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[*] posted on 22-7-2009 at 09:06 AM
Knee pads


What knee pads do you use for KGB?
I’ve been using a pair of 661 DJ pros that I love but they’ve seen better days and it’s about time to replace them. Unfortunately, 661 doesn’t seem to make them anymore.
One of the things that I like so much about them is that you don’t have to take off your shoes to get them on. They have a two layer system that allows you to wrap the first layer on with Velcro instead of sliding them over your foot and up your leg before fastening the outer straps.
Does anyone know of any others that are like this?



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[*] posted on 22-7-2009 at 02:06 PM


What size DJ Pros did you wear? I am still seeing them at a variety of online vendors that still show them in stock (yes, I searched for the DJ Pros and not the vanilla DJs that have standard straps). If you like them enough, you might just want to buy another pair, and a few for the bomb shelter ;-)

For 2009, the 661 EVO Lite XC Knee Pad seems to have something similar for straps (but verify). No hard shell though. VERY pricey because it uses D30.

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[*] posted on 23-7-2009 at 01:23 AM


Hello Dave,

i just bought a pair which are like yours - they are originally for motocross usage.
Komine SK-491 Extreme Knee-Shin Guard http://www.kitejunkie.com/knieschonerknieschuetzer-p-187.htm...

Same as yours you can take em on/off without getting out of your shoes. I have not tryed them yet, but it was neccessary, because my normal kneepads were always scudding down when the kite dragged me...

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[*] posted on 23-7-2009 at 03:00 AM


In addition to all of the above, you can find the 661 DJ Pro on amazon.com:borg:



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[*] posted on 23-7-2009 at 03:47 AM


Tried to get some Pro's ... "Won't ship international" over and over :( I got the regular DJ's from ChainReactionCycles.com no problems ... but they too small IMO - the knee's fit my elbows perfectly :ticking:



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[*] posted on 23-7-2009 at 09:27 AM


Thanks guys, I don’t know why it didn’t occur to me to look other places than 661’s site. I must be getting lazy!



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1.8m Ozone Imp (2 line bar)
2.5m Flexifoil Rage (handles)
4m Ozone Flow (handles)
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6.5m Flexifoil Blade IV (handles)

Depower Foils:
4m Ozone Access II
6m Ozone Access II
7.5m Ozone Frenzy \'06
10m Ozone Frenzy \'06
14m Ozone Frenzy \'06

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13m Slingshot Rev \'09
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[*] posted on 23-7-2009 at 11:02 AM


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Originally posted by Dave62
I must be getting lazy!


Too much sun :wow: ;-)

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[*] posted on 27-7-2009 at 07:35 AM


In general, looking on ebay or other online stores for moto-cross or bmx/mountainbike downhill stuff is a good idea.
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