Knee pads, wear them !

[Qwerty]

which one? give us a clue :smilewinkgrin:

B&Q..... also got dewalt tote bags cheap!

 

[Gazrus]

While waiting for my redbacks to come I went & tried those dewalt pads, for a tenner it aint that bad, comfy enough, cheers for info

 

[waterfd]

Just got my redbacks from TT in the usual quick time only ordered them yesterday. I get Gout in my knees and usually after doing floors, I do use Rubi at the moment, so I hope these will be better no straps to cut off the circulation. Tried them without the trousers and they feel more comfortable than the Rubis'. Will be using them in a couple of weeks.

 

[p4ulo]

Oh man.
I've recently bought and have been using today the ALPRO RED Knee Pads.
They are amazing.
So comfortable, what a joy.
My plumber mate saw them (previously addicted to running, had to give it up due to his knackered knees) and after he had finished taking the ( REMOVED ) out of how they looked he tried them on - he was impressed.
So comfy - worth the cost.

 

[spooner68]

I use foam inserts and they last about 6 months, looking at the redbacks or snickers beanbags. I get patella tendonitis (years and years of cricket and then a working life on my knees. Used kneeling pads for a few years, cheap and decent but if you used it on a porous floor and it was a little damp it would leave a little pattern which needed to be polished out. Good thread. ta.

 

[marbleman]

Well i can say i have never worn knee pads tried but could get on with them , my knees have never played me up in 34 years , will wear pads on some commercial jobs but i have to take them off as i get bad back ache , i would recommend everybody to wear them , but its to late for me , make my son wear them all the time and anyone that works for me

 

[spooner68]

bought my Redbacks and am sending them back. They are too bulky for the pouches in my work pants and are so heavy they almost pull teh pants down. Shame as they look and feel really good.

 

[moroto]

I have trouble with a bunion on my big toe from always kneeling down fitting the bathrooms and tiling so the height issue could be a problem with the alpros.

 

[MTiler]

Ive been using Redbacks and think they are brilliant, very comfy. A bit of a battle to get them in and out of the pockets but thats their only con. Theyre well worth the cost. (although i didnt buy mine )

missyT

 

[peteablard]

I was going ask what knee pads people used then came across this post. Have been using the Snickers bean bags but find they wear out quite quickly, have now ordered some redbacks as replacements, cheers!

 

[karlm98]

tried allsorts of knee pads, nailors, allpro, platinum etc all wear out fast, i have psoriasis and my knee hurt like hell with the allpro. currently have a nailors and irwins but decided to take the plunge and splash out on these bad boys Contractor Knee Pads that Prevent Knee Injury by Proknee,
i will be getting keyhole surgury on both knees early next year and i figure if i want to continue working i had better get something that works, its all good trying to get by, be cheap or just plain stupid but time catches up and can really mess your life up if you screw your knee up you cant work...simple really.
these pads i have been looking at for a few years and i have a few friends who use them and they say they are the best tool they ever bought.

 

[White Room]

Just bought some redbacks to fit in the knee pockets of my trousers...

 

[doug boardley]

I like mine that Neale sent me, feel unprotected now if I wear fresh kecks and haven't swapped the pads over

 

[White Room]

I've got the Alpros for floor work but when your up and down doing walls it's surprising how many times your kneeling without any protection..

 

[hutchinsons]

i totally agree.. knee pads have to be worn. have drummed it into my son.. my left knee is knackered too. had an op on it but still swear by using pads...Thankfully my son wears his all the time..