ASRA - Australian Skateboard Racing Association

So i had some old pushy pads I've ripped to to bits learning to skate ans it time for some proper pads. Was wonder is anyone had used the pro-tec drop-in pads (These guys: http://pro-tec.net/drop-in-knee-elbow-pads-skate.php ) and had some news on how well they wear? Same goes for the 187's? Both have replaceable caps but that doesnt mean the buckles arnt going to get ripped off. price wise the protecs are 7 bucks more so no real price difference. So what can you tell me?  

 

Cheers,

Duber

 

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

 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

call the hop shop ----->

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

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

 

yeah I'm coming for the sesh bro.
Made a call and am going for the fly pads

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