Ion K-Pact Knee Pads
Ion K-Pact Knee Pads
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Description
The K-Pact Knee Pads have been in Ion's line up for quite a few years now. They have seen some minor revisions over the last few years, mainly in the breathability department. Most of the knee pad remains unchanged- which isn't a bad thing. The K-Pact Knee Pad has been a top performer since it's inception. Comfy enough to pedal in but sturdy enough to bomb DH tracks with. Awesome.
Who's this item for? This knee pads is a great option for DH, Enduro and aggressive Trail riders. It's comfy enough to put in big shifts on the pedals and provides enough protection to keep you safe if you do take a soil sample.
Protection Style? The Ion K-Pact Knee Pads are a impact resistant foam style protection. The key to their high protection levels are due to a very clever material called SAS-TEC. SAS-TEC's 3D-protectors are made of visco elastic soft foam that offer incredible shock absorption values. They are multi-impact compliant, adapt to body contours and are heat resistant. There is also asymmetrical lightweight EVA side padding for protection from other odd impacts and top-tube contacts.
Materials? The K-Pact Knee Pad features a new, very breathable sleeve material: the Super_Perforator_Neoprene provides maximum breathability even on long uphills. The neoprene sleeve is very flexible and conforms to the shape of your knee. The knee caps are covered in Power_Aramid, which is a material originally designed by DuPont. This material offers outstanding tear resistance and tensile strength. For those that like to know the finer construction details: 35% Neoprene, 35% Polyurethane, 15% Nylon, 8% Polyester and 7% EVA
Closure or Slip-on? These are a 'slip-on' style knee pad with Velcro straps at the top and bottom of the pads that are used to adjust the fit. There's also a strip of silicone inside to help keep them from sliding down. There is a nice section of mesh material right at the back of the knee to help with temperature control.
Length of knee pad? The Ion K-Pact Knee Pads fit from above knee to the top of the shin.
Removable protective inserts for washing? Yes, the SAS-TECH protective inserts are removable for washing purposes.
Pros? Comfortable enough to pedal all day in but protective enough for DH use. Win! Win!
Cons? If your body naturally runs at similar temps to a pizza oven you may find these knee pads a bit warm. They do breath much better than they used to but anyway you look at it comfy neoprene is warmer than mesh material.
Note: Please take care as to not pull the knee pads up your leg from the top of the pads as you would a pair of socks. The material is not designed for this and may cause tears. Damage to the knee pads of this nature may not be covered by the manufacturer warranty. We recommend pulling up knee pads from the top and bottom of the pad with care, in a way that avoids stretching the mesh or damaging the stitching.
Product Reviews
- Jared C.Verified BuyerI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks agoMakes crashing enjoyable..
I had the zip version of these where I got a bit of movement if crashed on, then the zip fell to pieces so I haven't bothered with the zip version again.
Ordered these and not 2 weeks later i ate sh!t on a high speed crash landing directly on the knee pad, then elbow, then hips and a slide to finish. I came out from the dust cloud, did a mental hurt check and was pleasantly surprised I felt great. Quickly hopped back on the bike, fished the trail and put everything back in to place at the bottom of the trail.
So impact resistance is second to none, comfort I think is excellent I am 6 foot with chickenish legs and find the fit snug. These are perfect pads for the places I ride in Tas which is Derby, Tippagoree Hills - George Town, Maydena, Kate Reed etc.
FitRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Runs Small Runs LargeComfortRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Uncomfortable Very ComfortableQualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Poor ExcellentValueRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Poor ExcellentWas this helpful? - Rhys O.Verified BuyerI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoSnuck fit, but super comfortable
Best knee pads I've used, used them on 7+ hours on shuttle days and 3 hour pedal rides. They don’t slide down or rub on either. Highly recommend
FitRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Runs Small Runs LargeComfortRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Uncomfortable Very ComfortableQualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Poor ExcellentValueRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Poor ExcellentWas this helpful? - Steve R.Verified BuyerI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoFantastic Knee Pads
These knee pads give excellent protection. There are not hard as they feel, after only a short time they warm up and are softer. I’m using on Enduro riding an eBike and they’ve proven their worth on a few occasions already. They don’t impede pedalling and seem pretty good as far not being too hot. Love em
FitRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Runs Small Runs LargeComfortRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Uncomfortable Very ComfortableQualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Poor ExcellentValueRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Poor ExcellentWas this helpful? - john c.Verified BuyerI recommend this productRated 4 out of 5 stars1 year agoSeem good
1 thread has come loose but I have hit the found a few times and they have saved me and still look like new after cleaning.
FitRated 2.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Runs Small Runs LargeComfortRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Uncomfortable Very ComfortableQualityRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Poor ExcellentValueRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5Poor ExcellentWas this helpful? - DavidRated 3 out of 5 stars2 years agoDecent protection, poor comfort and quality
These kneepads protect quite a large portion of the leg, including halfway down the shin which I like, however, this coverage compromises in breathability. Pedalling for anything over a couple km would be uncomfortable to say the least. In addition, I've had these for just under a year and there's holes in the fabric as well as ripped stitching everywhere. I believe this is just poor quality.
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