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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Yorkershire on November 01, 2021, 09:48:37 AM

Title: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: Yorkershire on November 01, 2021, 09:48:37 AM
Currently using P2s and are great, but battered so looking for a replacement. Dont want anyhting bulkier tbh.

Think I am going to end up getting another pair if there's nothing else of interest... Anyone got experience of the Moonwalkr thigh pads? Can you remove the hip padding?

Any recommendations please?
Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: SD on November 01, 2021, 10:18:47 AM
I tried the Moonwalkr thigh pad but went back to the p2s.  Moonwalkr was a good set up- good protection and stays in place well.  They are a bit more bulky though.  The hip protector is a fixed part of the outer thigh pad
Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: Buzz on November 01, 2021, 10:44:41 AM
I really want someone to try the M and H thigh pads.. They look great. The £80 price tag is a touch off putting though.

For what it is worth I am using the standard GN inner and outer thigh pads at the moment and they are not too bulky and work fine.

I have just bought my kids some SS made VKS thigh pads which are good too.
Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: Yorkershire on November 01, 2021, 11:25:27 AM
I really want someone to try the M and H thigh pads.. They look great. The £80 price tag is a touch off putting though.

For what it is worth I am using the standard GN inner and outer thigh pads at the moment and they are not too bulky and work fine.

I have just bought my kids some SS made VKS thigh pads which are good too.

Thanks Buzz. Do you have links to the GN ones? I know you are a connoisseur of all things thigh pads  :D ;)
Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: Buzz on November 01, 2021, 12:02:29 PM
I am sure our sponsors will have some in stock, but the test thigh pads you can see here.
https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/collections/body-armour (https://www.gray-nicolls.co.uk/collections/body-armour)

My elder son has https://vks.com/product/vks-combo-thigh-inner-guard/ (https://vks.com/product/vks-combo-thigh-inner-guard/)

Which I think are good too and largely unbranded for the kit ocd types
Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: Yorkershire on November 01, 2021, 01:17:36 PM
The B3 thigh guards look well priced... anyone with experience of them?
Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: golders on November 01, 2021, 02:39:58 PM
Did this obsession with thigh pads stem from any particular event @Buzz 😂
Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: Buzz on November 01, 2021, 03:53:54 PM
Did this obsession with thigh pads stem from any particular event @Buzz 😂

To be honest, not that can remember... I just think having kit that is comfortable matters.
Most pads are basically the same as are gloves, so it is easy to find softs you like. But a too bulky thigh pad, or one that is the wrong shape can hamper your movements at the crease.
Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: Devondumpling00 on November 01, 2021, 03:56:47 PM
Don't want to hijack the thread, but I'm looking for a single thigh pad where the straps velcro onto any part of the pad. I often find when there is specific velcro strips it can be hard to get the perfect fit.
Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: AK17 on November 01, 2021, 04:26:13 PM
You could check out the new Stretton foxes. I think it comes as a combo as well as individual pad and the strap can Velcro onto any part of the  pad.
Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: Buzz on November 01, 2021, 04:40:55 PM
Don't want to hijack the thread, but I'm looking for a single thigh pad where the straps velcro onto any part of the pad. I often find when there is specific velcro strips it can be hard to get the perfect fit.

Buy some sticky back hook and loop from ebay/amazon /your local store and stick it on to be the right fit.
Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: Devondumpling00 on November 01, 2021, 04:56:29 PM
Buy some sticky back hook and loop from ebay/amazon /your local store and stick it on to be the right fit.

Of course. Great idea!!
Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: 19reading87 on November 02, 2021, 02:16:40 PM
I have a remfry I’m looking at to getting rid of but unfortunately it’s just the outer. Really rate it but it’s just going to waste in my bag.

Title: Re: New Thigh Pad required...
Post by: FraserJames123 on November 03, 2021, 07:32:47 PM
How much are you selling it for?