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Fri, 25 July 2014 06:39  |
kerry pinkerton
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Location: Harvest, Al
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I have had knee problems for decades. As a result I started wearing knee pads when I first became aware of them. Over the years, I've purchased 4-5 different sets. The GMC made me get on my knees more than a tent revival.
The problem, at least for me, with most knee pads is the attachment system, not the pads themselves.
The two strap design doesn't want to stay in place, the straps bunch behind the knee and cause pain, and are generally uncomfortable. The ones with buckles tend to come off unless you put them on so tight your feet go to sleep. Some are heavy and bulky. I have several sets of these lying in the corner of a junk shelf covered in spider webs and grinding dust. I'll make someone a deal.... 
A couple years ago while browsing at a big box store (Home Depot), I noticed these:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p55339-best-knee-pads.html
They have a single wide elastic strap that goes around the upper calf BELOW the knee.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p55341-best-knee-pads.html
And wide velcro fasteners. I do recommend you put the velcro on the outside of your leg because if on the inside, they rub against each other and make a noise when you walk.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p55337-best-knee-pads.html
This style is great. There are several brands that appear to have the same basic design.
These stay up. They do not bunch behind your knees. They are so comfortable I literally forget I have them on. Really! Carolyn has said to me, "Why are you wearing your kneepads in the house?"
They are not very expensive. You can get cheap two strap knee pads for 5-6 bucks and throw them in the corner after a few hours. These are in the 20-30 dollar range. They appear well made and have held up well for the 3 years or so I've owned them.
Earlier this month I was working with my neighbor on his SOB on a gravel driveway. He had a set of two strap pads and was constantly pulling them up and flexing his knee to relieve the kinks. After a while, I pulled mine off and insisted he put them on. He made a special trip to Lowes (20 mile round trip) and had a similar pair the next day.
There are several different brands. What these have that makes them work for me is a wide elastic band and a wide velcro attachment that goes below the knee joint. While mine came from Home Depot a few years back, Lowes, Menards, etc will have something similar.
My specific pads can be seen here:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/McGuire-Nicholas-Foam-Non-Marring-Knee-Pads-1DM-22377-2/202021645
Btw, you'll see every different design ever considered from 4 to 60+. Some have a flat pad to 'spread the weight'. Nice concept and I'm sure it works good for trim carpenters and other folks who "walk" on their knees. However, for me, the square pad tends to pull to one side if I 'roll' and cause the strap to pull against the back of my knee. I tend to roll off my creeper, to my knees, and from there eventually (with considerable groaning and moaning) to my feet.
Editorial comment: Neither the author of this post or his immediate family have any business or commercial connection to Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, WalMart, Dollar General, McGuire-Nicholas, the city of Huntsville, Airstream, Hamilton Standard, the US Government, or General Motors. He is simply a satisfied consumer. Your mileage may vary as they say.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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