JCM
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Jan 20, 2022
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· 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.
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.