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2020mad:
Anyone got any advice on what pads to buy or aviod buying!!!!!. As i would like to try riding ramps next year and don't want to spend out on crap that wont do anything than restrict my arms and legs moving. thanks.

theRuler:

2020mad:
was thinking a bit more new school than that!!

gmac:
That's one hell of a cod-piece  :o

Stodgy:
Mate - I only got back into riding in the summer and went through this dilema too!

I'd strongly recommend you go for 661 Elbow DJ and Knee DJ pads...comfy, very thick (good when you impact) and they have a hard shell so they slide (unlike some of those new neoprene chicken filet things). I've fallen a few times on mine and I still have my elbows and knee's!  ;)

I'd also invest in some good shin guards - again go for something with a hard shell - the new Fox BMX Shin Guards are good.

The advantage of the hard shell is that it spreads the impact...and when you are old like me that's good!

Here are a couple of links:

Shin Guards:
http://www.stif.co.uk/gear/select_options.asp?productid=2761

Elbows:
http://www.customriders.co.uk/prodlist.asp'scat=33&brand=4&srch=&a=srch&cat=8&site=3#

Knees:
http://www.customriders.co.uk/prodlist.asp'scat=87&brand=4&srch=&a=srch&cat=8&site=3#

Before you buy, try Halfords as they were selling the 661 Elbow DJ for £12.99 and the Knees for £16.99 a while ago!

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