G-Form knee and elbow pads

[e3rdpower]

.. thinks I'm being silly by shopping for knee pads and doesn't think they'll give me any more confidence with my skills work (I'm paraphrasing and interpreting here- he didn't actually say those words!). Can anyone share their firsthand experience? Thanks!

I absolutely have more confidence when wearing pads. Knowing the chances of getting hurt are minimized is very freeing, IMO. The expense would be offset by one doctor visit, or even a trip to the drugstore to get wound care supplies.

[Aromig]

When I parachute into rocky areas, I wear hard knee/shin guards with straps that velcro around my leg. I broke my tibia/fibula in June - and the hard guards were perfect for splinting my injury! (I know, that doesn't lead to the confidence you were talking about, but I've got to tell you, while I being moved around to get me to the hospital, I sure was happy that I had such a good splint!) So, while not bicycling related -- write it up to there are lots of good reasons to have pads!