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Polyshot
07-21-2009, 09:48 PM
Hi,

I'm thinking about to get myself a set of knee and elbow pads, but how do I determine the size that will fits me? I googled but can't turn out anything......

Thanks in advance!!
StuRat
07-21-2009, 10:31 PM
I'm guessing you're buying online? Otherwise just go try some on and find a size that fits.
Polyshot
07-22-2009, 12:35 AM
I'm guessing you're buying online? Otherwise just go try some on and find a size that fits.

Yep..... and the seller(who ain't sure about that as well) suggests that I go for the same size as whatever I'm wearing(ie. if I wear medium pants/jackets I should go for medium pads) :roll: ...... wonder should I go for his advice or not....
StuRat
07-22-2009, 12:46 AM
Go to a shop that sells knee/elbow pads and pretend you want to buy some. Find correct size and say you would like to buy them but they seem too expensive and you'd like to have some time to think about it.

Buy that size online.
Polyshot
07-22-2009, 01:14 AM
Go to a shop that sells knee/elbow pads and pretend you want to buy some. Find correct size and say you would like to buy them but they seem too expensive and you'd like to have some time to think about it.

Buy that size online.

Good point.....thanks for the heads-up p-)!!
Seraphim
07-22-2009, 08:57 AM
What kind of knee pads are you looking at? Most of the ones I know are one size fit all, unless they are skate/mtb pads.
-[Crosshair]-
07-22-2009, 09:54 AM
The issued CF elbow and knee pads have different sizes, for example. The cheap stuff is normally one size fits all.
Seraphim
07-22-2009, 10:09 AM
I dont consider my Alta superflex as cheap.
-[Crosshair]-
07-22-2009, 10:11 AM
Me either, just sayin'.
Polyshot
07-22-2009, 03:42 PM
I'm getting these:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270366002951


With a stroke of luck, I eventually came across the measurements for knee pads(from another ebay listing):




SIZING MEASUREMENT CHART:

Small

-Above Knee (between Quad and Knee Joint) 16" - 19"
-Below Knee (between Calf and Knee Joint) 14" - 16"

Medium

-Above Knee (between Quad and Knee Joint) 17" - 20"
-Below Knee (between Calf and Knee Joint) 15" - 17"

Large

-Above Knee (between Quad and Knee Joint) 18" - 21"
-Below Knee (between Calf and Knee Joint) 16" - 18"


Wondered if these are the official measurements.....