[B0405413]

I need to bite the bullet and splash out for a knee pad. Will probably get a send one, but torn between the mini and the large and was wondering what people's experience of them is. I have heard mixed reports for both. In my experience from using the large I never really use the top half of it, but some people say the mini doesn't stay put as well. For reference, I have pretty fat thighs.

Cheers all.

[remus]

Personally I'd go large if you've got bigger thighs, more straps to hold the knee pad in place.

[abarro81]

Large definitely slides less IMO. My other half quite likes the mini for being less obtrusive but still uses the big ones for harder knees. (I prefer a slip-on one for situations where you don't want the big pads on, e.g. long onsights where you think there might be a knee or 2 but not loads)

[B0405413]

Large it is, thanks folks.

[rjtrials]

My vote is for the slim mini if you are only getting one pad.

I have used the sleeve pads (homemade and rock'n'resole) for over 15 years.
  The slim mini is my go to pad of choice now.  I have an original mini (thicker rubber) that i use for edgy or sharper kneebars.

Occasionally i have borrowed a three strap pad and have hated them.

I climb predominantly on steep Chattanooga area sport routes (sandstone) FWIW

[spidermonkey09]

I have stick legs and am really glad I have the large one. Works for everything I have needed it for so far. Borrowed some mini ones in spain and found them way less useful.