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westmatt
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I can't go out without my knees getting all the skin abraded off by the end of the day. Anyone ever use the Magic Marine or Gill knee pads? I've gotta try something.

 
Posted : February 10, 2023 8:38 am
Ron
 Ron
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The Gill's have nice padding, but the velcro can get to the back of your leg and can be irritating. I have some other knee pads that aren't as thick, don't recall what brand, and are slip on, but have gone to Zhik Hybrid pants with the knee pads built in and they provide sun protection.

Ron Beliech
Nacra F-18
Brandon, MS

 
Posted : February 10, 2023 12:27 pm
dssaak
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westmatt
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Good suggestions both. Many thanks!

 
Posted : February 11, 2023 7:21 am
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I bought a pair of those 7mm neoprene sleeves myself. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091YSCS26 They come in on Tuesday, but I likely won't get to use them until the 25th... I'll report back on how they work out though.

Thanks for brining the subject up!

Edited by danielt1263 on Feb 11, 2023 - 04:05 PM.

 
Posted : February 11, 2023 8:43 am
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I wear zhik hybrid pants or deckbeater pants....padding and sun screen built in

 
Posted : February 13, 2023 6:40 am
westmatt
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danielt1263 wrote: I bought a pair of those 7mm neoprene sleeves myself. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091YSCS26 They come in on Tuesday, but I likely won't get to use them until the 25th... I'll report back on how they work out though.

Thanks for brining the subject up!Edited by danielt1263 on Feb 11, 2023 - 04:05 PM.

I'd appreciate that. I think something similar would work well for my purposes, and I'd like to hear about your experience.

-Matt

 
Posted : February 13, 2023 7:28 am
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Well they came in. I got size medium (I'm 150 lbs, 5'8" tall) and they feel a bit tight maybe? I expect though that they need to be. I'll update again when I actually use them on the boat. All I'm worried about now is odd tan lines. πŸ™‚

 
Posted : February 15, 2023 10:23 am
Todd Riccardi
(@wildtsail)
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I know they are a little bit on the pricier side but check out the new kneepads from Rooster. They are really comfortable and preformed so they shouldn't slide around.
https://roosterusa.com/products/107232
Most of the big Hobie dealers that do other gear sell these too, East Coast Sailboats, Murrays, South Bay Sail and Kayak, and etc.

 
Posted : February 16, 2023 5:42 am