Knee pads, wear them !

[andy8758]

Sir Ramic - excellent knee pad post. Just to reinforce your message - my father has had both his kneecaps replaced - you cannot kneel on a replaced kneecap.

My parents cleaning lady has spent her adult working life cleaning floors with no knee protection, and now in her early 50's she is having a knee replacement op. That means she will have to find another job after the op. Now I am a tiler, and my wife is a cleaner - if we have knee ops we would also have to find new jobs.

So I use alpro kneepads and she uses the alpro kneeling pad. Well worth the investment.

But to everyone out there - choose whatever suits you. Anything is better than nothing.

 

[Gazzer]

Sir Ramic - excellent knee pad post. Just to reinforce your message - my father has had both his kneecaps replaced - you cannot kneel on a replaced kneecap.

My parents cleaning lady has spent her adult working life cleaning floors with no knee protection, and now in her early 50's she is having a knee replacement op. That means she will have to find another job after the op. Now I am a tiler, and my wife is a cleaner - if we have knee ops we would also have to find new jobs.

So I use alpro kneepads and she uses the alpro kneeling pad. Well worth the investment.

But to everyone out there - choose whatever suits you. Anything is better than nothing.

Today I saw some lads I know without any pads at all, probably thinking that it wont happen to them ! Crazy for the small cost involved.

 

[DJS]

+1...I'm always in knee pads, or pants with inserts.

Got a new pair of kecks with pockets just before crimbo, but I'll definately get an upgraded pad when the foam one's I got with it flatten. Thanks for the info

 

[Homza]

Try proknees, they look like hockey pads. They are made by a small company in Maine. Custom Sizes, expensive though about $200 US. They do ship international. I have no financial interest in them, but they are the best thing for your knees. At little bulky at first but I without them I would have to give up the lucrative tile trade and go back to practicing law.:smilewinkgrin:
www.proknee.com

Doing my small part to fix the US trade imbalance.

 

[DHTiling]

Try proknees, they look like hockey pads. They are made by a small company in Maine. Custom Sizes, expensive though about $200 US. They do ship international. I have no financial interest in them, but they are the best thing for your knees. At little bulky at first but I without them I would have to give up the lucrative tile trade and go back to practicing law.:smilewinkgrin:
Contractor Knee Pads that Prevent Knee Injury by Proknee

Doing my small part to fix the US trade imbalance.

I have seen this type of knee pad mentioned on the JB forum a few times Isaac.. A large investment
for a lifetime of pain free knees..

 

[Homza]

With the cost of healthcare in the US it is best to avoid getting hurt. I figure $200 is a lot cheaper than knee surgery.

 

[DHTiling]

I agree for sure..

Do they take much getting used them..? as in comfort fit.

 

[Homza]

Some guys don't like them, especially if they are already happy with other pads. Some say they are hot, but i wear them in Hawaii.
There are a little awkward at first when you are walking to the saw. But when you are on your knees they are extremely comfortable. They distribute your body weight to your entire lower leg not just your kneecap.
They have various sizes depending in your height and calf size. And when the foam and straps wear out you can order new parts and reuse the frame.
If I say anymore I will expect some commission from them!

And Dave get some sleep, isn't it pretty late there?

 

[DHTiling]

It's early here.. nearly 1 am,:lol:

I have looked at these pads a few time Isaac.. i at present use ones designed by a German knee surgeon .. Alpro.. top pads and no knee pain.. but am will to try others but those are top dollar..

 

[Gazzer]

Try proknees, they look like hockey pads. They are made by a small company in Maine. Custom Sizes, expensive though about $200 US. They do ship international. I have no financial interest in them, but they are the best thing for your knees. At little bulky at first but I without them I would have to give up the lucrative tile trade and go back to practicing law.:smilewinkgrin:
Contractor Knee Pads that Prevent Knee Injury by Proknee

Doing my small part to fix the US trade imbalance.

Very interesting and if they were avaialble here I would give them a try.

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

knee Pads!!

Kunys KP361G Gel Filled Knee Pads | Leading brand tools for Trade and DIY | MKM Online
i had a go with these the other day in a tool shop does anyone use them ?? they were very comfortable, i will buy some and test them!!

 

[Qwerty]

Large DIY store (national) selling DeWalt knee pads for under 10 notes........ I was using Rubi knee pads until I found these. Very comfy, and dont dig in at back of knees. Worth a look

 

[davebates]

i cant do a laminate floor with out them cant walk for two days after if not

 

[Mike]

Large DIY store (national) selling DeWalt knee pads for under 10 notes........ I was using Rubi knee pads until I found these. Very comfy, and dont dig in at back of knees. Worth a look

which one? give us a clue :smilewinkgrin:

 

[chrisroe]

Redbacks pads in knee pockets
For, Lightweight honeycomb texture. Very comfy and pre curved to fit the knee, Fills the knee pockets on my trousers perfectly and no twisting out of shape. So far they haven’t lost any shape either. Very good value
Against, actually non at the moment apart from the fact that when using any pad in knee pocket type you will have the wear on the outside of the trousers to worry about. Most good work trousers of this type do have stronger material on the knees to help but that’s another story.

So following Big Lumps advice i went and brought a pair of Rednecks and they are v v good so good that i just leave them by my dry cutter and kneel on them when using it