows and forearms if you slide alot, plus, i'v gotten quite a few bounces.

[GT]

I wear shorts so knee pads are a must. They are a dam blast on an indoor crapet field. Slide for days.

[two_four_878]

hmm thanks guys. do you have any suggestions of what brand to get? and how do i find out what size i want? most likely i'll need either L or M but i'm not sure. i'm roughly 11.5 inches from my elbow to my wrist.

I use empire vents elbow/forearm pads, but for my legs I use volleyball kneepads and small soccer shin guards.

I on the other hand am a big guy. My biceps are 19" around currently and I can't find elbow pad to fit past my elbows. I use Dye xl knee pads, but elbow pads is a tuff one for me. Maybe a small knee pad for my elbows?

When I went into Badlands Winnipeg, the guy was worried about my arms being too big for regular arm pads. He said he had just had a guy that had to use small leg pads for his arms so I'd say go for it.

[Jotsy]

can anybody help me out with the size? how long is an L sized forearm protector?

[Lohman446]

I play front, slide often, and hate the restrictive feeling of padding. I often come away pretty bruised up. They might be worth it if you can stand the feel of them

[BeaverEater]

I used to hate wearing knee pads but now i wont play without them. One nice slide over a rock will change your mind real fast. Plus between paintball and work, my knees take their toll of punishment.

[Lohman446]

I used to hate wearing knee pads but now i wont play without them. One nice slide over a rock will change your mind real fast. Plus between paintball and work, my knees take their toll of punishment.

I played IAO... part of one tapeline was a gravel road. I took plenty of rocks...