knee pads

[cube]

hi any one recomend a good set of knee pads after being on the floor for the last 4 jobs my knees are hurting never really got on with pads seem to hurt back of my legs where strap sits but believe they have come a long way[gel] have looked at the rubber rubi knelling pad so might go for that but your imput is more than welcome simon

 

[DHTiling]

Just read my mind..

I am after some new ones as my kness have been bad lately..

I am gunna give these a try..

Alpro Professional Knee Pads


Sorry about the recent price increase - this is due to the bad exchange rate between the Euro and Pound

Alpro knee pads have been designed specialy to prevent and heal knee problems. Ergonomically designed by a German knee surgon to distribute the pressure of your bodyweight.

These might seem expensive but they really do work. We have been suprised by how many people have told us these knee pads have stopped their knee pain.

Made from a strange synthetic foam which quickly molds to the shape of your knee. The square face stop the pads from rolling sideways. Elasticated velcro fix straps


From Trade tiler.. Tradetiler Tilers Knee Pads

 

[White Room]

Same ones I wear, good kit

 

[DHTiling]

Same ones I wear, good kit

And your thougts on these mark.. i really need some pads that will help stop knee pain..

Do they really work.?

 

[Ken Bruty]

Hi guys, bought the £13.00 Rubi knee pads, black with 2 raised nobbles on the front 2 stop your knees rolling sideways, 1 strap at the back which fits nicely into the back of your knee without discomfort, absolutely brilliant, and no knee pain even after grouting all day on travertine with rustic edges. Highly recommended kit!

Ken

 

[doug boardley]

I prefer inserts in my work pants to knee pads, altho' tbh, a lot of peeps rate the alpro ones (I've not tried them)

 

[DHTiling]

Hi guys, bought the £13.00 Rubi knee pads, black with 2 raised nobbles on the front 2 stop your knees rolling sideways, 1 strap at the back which fits nicely into the back of your knee without discomfort, absolutely brilliant, and no knee pain even after grouting all day on travertine with rustic edges. Highly recommended kit!

Ken

I have got them as well as others....they are comfortable for long days wearing them.

And they roll over when twisting and turn on the floor.

The straps dig in the back of the legs...where as the alpro ones fast below on the calf i believe..?

 

[White Room]

My knees were swelling up and aches and pains when kneeling with some other pads, I've even got some gel pads in the van and only used a couple of times.

I did find my knees improved and did'nt get any problems with the swelling, don't get any pain either unless I am kneeling and forget to put them on.

I would definitly buy another pair when mine are worn out, but what works for one may not for another, I rate them highly and most comfortable pads I've ever worn IMO

Never had a problem of the straps digging into the back of the knees

 

[Prem Tiler]

Serous guys I'm with doug, you cant beat snickers work trousers with the inserts for knees. You dont even realise their there.

I've had trouble with my knees since I was a youngster in the army spending alot of time in the kneeling position on tour. When I started tiling it got a whole lot worse. Until chris.tiling advised me to get snickers trousers and inserts. never had sore knees since!

 

[DHTiling]

Thats all i need to hear....my right knee swells and both ache a lot after a day floor tiling now..The TOLL is happening..:smilewinkgrin:

 

[DHTiling]

Serous guys I'm with doug, you cant beat snickers work trousers with the inserts for knees. You dont even realise their there.

I've had trouble with my knees since I was a youngster in the army spending alot of time in the kneeling position on tour. When I started tiling it got a whole lot worse. Until chris.tiling advised me to get snickers trousers and inserts. never had sore knees since!

Dean..i have used them...

You wait till you have done this alot of years...then say trouser pads...:lol:

It's all about joint pressure and not how soft they are to kneel on.

 

[White Room]

Serous guys I'm with doug, you cant beat snickers work trousers with the inserts for knees. You dont even realise their there.

I've had trouble with my knees since I was a youngster in the army spending alot of time in the kneeling position on tour. When I started tiling it got a whole lot worse. Until chris.tiling advised me to get snickers trousers and inserts. never had sore knees since!

When you and Doug get a bit heavier then you may find the snickers can't take the weight on the knees:lol:

 

[davy_G]

I use the Alpro's, couldnt do without them, a bit bulky but with two knee ops on my right knee, one being a knee reconstruction they are the only thing that help. Very comfortable and dont have knee pains. Just back pains, hip pains and pains in the neck.....

 

[hillhead]

i have been wearing my alpros for a couple of years now,great and i love them(don't tell my wife,lol):lol:

 

[tommyzooom]

I use the snickers Floor layers trousers and the heavy duty knee pads(the others are rubbish) they are sort of like small bean bags

 

[Aston]

hi dave

i first wore alpro's 3 years ago when working with a guy on this forum and they are brilliant..i got a pair from tt and they work by cushioning the side of you knee as you put pressure on when kneeling.

they are bulky compared to other brands but they dont feel it when they are on and the strap defo doesnt dig in, really soft and spongey too!

i have snickers with pads and they are fine for everyday use to take the edge off but on floors the alpros are the best by far imo.

Ed..

 

[Alan.P]

The Alpro pads are fantasic for comfort, they like unsightly and are a bit cumbersome but I'll take ugly over comfort any day.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I might have to try Alpro, Been happy with Rubi but after 43yrs on my knees, it can't hurt to try something new

 

[Aston]

hi phil

you'll be good for another 43 yrs when you put the alpro's on mate..:smilewinkgrin:

regards
Ed....

 

[Prem Tiler]

When you and Doug get a bit heavier then you may find the snickers can't take the weight on the knees:lol:

Heavier:yikes:

I'm already 16 stone.

But I don't disagree I know its about where the pressure is distributed I just find the inserts comptable.

 

[White Room]

Thats an old picture then.

I'm 16 stone and don't look that good:lol:

 

[Prem Tiler]

Thats an old picture then.

I'm 16 stone and don't look that good:lol:

:lol: pics not old. It'a all in the pants

 

[doug boardley]

When you and Doug get a bit heavier then you may find the snickers can't take the weight on the knees:lol:

it's the bosch inserts and pants i use Mark, a lot comfier than snickers ones but needing op number 7 on my left knee now, and the right knee is going the same way too:yikes:

 

[ricmrc]

hi all
i've tried umpteen different pads, as i have a dickie knee from old sports injury, and most have been useless, but i found a pair last year in a b&q discounted bin and they've been fantastic.
they're called vitrex gel g-shok knee pads, and i think they sell at about £20, but worth it.

 

[Terry Cottar]

Dean..i have used them...

You wait till you have done this alot of years...then say trouser pads...:lol:

It's all about joint pressure and not how soft they are to kneel on.

Dave

There are 3 different sets of knee pads for the Snickers Floorlayers Trousers the best ones are Silver & Black ones (they also happen to be the most expensive) they are almost like bean bags to kneel on they are Brilliant

tel

 

[cube]

well thanks for the advise lads will get a pair of alpro pads. been on the floor allday so achy knees again tonight and 2 floors to grout tomorow

 

[DHTiling]

Well .. i am going to order mine tomoz...

 

[bl tiling]

best pads I have tried are Irwin the straps are long and wrap round the leg above the knee and never slip down also forget you have them on they are so comfy

 

[merlecollins]

You get your Alpros yet Dave?

I still fancy treating myself to a pair

 

[diamondtiling]

Just read my mind..

I am after some new ones as my kness have been bad lately..

I am gunna give these a try..

Alpro Professional Knee Pads


Sorry about the recent price increase - this is due to the bad exchange rate between the Euro and Pound

Alpro knee pads have been designed specialy to prevent and heal knee problems. Ergonomically designed by a German knee surgon to distribute the pressure of your bodyweight.

These might seem expensive but they really do work. We have been suprised by how many people have told us these knee pads have stopped their knee pain.

Made from a strange synthetic foam which quickly molds to the shape of your knee. The square face stop the pads from rolling sideways. Elasticated velcro fix straps


From Trade tiler.. Tradetiler Tilers Knee Pads

The German knee surgeon was on a radio programme back in sept 09, he was talking about the foam he had invented, the test was a 20kg weight dropped onto his hand which was covered with a layer off this foam, he felt nothing? I have been looking for these for ages, are they as good as they state they are?
Prem, I use the knee pads in the trousers as well but will be ordering a pair of these to see if they are as good as they say they are.

 

[White Room]

I would'nt use any others IMO