BMX Knee Pads

BMX knee pads: When it comes to the street or your knee, the street is going to win

If you’re doing any sort of BMX street or vert riding, a good pair of BMX knee pads is a must. It doesn’t matter if the ramp is made of concrete or wood, if you fall hard on it, you’re going to need to some protection. XSportsProtective has BMX knee pads from brands you know and trust, like SixSixOne, 187, Triple 8, and ProTec. Learn more about BMX knee pads below.

What kind of BMX knee pads do I need?

Knee pads for action sports are kind of like tacos, you can get hard shell or soft shell. Both types of pads have some sort of Neoprene or other soft, flexible sleeve and EVA foam padding to protect the kneecap and the area surrounding it. If you’re doing BMX street riding and want to add some low-profile protection under your jeans, go with the soft shell. If you’re doing vert riding, you’ll need a hard-shell BMX knee pad. BMX dirt racers need a knee/shin guard .

A hard-shell BMX knee pad:

• Has an ABS plastic shell riveted or Velcroed to the front of the knee area
• Provides greater protection than a soft-shell BMX pad
• Offers more durability than a soft-shell knee pad (the ABS plastic shell won’t rip or tear no matter how many times you slide or fall on it)

A soft-shell BMX knee pad:

• Will have some sort of Kevlar or other abrasion-resistant panel over the front of the knee area
• Does not provide as much impact protection as a hard-shell knee pad
• Is smaller and lighter than a hard-shell knee pad, so you can wear it under your pants
• The panel covering the knee area is not as durable as the plastic cap on the hard-shell BMX knee pad and may eventually rip or tear

How do you want to put on your BMX knee pads?

One of the things to consider before you purchase BMX knee pads is whether you want to be able to put them on without removing your shoes or not. There are two basic designs: BMX knee pads that slip on or those that close in the back (often called a butterfly closure). Slip-on knee pads slide up your leg to your knee. This design is more commonly found in soft-shell guards, less expensive knee pads, knee (or elbow) gaskets, and youth-sized pads. BMX knee pads with a butterfly closure wrap around your knee so you can put them on and take them off without removing your shoes. The butterfly closure design is typically found in hard shell knee pads and more robust and/or more expensive knee pads.

XSportsProtective staff picks for BMX knee pads

For BMX street riding, we really like the soft-shell Triple Eight D-TEC knee pads because they’re short and compact to allow freedom of movement while still offering great knee protection. Triple Eight D-TEC BMX knee pads feature:

• Abrasion and tear-resistant Kevlar panel over the knee padding
• 1.25 inches of multi-layered foam surrounds inner plastic cap
• Horseshoe inner foam for secure positioning
• Dual straps for an easy on/easy off fit; no need to remove your shoes
• Inelastic bottom “seat belt” strap to prevent the pad from slipping
• Low-profile enough to wear under pants

For BMX vert riding, we love the durable hard-shell ProTec Street knee pads. Flexible and lightweight with hard exterior cups and interior EVA cup foam, ProTec Street knee pads are designed for comfort and protection. Some features of ProTec Street knee pads:

• Interior foam behind knee cup for maximum comfort
• Full coverage molded plastic cups
• Solid Neoprene backing material
• Three rivets on each side of the knee cups keeps them in place
• Two-inch Velcro straps above and below cups
• Slip-on/slip-off design

Shop the best selection of BMX knee pads at The Original Protective Gear Store – XSportsProtective

No matter your choice of BMX knee pads, we stand behind every product we sell and will work with you to get you the right equipment. Don't be fooled by others who look like us! XSportsProtective has the best selection of top-quality BMX knee pads as well as BMX helmets, BMX gloves, BMX body armor, and more. Count on XSportsProtective to provide you with quality BMX pads from brands you trust like SixSixOne, ProTec, Triple Eight, and more, and all at a competitive price.

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