skydajka 0 #1 January 11, 2016 Hi everyone, I was wondering whether you could recommend any specific knee pads suitable for tunnel flying. I am looking for something good and thin, so I can wear them underneath my suit. I've heard volleyball knee pads are good - but then again, ebay is full of them. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #2 January 11, 2016 G-form pads are greatscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillson 0 #3 January 11, 2016 The McDavid Hex knee and elbow pads work pretty well, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #4 January 11, 2016 I've heard the argument that not having knee pads will encourage you to fly better and not hit the walls. If it's true, it takes a long time for some people to learn that lesson. *winces* (I don't wear knee pads. But I probably should. Let us know what you choose and how well they work out?)-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 January 11, 2016 JoellercoasterI've heard the argument that not having knee pads will encourage you to fly better and not hit the walls. If it's true, it takes a long time for some people to learn that lesson. *winces* (I don't wear knee pads. But I probably should. Let us know what you choose and how well they work out?) As a former tunnel instructor I can tell you I wore kneepads anything I was learning something new, as well as anytime I was belly flying more than a 2 way.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #6 January 12, 2016 diablopilotAs a former tunnel instructor I can tell you I wore kneepads anything I was learning something new, as well as anytime I was belly flying more than a 2 way. I'm certainly not a tunnel instructor, but I've seen many of them wearing the pads. And I've collected a bruise or two in the windy tube. Certainly think we'll get some pads for Vskydiver and see if they have any my size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anachronist 2 #7 January 12, 2016 Just spitballing for tunnels out there. Not much can be done about the net (dacron instead of wire maybe?) but has there ever been discussion of having pads on the walls, removable or otherwise? The plexiglass is pretty much there for observers and some gym wall type pad that could be put up and taken down might be worthwhile? Or is it just not enough of an issue / then people would be too comfortable and start smashing into the pads? Also curious about why they all use uncoated wire, I would posit most breakage comes from friction rather than load, and even if load causes the break, friction probably severely weakened the wire. Or has coated wire been used and the coating just got sloughed off pretty quickly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #8 January 13, 2016 The original wind tunnels were padded on the insides. No reason except marketing and visuals as to why it couldn't be done again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #9 January 13, 2016 I wonder if it would add drag and thus cost more to run?-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trafficdiver 8 #10 January 13, 2016 I don't wear knee pads or elbow pads...but sometimes I really wish I had elbow pads on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CygnusX-1 42 #11 January 14, 2016 +1 for G-form. Haven't tried many other varieties, but they work great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 January 17, 2016 JohnMitchellThe original wind tunnels were padded on the insides. No reason except marketing and visuals as to why it couldn't be done again. the air flow over the pads is more turbulent than on a smooth surface.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #13 January 17, 2016 Squeak***The original wind tunnels were padded on the insides. No reason except marketing and visuals as to why it couldn't be done again. the air flow over the pads is more turbulent than on a smooth surface. I wonder if they could engineer smoother pads? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wan2doit 6 #14 January 18, 2016 What type/brand did you wear (diablopilot) -if u can say. I would really appreciate and value your opinion since you are a tunnel instructor.. I have researched the brands mentioned here and G form look good albeit not cheap (knee/elbow) while the other McDavid hex knee seem to have a problem with hex pads coming loose if used on a floor type sport - possibly not a problem in a tunnel scenario. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #15 January 18, 2016 good ain't cheap.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #17 January 20, 2016 I think they were ASICS, but any to these should probably do.... http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=adult+volleyball+knee+pads&sprefix=adult+volleyball+%2Caps%2C1903---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
