KNEE SHANKS Our design combines the support and stability of a knee gasket with the impact- and abrasion-resistance of a rugged dog bowl-style kneepad. Thanks to the SNAFU knee gasket’s slim silhouette, the entire pad fits inside the tight-fitting blue jeans favored by emo rock singers and adolescent BMXers.
Technical features & benefits:
• Perforated breathable Lycra neoprene front panel—plenty of support
• Removable internal plastic knee cup for impact resistance
• Heavy-duty nylon knee panel for abrasion resistance
• Screenprinted graphics
• Woven Lycra/cotton back panel for flexibility and a snug fit
• Elastic Velcro thigh strap for additional support and adjustability
• One size fits most
• One color: grey with black accents
SEQUENCE PADS Imagine a pad that features the impact resistance of a hard plastic knee cup, the abrasion resistance of a ballistic-grade nylon outer shell, the shock absorption of open-cell foam padding and the comfort and ease of installation of a Lycra sock. Add the benefits of a flexible shin guard and you’ve got the SNAFU knee/shin combo. If you can only wear one piece of lower body protection, this is it.
Technical features & benefits:
• Rugged ballistic-grade nylon outer panel
• 1/2-inch thick open-cell foam padding beneath nylon shell for shock absorption
• Stitched-in molded plastic knee cup and shin panel inserts for impact resistance
• Four-way stretch Lycra sock design clings to the leg without compromising flexibility
• Screenprinted graphics
• One size fits most
• One color: grey with black accents
SWELLBOW PADS Our new elbow guards are structurally identical to SNAFU knee gaskets, except there are no adjustable elastic Velcro straps on the biceps. Instead, these elbow guards rely on the super-stretch Lycra/cotton front panel to stay in place over the rider’s elbow and forearm.
Technical features & benefits:
• Removable internal plastic elbow cup for impact resistance
• Heavy-duty nylon knee panel for abrasion resistance
• Screenprinted graphics
• Woven Lycra/cotton back panel for flexibility and a snug fit
• One size fits most
• One color: grey with black accents
DIGIT GLOVES Maximum comfort, protection and breathability. Are these gloves or feminine hygiene products? You be the judge. Super tough fabrics with strategically placed gussets and baffles make them fresh as the morning dew.
Technical features & benefits:
• Single layer synthetic leather palm with absorbent internal padding
• Abrasion-resistant thumb and outside finger panels for durability
• Expansion joints on finger knuckles for flexibility and comfort
• Velcro wrist closure with thermoplastic rubber adjuster tab
• 4-way stretch back and braking finger panels for flexibility
• Non-slip rubberized finger tips for better brake control
• Stretch Lycra finger baffles for a snug, comfortable fit
• Heavy-duty polyester stitching throughout
Wade photo by: Harrison Boyce
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