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Ion K-Pact-Zip Knee Pads

Ion K-Pact-Zip Knee Pads

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Description

The K-Pact Zip Knee Pads are the latest iteration of the ever popular K-Pact Knee Pads. Ion have taken an already great product and made it easier to get on and off. No more removing your shoes to slide your knee pads off. Simply undo the Quick_E zipper on the side and you're free! 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: These knee pads are a great option for DH, Enduro and aggressive Trail riders. They are comfy enough to put in big shifts on the pedals while providing 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 Zip 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 your body very well. The knee caps are covered in Power_Aramid, which is a material originally designed by Du Pont. This material offers outstanding tear resistance and tensile strength. The zipper is fully integrated and runs top to bottom of the protective sleeve. 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 zip closure style knee pad. The zip allows for quick fitting and removal. The zipper runs down the outside of the leg, closer to the back than the front and has an internal placket to keep the zipper off of your skin. There are 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 Zip Knee Pads fit from above knee to the top of the shin.

Removable protective inserts for washing: Well sure! Only because you asked so nicely! The SAS-TECH protective inserts are removable for washing purposes. Be careful not to bend the SAS-TECH inserts too much when removing or installing them back into the sleeves.

Pros: Comfortable enough to pedal all day in? CHECK! Protective enough for DH use? CHECK! Don't have to remove your shoes to fit them or remove them? CHECK!

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

4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 25 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 19 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0
88%would recommend this product
25 reviews
  • Gregory S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    No more taking shoes off

    That zip is great for when you forget to put your pads on. Plus great for those quick getaways when you don't want your pads on but don't have time to take shoes off just to get you pads off

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    ValueRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • Sam M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 months ago
    knee pads

    love em, so comfy and very protective

    FitRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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  • Amelia W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Replaced my old Ion K-Pact Knee Pads

    I had my old K-Pact knee pads for 5 years they lasted weekly wears and multiple washes but the zip was slowly giving out. I loved them so much I thought I'd upgrade them with the new version. The new ones are more burlier - Wide elastic straps, a bit more knee protection and more material around the back of the knee. I say these are slightly warmer than the previous version.

    FitRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    ComfortRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    ValueRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • Cam S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Excellent knee pads

    Excellent knee pads

    FitRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    ComfortRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    ValueRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • Sean M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Very happy having chosen these

    Having finally moved on from my old school TLD body armour style knee+shin bash guards I am pretty happy with these guys. Just did 3 days at thredbo and for the most part forgot I was wearing pads. They are comfortable to wear all day and I didn't find they cooked my legs though it wasn't really that hot (max 22degs). I used the sizing chart provided and the XL pair just fits my calves. If anything they are a little tight around the lower strap, putting pressure on my shins so I had to run the lower strap mostly loose, just relying on the fit with the zip. Also did a peddling day at the usual techy up-hill trails on Northern Beaches and whilst they're comfy I wouldn't want to be wearing them all day for that sort of riding. Rode the same trails the following day without the pads, stacked it and smashed my knee. Go figure.

    FitRated 1.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    ComfortRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    ValueRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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