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Neon Knee Bar - Doesn't Fit?

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Hendrixson · · Littleton, CO · Joined Sep 2007 · Points: 3,290

I just purchased a Five Ten Neon Knee Bar, which only comes in one size, and discovered that it is too small. I am 6' and 165lbs.

Perhaps I'm wearing it wrong? I assume one is to wear it just above the knee as opposed to covering the knee.

Recommended alternatives?

frankstoneline · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 30
Hendrixson wrote:I just purchased a Five Ten Neon Knee Bar, which only comes in one size, and discovered that it is too small. I am 6' and 165lbs. Perhaps I'm wearing it wrong? I assume one is to wear it just above the knee as opposed to covering the knee. Recommended alternatives?
I know rock and resole will put stealth rubber on a neoprene sleeve for ya, but you'll have to ask around for their number to call em.

I also think I recall some discussion about an australian company who made knee pads but I don't remember much more about it.

If you have any interest in unloading the neon I might be interested in it...
Jason Halladay · · Los Alamos, NM · Joined Oct 2005 · Points: 15,153

Interesting. I'm 6'5", 180lbs and do a lot of trail running (pretty large thighs) and use a Five Ten Neon knee bar pad. I have to work a bit to get it on but it works and doesn't cut off my circulation or anything. I feel like it has stretched a decent amount since I first got it. My wife, with much smaller thighs, has worn it a lot more than I have so maybe I can thank her for stretching it out a bit before I started wearing it.

It's super pricey but my wife just ordered a Downgrader pad which is a wrap-around style instead of slip-on style. I'm anxious to see how this thing will fit.

CalStaben · · Louisville, KY · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 0

I'm a big fan of the Downgrader kneepad. I've used it bouldering and sport climbing in the Southeast and it's performed great for the last year. It doesn't slip, doesn't get you too sweaty if it's hot, is sticky in what seems to be all temps, and is durable as all hell.

Jason, I think you and your wife will be really happy with that purchase.

As far as the Neon Kneepad, I've got a friend that wears one and is a similar build to you, Hendrixson. Maybe he's a little bigger. He has to have someone hold his pant leg, can shimmy it on, then barely uses the velcro and just duct tapes it.

Hendrixson · · Littleton, CO · Joined Sep 2007 · Points: 3,290

Thanks for the feedback. I am going to return the Five Ten Neon Knee Bar and see if the Downgrader Pad fits better.

I was tempted to modify the Neon Knee Bar by cutting the elastic. This would essentially make it a wrap-around but I fear that it would slip.

Monomaniac · · Morrison, CO · Joined Oct 2006 · Points: 17,295
frankstoneline wrote: I know rock and resole will put stealth rubber on a neoprene sleeve for ya, but you'll have to ask around for their number to call em. ..
HAHAHAHAHA! That's comedy gold man!
Jason Halladay · · Los Alamos, NM · Joined Oct 2005 · Points: 15,153

I had a chance to use the Send Downgrader Mini yesterday and I was impressed. Easy to put on and highly adjustable. It stayed in place and felt more comfortable than the Five Ten Neon.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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