steve_b_wales Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Can someone recommend a pair of knee protectors? Not too expensive, but not rubbish either. I want them for occasional work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modafinale Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Just buy some work trousers with built in knee pads The ones with straps are not good for the rear of your knee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 As above I've tried several and anything with straps cuts in the back of my legs. I use a kneeling mat one of those jigsaw foam bits people have in kids play rooms. You could vet these to go in trousers or you can get knee gel pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modafinale Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 I use Snickers work trousers expensive but I’m a flooring contractor Lots of cheaper alternatives mostly have closed cell foam knee pads. the best pads have polystyrene balls inside to stop pressure on and particular area of the knee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 I used to use 13mm underlay offcuts, but then I was carpet fitting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Steve buy a pair of outdoor seat cushions. They have washable covers and you can put them down where you want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) Don’t waste your money on strap on knee pads. I bought some years ago for ferreting which were so good you could just drop onto your knees, but after a while the straps start to dig in. The ones which you get in work trousers are fine, but not waterproof unless your trousers are. Just now, Scully said: Edited September 28, 2020 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 If it's for garden use I have one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/2254409767?iid=292465063841 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Modafinale said: Just buy some work trousers with built in knee pads The ones with straps are not good for the rear of your knee Yes, I got some big padded things that strap on and they aren't very comfortable to work in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Hard, rigid, strap-on knee protectors can be dangerous on sloping roofs and slide very easily on 10 degree pitch corrugated sheets. For roof work I have started using a pair of fairly soft pads from Poundland. They probably won’t last very long, and wouldn’t prevent a nail from going into your knee, but they are comfortable on corrugated sheets and they do grip well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 I bought a pair of these, straps don't dig in and comfortable to wear. My knees are shot but I can kneel in these fir a short time. Downside is i find they make my knees sweat.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353176353139 I used the make an offer and offered £5.00, he came back with £8.00. I paid, they arrived in 2 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 16 hours ago, Modafinale said: The ones with straps are not good for the rear of your knee **This** Buy yourself a pair of trousers that are able to accept the pads in the fabric. Strap on knee pads cut into the back of your knees and hurt like crazy. Once your legs hurt all you want to do is go home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 I have quite a few sets from trousers with pockets and overalls with the same in knees. Many types of lads for said pockets. Have foam strap on pads of differing density and two sets of gel strap on types. I reach for the gel cup strap.on ones everytime for small jobs, I only fasten the bottom strap around my calf's, saves the too strap digging into the back of your knees. If I needed them all day then knee pockets with two sets of pads jammed in, softest to my knees with more dense to floor. My knees get sore no matter the pads after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 I can't believe we have such Wussies and Fannies on this site 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 From the mid 70's till 1989 I used to have to wear rubber knee pads with straps every shift to crawl up and down 300m coal faces sometimes only 2 foot tall for 8 - 12 hours a day sometimes 7 days a week. Not only me but others had to do it also. So to say "don't wear those with straps they hurt" makes me laugh. Rant over, carry on. 🤣🤣🤣👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 51 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: I can't believe we have such Wussies and Fannies on this site 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 From the mid 70's till 1989 I used to have to wear rubber knee pads with straps every shift to crawl up and down 300m coal faces sometimes only 2 foot tall for 8 - 12 hours a day sometimes 7 days a week. Not only me but others had to do it also. So to say "don't wear those with straps they hurt" makes me laugh. Rant over, carry on. 🤣🤣🤣👍👍 Was it you as a kid, fetching that Hovis loaf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, London Best said: Was it you as a kid, fetching that Hovis loaf? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 check out screwfix trousers and knee pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Harrycatcat1, Is Tony Capstick, Capstick comes home your favourite song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, figgy said: Harrycatcat1, Is Tony Capstick, Capstick comes home your favourite song I will post this for those who don't know what tha means. I'll tell thee summat the young uns of today wouldn't put up with the working conditions int pit. "Ooo my knee pad straps are hurtin" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 22 hours ago, billytheghillie said: check out screwfix trousers and knee pads That's what I use.Never had a problem with them.Pants are great value too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 22 hours ago, billytheghillie said: check out screwfix trousers and knee pads I just did that after reading this thread and some of the screwfix feedback about them. I usually find 34 waist too tight but 36 too loose: I followed the advice from one of the reviewers and got a 36... just right so it seems their size claims might be slightly under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Thanks for all the advice and suggestions, there's plenty of choice to choose from. I only want something to use occasionally because of the arthritis in my right knee. I will be doing quite a lot decorating soon, including painting skirting boards throughout the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Lin could sew pockets on the front of your trousers so that foam knee pads could be put in steve👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 14 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: Thanks for all the advice and suggestions, there's plenty of choice to choose from. I only want something to use occasionally because of the arthritis in my right knee. I will be doing quite a lot decorating soon, including painting skirting boards throughout the house. Sitting not kneeling would be my choice for doing skirting boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyRich Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 I swear by Roots trousers. They have the kneeling pads fit in from the top which is handy as I found with snickers the pads usually end up working down your shins and out the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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