What to get? Pro-tec Drop-in or 187 Pro's?

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Simon Duber on May 26, 2011 at 15:17

Ive read all about the 187's so really just wondering if anyones used the new protec drop-ins?

 

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Permalink Reply by Jezza on May 26, 2011 at 17:41

Something like pro-tec streets (half the price) are plenty strong enough, just melt some chopping board onto the caps when they start to wear (or anywhere else for that matter) and your all gee. Those style pads are more vert etc. orientated, and are really overkill for the falls we take (more of a slide than a brutal drop), the extra padding just restricts your mobility, and messes with your tuck.

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Simon Duber on May 26, 2011 at 18:45

Yeah I rang up boardshop Australia and the bloke said the drop-in's were even thicker then 187's and yeah that the streets were slimmer again. hmmm

Yeah i was planning to put some plastic on them no matter which ones I get. Theres a plastics wholesale supplier 5 mins down the road that has hd plastic (that what they call it anyway. looks, feels and wears the same as slippery dip pucks) in different thicknesses.

Jezza said:

Something like pro-tec streets (half the price) are plenty strong enough, just melt some chopping board onto the caps when they start to wear (or anywhere else for that matter) and your all gee. Those style pads are more vert etc. orientated, and are really overkill for the falls we take (more of a slide than a brutal drop), the extra padding just restricts your mobility, and messes with your tuck.

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Permalink Reply by Vincent Chapman on May 27, 2011 at 10:35

i use triple 8 pads and they work like a charm for me

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Simon Duber on May 27, 2011 at 11:33

Yeah was looking at them too but they don't have replaceable caps do they? I figure if i can keep the pad i good shape then i can just keep getting new caps till the velcor wears out

Vincent Chapman said:

i use triple 8 pads and they work like a charm for me

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Permalink Reply by Billy Bott on May 27, 2011 at 12:05

yeah hd plastic  = high density

Simon Duber said:

Yeah I rang up boardshop Australia and the bloke said the drop-in's were even thicker then 187's and yeah that the streets were slimmer again. hmmm

Yeah i was planning to put some plastic on them no matter which ones I get. Theres a plastics wholesale supplier 5 mins down the road that has hd plastic (that what they call it anyway. looks, feels and wears the same as slippery dip pucks) in different thicknesses.

Jezza said:

Something like pro-tec streets (half the price) are plenty strong enough, just melt some chopping board onto the caps when they start to wear (or anywhere else for that matter) and your all gee. Those style pads are more vert etc. orientated, and are really overkill for the falls we take (more of a slide than a brutal drop), the extra padding just restricts your mobility, and messes with your tuck.

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Simon Duber on May 27, 2011 at 12:22

Thought it might, its the goods

Billy Bott said:

yeah hd plastic  = high density

Simon Duber said:

Yeah I rang up boardshop Australia and the bloke said the drop-in's were even thicker then 187's and yeah that the streets were slimmer again. hmmm

Yeah i was planning to put some plastic on them no matter which ones I get. Theres a plastics wholesale supplier 5 mins down the road that has hd plastic (that what they call it anyway. looks, feels and wears the same as slippery dip pucks) in different thicknesses.

Jezza said:

Something like pro-tec streets (half the price) are plenty strong enough, just melt some chopping board onto the caps when they start to wear (or anywhere else for that matter) and your all gee. Those style pads are more vert etc. orientated, and are really overkill for the falls we take (more of a slide than a brutal drop), the extra padding just restricts your mobility, and messes with your tuck.

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Phil Bartlett on May 27, 2011 at 13:02

bro if you have the cash for 187 flys, I would get them, otherwise the early pads are great value. they are both designed to be a slim pad which is perfect for what we do, bulky pads would be a real hinderance. dont let pads that arent designed with replaceable caps deter you, If you are about to wear though them you can just grind off the top of the rivet, remove them cap and velcro the new cap on, same as the replaceable ones.

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Phil Bartlett on May 27, 2011 at 13:05

call the hop shop ----->

and ask for robbo, he can give you the low down on the different styles of pads, very knowledgeable bloke.

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Simon Duber on May 27, 2011 at 13:08

Cheers Phil...you coming tomorrow to give this footpath a go?

 

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Phil Bartlett on May 27, 2011 at 14:24

yeah I'm coming for the sesh bro.

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Simon Duber on May 27, 2011 at 14:27

Made a call and am going for the fly pads

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