I love Pro-Tec for having a plus size pad that is actually plus size 😍 I love Triple 8 for having the shape and color I want 😍 I hate that I couldn't find a single pad that both fits and looks like I want it to 😭
Just cam across your channel. Thank you. As a plus size 24 (soon to be 50 years old), I wanted to get into skating. Got the skates but didn’t realize how hard it would be to get protective gear. As we get old, falls hurt more than they did when we were younger and take longer to heal. Apparently only skinny bodies are allowed to have fun. Very frustrating. I subscribed and look forward to more of your content. Big girls need others like you.
Although this is an older vid I still wanna comment on the first one that you dun need to put your arm thru the pads. You can strap around your elbow like the second one, Pro-Tec. (that's a nice retro colorway) You can also use a sleeve separate before putting the pads on. So your arm sits nice tucked in hold in place.
I have larger arms and have found that my sons smaller knee pads fit me great as elbow pads. If you search for smaller kneepads you will find a whole bunch more options to choose from. Just because someone calls it a kneepad . . . ; )
Thanks for the review. I am starting with Rink skating. I have a mental block about outdoorskating. But at some point I am going to go outdoors so this is helpful
I never thought I would skate outside either, to be honest. It was what kept me from ever thinking of buying skates - I figured I would always rent. Now I still love the rink but being able to go outside anytime is very freeing.
Not just elbow pads....but when I was running regularly I was trying to use an arm holder thingy for my phone.......it cut my circulation so bad and was so uncomfortable!!!!! 'for your beginner debauchery!" I giggled!!!
Yes!! I had to wear my phone holder on my forearm for months. I was so happy when I could get it up above my elbow like everyone else. I also remember trying the blood pressure measuring machine in walmart after my arm had gotten too big for it. I left in tears because it pinched my arm so badly and I was so embarrassed. I'm glad you got a giggle :) giggles are the best
This was helpful I cant seem to find knee pads or anything for my bigger arms and legs its so bad I want to use my new skates but I cant without the right gear
Hmmmm...this was very interesting to me! How annoying that straight sizing happens across all platforms of things that go on bodies! I mean, why can't companies just make more sizes? This is kind of like how the beauty industry has some companies that make 60 foundation colors and others make 20. Come on, this is the 21st century!
