SixSixOne Pads Explained
SixSixOne makes a lot of knee pads, shin guards, and elbow pads. How do you know which SixSixone knee pad is best for, say, light riding on dirt trails and which might be best for rocky terrain? We’ve gone through the SixSixOne knee pads and SixSixOne elbow pads and listed them below in rough order from lightest-duty to heavy duty. Although every rider’s preference will vary, we hope this listing can be a good starting point anyone shopping SixSixOne gear.
SixSixOne Knee Pad Lineup
- SixSixOne Rhythm knee/shin pads feature a perforated EVA foam pad inside a durable, abrasion-resistant mesh pocket and a snug and soft polyester sleeve that runs from ankle to mid-thigh. The Rhythm knee/shin pad is best suited for light rides or casual riders who only need a base level of protection.
- SixSixOne Riot knee pads are the slimmest and lowest-profile of the SixSixOne knee pads with internal hard caps. Riot knee pads have a slip-on design.
- SixSixOne Riot shin guards are slim and low-profile enough to fit easily under jeans or pants. They are easy-on/easy-off design (no need to remove your shoes).
- SixSixOne Rage knee pads are the longer, wider, beefier big brother to the SixSixOne Riot knee pads. Rage knee pads have a slip-on design.
- SixSixOne Comp knee/shin guards have a combination hard- and soft-shell design. Unlike other protective gear, Comp knee/shin guards wrap entirely around your calves, giving you total lower leg protection.
- SixSixOne Rampage knee/shin guards feature an internal hard cap knee protector, a soft shin protector, and stretch Kevlar. The Rampage and the Comp are SixSixOne’s top-end knee/shin guards with EVA foam padding. Because of its soft shin protector, the Rampage offers slightly more mobility than the Comp.
- SixSixOne EVO d3o knee pads feature the innovative d3o, an engineered material designed to be pliable under normal conditions but to harden upon impact. SixSixOne EVO d3o knee pads keep your entire kneecap covered with d3o with four additional high-density EVA foam pads to protect ligaments and tendons.
SixSixOne Elbow Pad Lineup
- SixSixOne Rhythm elbow/forearm guards feature a perforated EVA foam pad inside a durable, abrasion-resistant mesh pocket and snug, soft polyester sleeve that runs from bicep to wrist. The Rhythm elbow/forearm pad does not have a hard cap, thus it’s best suited for light rides or more recreational riders who only need a base level of protection.
- SixSixOne Riot elbow pads is the shortest of the four pads considered here and has a slip-on design with two hook-and-loop elastic straps and Velcro closures. The Riot elbow pad offers good impact protection in a low-profile pad that will easily fit under your shirt.
- SixSixOne Rage elbow pads are longer than the Riot elbow pads are ergonomically pre-curved. The Rage also has strategically placed small foam pads on the sides of the elbow to protect your ligaments. It’s slightly beefier than the Riot elbow pad but still low profile enough to fit under your clothing.
- SixSixOne Comp elbow/forearm padsmeld soft- and hardshell protection with a vented EVA padded chassis that incorporates articulated polypropylene hard caps.
XSportsProtective Staff Picks for SixSixOne Pads
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SixSixone EVO d3o knee pads are our top pick from the SixSixOne pads line. The key to the SixSixOne EVO knee pad is d3o, an engineered material designed to be pliable under normal conditions but that hardens upon impact. SixSixOne EVO knee pads offer great mountain biking knee protection or snowboard knee protection. Other features include:
- Superior d3o protective padding that entirely covers both kneecaps
- Four additional high-density EVA foam pads to protect knee ligaments and tendons
- Abrasion-resistant, molded Kevlar-reinforced kneepad cover to prevent tears and rips
- Pre-curved ergonomic fit
- Stretch Kodura and soft-fit construction allows flexibility and breathability
SixSixOne
SixSixOne develops protection products for mountain biking and BMX, including helmets, boots, gloves, roost deflectors, knee guards, and elbow guards. SixSixOne was developed and is used in competition by top amateur and professional riders around the world. Some SixSixOne helmets and pads utilize the innovative engineered material d30, which is designed to be malleable and soft under normal conditions but to harden upon impact.
