[SEDur]

Has anyone come across these yet?

http://www.sendclimbing.com/collections/all-products/products/downgrader-strap-on-kneepad

Are they worth the neoprene they are made of?

Are they worth the £40 they cost?

Would anyone be interested in a bulk order to save on shipping?

[andyd]

I think the 5.10 ones are £40 at the Depot if you're not too fussed on which one you use. What's all this about downgrading? I've not heard anything about that before

[SEDur]

I just got an email back, and they say that shipping from the US is $30.
So if anyone was interested in buying one, let me know.

[krymson]

I heard the company is based out of Hueco Tanks, which apparently has its share of knee bars. That, plus the fact the company specializes in this one product makes me think the downgrader is probably better than the 5.10 knee pad .
Could be worth it!

[Sasquatch]

I've got one, and while I haven't had the chance to try the 5.10 version, I've been impressed with the Send product.  I've always been crap at kneebarring. Always thought they were more trouble than they were worth.  These though are a different story.....

[SEDur]

Cheers for that.

Im going to Think about putting an order in next month when I am less broke, to be here in time for Christmas.
PM to get involved.

[i_a_coops]

So what was the verdict? Better than 5.10?

[SEDur]

I got broke and didn't order the batch. Damn the ta man.

I bumped into a guy at the Tor before it wetted out who had one.

He rated it.

Still on my shopping list for the summer.

[Paul B]

anyone had the chance to try one of these? The FiveTen one didn't fit me at all...

[bendavison]

I tried one on and it seemed much better than the 5.10 pad. Easier to get on, doesn't slide as much, and the buckles seemed to hold (unlike the 5.10 velcro!). Its a bit thicker than that 5.10 one and doesn't chafe the back of your knee as much (at least not after my short test), but also seems to have been designed for a wider leg. It fit me well, but I've got moderate width legs I guess. If you've got thin legs then it might be quite baggy just above the knee (the straps will keep it on, but the material might be baggy), but nothing a sock or something underneath won't fix. I'm planning on getting one if its ever back in stock.

[Sasquatch]

Love mine, but never used a 5.10 pad so can't compare. 

Mine's gotten a fair bit of use now, and I'm starting to see kneebars and scums everywhere. 

[Paul B]

Thanks chaps.

I bought the 5.10 version and sent it back when it was first released as I couldn't wear it close enough to the knee (5.10 got confused by this and told me not to wear it over my knee joint) for it to be of any use at the Cornice where I was using it (I also wasn't willing to pay 5.10 £40 and then hack it to the correct shape as per Carlisle Slapper, it'd be like pre-emptively glueing my shoes together).

I've emailed about the Send pad to see when (or if) they'll have any in stock. Ben - if they get in touch do you want to try and save on postage with a joint buy (anyone else)?

I've been lent Stu's third pad so I'll see how that is. The kneebar in question isn't too technical and some padding may simply suffice as it's more of a pain thing. Failing all of the above I may get creative and see if Nat's Mum is better at stitching than Stu's.
 

[Doylo]

I'd be keen. How much are they?

[bendavison]

You have a deal.

I might have an old kneepad knocking about somewhere which you can use. Its a chopped up old wetsuit courtesy of gme but does a reasonable job at reducing the pain. Don't stitch any rubber to your leg just yet.

[Paul B]

I think they're $70 for the full size one and $60 for the mini. I'm not sure how much postage (and potential duty) might impact the final cost.

I've emailed them so we'll see...

[Gus]

I managed to get one of the send knee pads. It's well suave!! Definitely recommended, saved my bacon plenty of times in Kalymnos!

I usually keep it in the van so can show it you when I'm at The Foundry next. It fits my tree trunks really well so you might need the girls' (pink) one 

[Paul B]

You should skip leg day more often then.

[standard]

I had one delivered last month.
Like others, I've not tried the 5.10 version (avoided it due to the slagging off on here), so can't compare.

However, the Send pad is a very nice piece of kit.
It is very nicely manufactured. Reeks of quality.

If you have any particular questions, or want pictures from particular angles that the official website doesn't show, just ask.

[tommytwotone]

Having tried Dave's 5:10 the other week, found it a touch baggy for my pipecleaner legs but thought the kneepad would be a good addition for offwidthing as well.


Only problem is you'd probably want one for each leg which would get pretty pricey, plus you'd end up looking like (or in my case even more like) a bit of a dick.

[slackline]

Only problem is you'd probably want one for each leg which would get pretty pricey, plus you'd end up looking like (or in my case even more like) a bit of a dick.

If its good enough for Dave Graham it should be good enough for you TTT...



(although he too appears to find them a bit baggy)

[SA Chris]

I think with his legs even a child's sock would be baggy

[abarro81]

Ironically, DG is wearing neither the send nor the 5.10s there. Those rock and resole ones have more low key look to them.  Unfortunately they don't do the non-slip version any more, and they won't post direct to Europe. They are good pads if you can get them and don't mind gaffa tape faff tho

[Sasquatch]

Ironically, DG is wearing neither the send nor the 5.10s there.

Despite being a 5.10 athlete

Even he knows they're terrible.

[SEDur]

I didn't order a set in the end, got pretty broke.

I have only heard good things though...

[Paul B]

I didn't order a set in the end, got pretty broke.

I have only heard good things though...

They got back to me saying they were out of stock, which (given that info was in the email I sent) wasn't all too helpful.