Gel Knee Pads

[Strima]

I'm looking for some new gel knee pads. The ones I've got are OK for about 30 minutes then the straps start to dig in and get uncomfortable, as I'm now on my knees most of the day I think it's time to invest.

Any recommendations?

 

[trev]

Get the troosers with the pads built in you cheapskate

 

[Strima]

I have them and threw the pads away as I didn't like them...

 

[grantr37]

Gerber ones like the Army blokes buy, or go for snickers ones which are ok

 

[ruston]

Makita are the same as the ones you have- OK for awhile.

 

[MarkieSparkie]

A mate of mine who hates the trouser pads, as you do, swears by Nailers swivel knee pads, he says they have memory foam support in addition to the usual plain gel and that they are comfortable. I think he got them from Screwfix.

 

[ExArmy]

snickers are not great, but i can reccomend the cheapo dickies ones they are nice and spongy.
wouldn't bother with strap on pads, used them in the army whilst leopard crawling around a training area and they were bloody awful, and when i left and discovered trousers with knee pad pockets in already i thought "do the storemen in the army know these exist or what?"

 

[alarm man]

ive got nailers as supplied,the most uncomfortable things you will find,to the point id rather do without

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Fristads are great trousers. The knee pads are like two Paperbacks but you'll be spared sore knees.

 

[Strima]

I remember seeing some that had longer bits above and below the knees to bring the straps to a more comfortable position but I can't remember where!!!

Not too bad when working on indoor sites, only the odd cable tie to kneel on but streetworks have lots of small stones and broken glass around them.

 

[Bubblecraft]

Get your self Redbacks. Been using them for years. Would NEVER use anything else now!

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Get your self Redbacks. Been using them for years. Would NEVER use anything else now!

Just looked them up, they look really rather good. Do they fit any trousers? (snickers, dewalt, etc).

 

[Bubblecraft]

They fit snickers, Dewalt & scruffs. Take a little to get used to when driving & are a little heavy but my god there good. You can smash down on your knees & it feels like air. Trust me, there good & well worth the money. I've had mine 2 years now & look no different to the day I got them

 

[Strima]

These have caught my eye but can't seem to find any decent UK reviews yet:

Tommyco Kneepads Inc 30021 Total Flex GEL Sure Grip Kneepad : TommyCo

A bit pricey and a little more than I was looking for but I may shop around.