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Hong Kong, Billings
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Review on Top-rated Triple 8 EP 55 Elbow Pads for Optimal Protection by Ryan Pollock

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Ordered XL, need almost XXL, not a big type

The first and basically only problem is that the fabric behind the straps for XL is so tight that I can walk when I'm in place I'm skating and my hands are warm, they're uncomfortable to put on and I can't find time to put them on. The velcro strap sags a bit, but there is flexible fabric behind the straps that needs to be pulled over the arms and down the arms. I'm not overly muscular or fat and I have normal adult arms I feel and feel like the XL size should have a lot more room or they should offer the XXL size. If I wanted to wear a long-sleeved shirt, which I haven't tried, I'm sure it would be uncomfortable or so uncomfortable that I wouldn't even do it. Worst case, if I add more bulk in my arms, I have to trim the fabric to make room. Other than that, they're doing the job I once fell in and still have a working, skinless elbow on the concrete. Padding is adequate, looks are acceptable but not interesting or cool in person, but they're just easy on your skin, so yeah. The best they could do is make an adjustment to hide the appropriate fabric behind the shoulder straps or separate them so they don't have to slip around their arms OR sell size XXL. More colors would be cool too. Be sure!

Pros
  • Great overall specs
Cons
  • Negative features present