ProTec Double Down Knee Pads
ProTec Double Down skate knee pads are ultra-slim and low-profile but still offer substantial protection. The snug Neoprene sleeve holds the pad in place. Incorporated in the sleeve is a fully removable single-layered EVA foam pad and internal hard cap that are stashed away behind the ballistic nylon reinforced pocket. Rock it the way you want in any of the four possible configurations.
ProTec Double Down Knee Pads Features:
- Neoprene body
- Dri-Lex moisture management material on back panel
- ballistic nylon pocket containing removable, dual-layered EVA padding and internal hard cap
- Silicon panel around the lower interior helps keep the pad in place
- Ballistic nylon fabric covers knee pad
- Uniquely stitched padding next to knee pad adds ligament protection and support
ProTec Double Down Knee Pads: Which ProTec Skate Knee Pad Is Right for Me?
ProTec makes several different kinds of skateboard knee pads/BMX knee pads, and it can be difficult to decide which knee pad will best meet your needs.
ProTec Gasket Knee PadsProTec Gasket Knee Pads are the lightest and slimmest-fitting pads in the ProTec skate protective gear lineup. Gasket knee pads offer knee support and unrestricted movement but almost no padding. Going skateboarding or biking and just want something under your clothes so you don’t hit on skin and bones? Going to a park that requires pads? Want some extra knee support while jogging or walking? The Gasket knee pad might be your answer.
ProTec Double Down Knee PadsDouble Down knee pads are exceptionally low profile with a snug Neoprene body for a slip-on/slip-off design and a silicon panel around the lower interior to help keep the pad in place. Incorporated in the sleeve is a fully removable single-layered EVA foam pad and internal hard cap that are stashed away behind the ballistic nylon reinforced pocket. This design makes the Double Down some of the most customizable skateboard protective gear around, however, the Double Down probably would not be a good choice for pipe or other activities where you’re likely to take substantial falls.
ProTec Street Knee PadsProTec’s Street knee pads are a great knee pad for entry level or casual skateboarders or inline skaters. The Street knee pads feature EVA foam behind the knee, a full-coverage molded plastic cup over the knee, and solid Neoprene backing material for a snug fit. Two-inch Velcro straps above and below the knee cups provide a custom fit. These are a slip-on/slip-off design, so you need to take off your shoes in order to put them on.
ProTec Park Knee PadsPark knee pads differ from Street knee pads in several key ways. The molded plastic knee cup still offers full coverage, but is slightly slimmer than the knee cup on the Street knee pad. However, the footprint created by the underlying EVA foam is little bigger than the Street (the foam is also a bit more stiff). Overall, the Park has a longer but slimmer profile than the Street. The Park knee pad has a butterfly closure, so you can take it on and off without removing your shoes.
ProTec Drop-In Knee PadsDrop-In knee pads are high-end skate protective gear for aggressive skaters. They feature natural suede-embossed leather at key wear points, gusseted stitching, and friction/rip resistant nylon. The Drop-In knee pads sport a butterfly design for easy on/off without having to remove your shoes. A replaceable hard cap with a built-in wear indicator makes it easy to see when you need a new cap.
Pro-Tec: Protection for Progression
Founded in 1973, Pro-Tec is the original action sports protective gear brand. The company’s product line includes skate helmets, bike/skate helmets, mountain bike helmets, gloves, upper body armor, knee and elbow pads, shin and ankle guards, and helmet liners. No other company comes close to matching ProTec’s list of achievements in protection, while never forgetting the importance of style, price and comfort. Evidence of this is ProTec’s leadership in high-performance helmets for skateboarding, biking, and snowboarding. On the outside, ProTec perfectly blends classic and contemporary styling to make ProTec one of the most iconic helmet brands around the globe. Beyond the surface, ProTec “engineers in” quality materials like rugged ABS plastic shells, stainless steel hardware, soft tubular webbing strapping, and in some models multi-impact SXP liner technology, for dependable performance mile after mile.
