Amazing review. I have the Pro Knee Gen 4. I'm gutted that S- One released the 4.5 with more padding not long after I shelled out for them! For me the Gen 4 pads are just a little under padded and I'm a bit tentative when I knee slide. Am thinking of using gaskets with the pads for a little more protection. I do with I could swap out my 4's for the 4.5's but they are an expensive pad so I guess I'll have to do.
A person's height it pretty much the only important factor when considering wheel base. A person's height is critical in determining center of gravity hence height is critical in selecting wheel base. A 14.25" wheel base for a person of 5'5" is like a 15.5" wheel base for a person of 6'3".
Would you say these pads would be fine for bmx? I watched your review and saw that you said they aren't the most comfortable when your leg is straight so that was a bit of a concern for me.
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Good question since wild bill passed away and he pretty much ran the shop and made everything..I read that the phone is disconnected and some people are stuck with orders that were never filled..so I dunno 🤔
@@tmangler7812 Oh, no! I just saw that he passed away a year ago. That's terrible. Wild Bill was such a cool dude. He was one of those old school, brilliant lunatics. And he really did make some of the best gear ever. Such a bummer to lose a dude of that caliber.
Technically, yes, but you'd have to be going pretty slow. The contact-patch of the Big Stick is a lot smaller than a shoe. Foot-braking is still going to stop you faster.
I am telling you, these PRO 187 Killer pads have changed my life. I just got back into skating 6 months ago after 20 years of absence. I had Boneless knee pads...kept hurting my left knee...even when normal sliding (in Bonless'es defense, they are 20+ year old pads). My wife decided to get these pads for Christmas for me...I was highly skeptical...being 52...maybe I am just getting too old for this stuff. WELL, after my first slide, I was completely shocked that I didn't feel my knee--at all! After many slides since, it is a miracle of modern engineering how these 187's work. It is almost like the way they are designed to absorb the brunt force of a slide into other areas around the knee instead of the knee itself. Hope that makes sense. SO WORTH IT. #washingtonwheelspark #Sk8StGeorge
Nice. Be sure to check out the ProDesigned stuff too. They are very popular with roller derby chicks and older skateboarders. Here is California, all the old school guys use ProDesigned elbow pads.
It’s a common error to fasten the top strap first on kneepads but if you read Killer187’s instructions (or anyone else’s) you’ll see that tightening the bottom strap first is key for keeping pad position while skating and preventing them from sliding off when landing on them. This is likely how you got your off center hit and thread damage. This is also why the lower strap doubles back and allows for better tightening leverage. The top strap on kneepads really only needs to be snug enough to keep them from flapping forward. You’ll also notice that you can crank that lower strap pretty good before it causes any discomfort. This allows a less tight top strap which great enhances mobility and comfort. The lack of excess neoprene on the back Velcro straps is a feature: way less bulk when closing the knee joint tightly. The lack of a true lame is also a feature that keeps the top of the pad hugging your knee, even after many hours of wear…. they’ll never be floppy. Yet they don’t significantly inhibit movement or comfort even when walking around with straight knees. Of course, they’re designed to have the most comfort (and function) with a bent knee. They’re pricey to be sure, but they’re comfortable and oh so protective for those of us rediscovering skating in our 50s. Also great for allowing your knees to last into your 50s! Awesome to see all these pads so carefully compared and in action. Your reviews strongly influenced my purchases many months ago and saved me tons of time and money, thank you!
Thanks for the very clear and thorough review. It was very helpful and pretty certain I’ll be ordering a pair this week. Sizing is a concern though… according to the Pro-Tec chart, I should be getting a large, but as a 6’4”, 240 Lb adult man, I’d think XL would be a better fit. Can the XL ones you’re wearing be snugged up if you were wearing shorts?
You're welcome. Glad you liked it. You're way bigger than me. Unless you have freakishly tiny legs, the Large pads would be way too small on you. Wearing jeans or shorts, most people still need the same size.
Thanks I tried 187 but the lack of articulation felt like a huge design flaw which no other reviews really addressed. You helped me find this solution thanks
Excellent. Yeah, all pads do have some elements which could be improved. It's a question of discovering what each individual finds the most comfortable.
@@SkateboardCalifornia you are also right on the extra-large, being a good size for adults, especially over the top of pants. I measured exactly in the center of the large range, but ended up getting extra large.
If you include the TSG Force and Smith Scabs in your comparison reviews, you'll probably have the most comprehensive review set of the recommended "pro" knee pads in the market. Just a thought.
Thank you. Yes, the Smith Scabs Elite II pads and the TSG Force 3 pads are also quite good, high-end pads. But that is about another $180 that I didn't want to spend. 😆
ah dang it i bought the 187 killer pads just 2 months before this video was released, i was debating between protec pros and the 187 pros but went with the 187s because more people left reviews about them and i was kinda urgent for it😢 now i think i should’ve gotten these instead as its way less bulky and the lame is more flexible than the ones on 187!! I wore my 187 pros for 5hrs a day for 5 days (it was for a camp) and becus of its design mainly for a bent leg, the kneepads were putting so much pressure under my kneecaps creating a bruise and hurts when youre walking in them
Ouch! Yeah, the 187 Killer Pads aren't bad, but I sure wouldn't want to wear them 5 hours a day for 5 days. That's a long time. I'm not surprised they were uncomfortable if you had them on for that long. Pro-Tec and ProDesigned are a lot more comfortable than 187. I've worn ProDesigned pads for about 3 or 4 hours with no issues.
I used a "Canon VIXIA HF G50" for the shots outside the pool and a "Insta360 One R" inside the pool. I usually put a gear list in my video descriptions on my other RU-vid channels. I should do that for this one too.
Best and most legendary? Wow. I certainly wouldn't call myself that, but I do appreciate the compliment! As for why I don't post much, I have a lot of other projects. I have an off-grid video project, a BMX racing video project, I even started a coding/programming video project that no one watches, but took a lot of effort to create! I'd love to post skate videos more frequently. We'll see if that happens. If I got more compliments as lofty as yours, I'd probably post a lot more too! Thanks again.
Good question. Sizing is confusing. Most manufacturers want you to measure below-the-knee and above-the-knee. I have big thighs and small calves. So, if I go with the below-the-knee measurement, I end up with pads that are too small. So, I learned to only measure above my knee, and get that size.
You have ended my long journey of decision making. The ProTec Pro's are amazing. Small, decent price , flexible and very good buildquality. I would try to put on a bigger Cap from another manufacturer. Greetings from Germany (NRW)
I got these pads at the end of last year but due to terrible Irish weather, this morning was my first time skating them. Really, really comfortable, but as I was climbing out of the bowl after a run, one of the caps caught the heel of my opposite foot and just popped right off - when I went to reattach it I found that it wasn't the velcro that came off. The velcro that was on the inside of the cap was still attached to the rest of the pad. The plastic cap came away by itself. The adhesive on the back of the velcro was still pretty sticky and the cap seems to have stuck back on ok... but not great for their first time out - and such a tiny little knock to cause it!
Same thing happened to me, about 2 weeks after I made this video! I snagged the cap on the coping as I was climbing out of a pool and the cap popped off. But, I will say, it was a little chilly. I think perhaps the glue on the velcro was just a bit less flexible in the cold. I put the cap back on and had no issue since. If it ever happens again, perhaps replacing the velcro strips might help.
I also race BMX. So, I had them for that. When I wanted to do some reviews on skateboarding kneepads, I didn't really want to buy another new pair of Pro-Designed. So, I just used what I had.
I thought for a long time whether to take these knee pads or not🤔 . Someone told me that they are good, someone said that they are not of the best quality, so to speak, and someone just said not to bother and take 187 killer pads. but as I looked at your review, I immediately realized that this is an ideal option for me. They are not as bulky as the killer knee pads and I like that the best so thanks a lot as no one has said anything about these knee pads before.
Awesome. I looked at a lot of kneepad review videos and to put it bluntly, all of them suck. So, I decided to take 4 of the top kneepads and make the kind of video I wish someone had created. I'm glad it was useful for you.
