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Send Kneepads: Which One?

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JCM · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 115

I've been using the Rock&Resole sleeve-style kneepads (with duct tape) for many years for sport climbing, but now that I'm bouldering more I am looking to get one of those fancy Send brand strap on kneepads. For easier on/off over pants when bouldering,and not needing to tape. Question is: which Send pad to get?

There's the thicker rubber "classic" or the thinner rubber "slim". And the three strap large vs the two strap mini. Which do you prefer and why?

Possibly relevant details: would be using primarily for bouldering, on CA granite and in Bishop. I'm 5'9 with scrawny climber legs, if that is relevant for fit. I'll still have my Rock&Resole pads for sport climbing.

Mark E Dixon · · Possunt, nec posse videntur · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 984

I may stop by the Send factory today. Lmk if I can check anything specific for you

JCM · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 115
Mark E Dixon wrote:

I may stop by the Send factory today. Lmk if I can check anything specific for you

Thanks! No specific questions, just looking for whatever wisdom the people of MP have. Hope you're enjoying Hueco. 

Rollin · · SLC, UT · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 974

Two strap pad with thicker rubber is my go to. Been using it for almost 2 years and probably looking to replace it in the next few months. Also have scrawny legs, and it fits well, mostly against bare skin, but occasionally with thin pants. The larger ones in my opinion are too long, and I've never encountered a kneebar that was too high up my thigh.

that guy named seb · · Britland · Joined Oct 2015 · Points: 236

I've never known anyone to go for anything but the 2 strap pad, the 3 strap must be made for giants. 

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