Knee guards are quite a personal thing these days, I know for my last purchase I had already been through four different brands before hitting the one that worked for me. I’ll admit I have quite hairy legs and sometimes that can play havoc on the retention systems of these things - but this is where the Bliss knee guards surprised me.
They were comfortable from the first run down the hill. I opted for a
size large, I usually go for medium, something that usually shouldn’t work or
doesn’t work for me. The design of the Bliss Vertical Kneepad is quite simple,
a pad of ARG gel (a substance that is fluid until struck) and patented Kevlar
is ready to stiffen up and absorb an impact. EVA foam pads protect your kneecap
from side impacts and anything your bike may throw at you should you crash.
Behind the main body is a sock like sleeve with an aerated opening around the
back of the knee and two strong velcro straps at the top and bottom.
The design is multi platform and while the ARG’s natural home is
protection for downhill riding and racing, it is light enough for all mountain
and enduro, plus the odd bit of trail use. Provided of course you don’t mind
breaking the “no pads” tradition of that discipline.
Fit wise the large gave me that little bit of extra room and kept the
hairs of my leg away from that gaping hole in the back. Usually a medium would
suffice, I took the large only because the two straps did not budge in part due
to the ample velcro. holding fast to my leg above and below my kneecap, it left
my knee free to move about when riding and they almost felt as if they weren’t
there.
That is what makes these kneepads so great, they don’t just adapt for
specific leg size they also cater for the blurred lines between. It also highlights
why it’s worth going through and trying the range available and not just going
for your regular go-to size before finding the cashier. The actual protection
of the pad, the gel and shock treatments aspects have long been a part of high
level protection and we have no doubts of the pad’s ability. If you’re after a
new pad go for the one that fits. Go the Bliss ARG.
SO GOOD
- Sturdy straps that don’t budge in the course of riding
- Strong enough for downhill, light enough for trail
NO GOOD
- The aerated hole in the back of the sleeve for the riders who don’t
shave can occasionally catch
PRICE 139.99$
