Knee sliders - advantages/disadvantages

[slofox]

Nice theory but the knee sliders hang to the side on the upper calf

Which is why the under trou versions are better...(for doggy style anyway...)

[madbikeboy]

Nice theory but the knee sliders hang to the side on the upper calf

Are you also the Grinch who stole Christmas?

[Mort]

There is one further benefit. There is a nerve which runs exterior to the knee joint to the muscles below. In an heavy abrasion type accident this nerve can be damages. The result is a permenant bow legged type limp.

The knee slider covers the location of this nerve quite precisely. Thats why, knee down or not, I always wear 'em.

[GOPSTER]

Get the knee sliders a little bit extra protection never hurt. I have just got a suit with none and they are another $100 for a pair so if you dont want yours.....

[Mully Clown]

Looks like sliders win the battle then.

[LBD]

i have found them useful in protecting your leathers from would otherwise been a fair bit of damage though - ironically while cruising at 40kph on a straight road

Wanna expand on that for this (Me) rather dense individuals understanding?

[motorbyclist]

well my bike decided to flip out from under me one fine day, and my knee sliders took most the damage - damage that otherwise would have ruined my leathers

the irony being that my kneesliders, intended for sliding round corners at high speed, have only ever come into use on a straight road at low speed



so i'm glad i left them on - the OP might want to do the same

[LBD]

well my bike decided to flip out from under me one fine day, and my knee sliders took most the damage - damage that otherwise would have ruined my leathers

Roger that, did similar at walking speed with the XT500....Bugger, but then no one was watching either....

[jrandom]

And, in addition to all the above... when you're riding quickly round a corner and shifting your weight off the bike, they're great for, y'know, sliding your knee on!

Not that I'm obsessed with touching my knee down everywhere. I've never even done it on the road. But it's good to know that you don't have to keep it out of the way.

[celticbhoy]

Not sure on your budget but I got some Dainese Mekong pants that have good protection around the knee but no sliders so you don't have to walk around with a furry velcro patch as most guys I know end up taking them off anyway!

[Chrislost]

i had knee sliders.
found them good at smashing roadsigns.

[MsKABC]

I thought of another advantage to sliders - they make a very useful "handle" for getting your pants on and off

[talbertnz]

I took my knee slider of my leathers recently finaly figured out they where the couse of my legs being pushed outwards at high speeds on my suzuki DR650!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But still happy to have the option just in case
So I say get with sliders! Get good quality gear!
Its only YOUR ONLY body your playing with

[CaMo]

heres a question for you fellas. I have the textile type pants which I just payed 270 for. Figured I wouldn't be getting my knee down too soon but infact I did by accident twice so I need knee sliders for the odd occasion and protection. Is it possible to rig some onto mine or do I gotta break the bank and fork out for new gear

[Quasievil]

heres a question for you fellas. I have the textile type pants which I just payed 270 for. Figured I wouldn't be getting my knee down too soon but infact I did by accident twice so I need knee sliders for the odd occasion and protection. Is it possible to rig some onto mine or do I gotta break the bank and fork out for new gear

You could sew in a velcro patch but the fabric (cordura) isnt that strong, the knee slider will move around your leg with the road contact and possibly rip the fabric anyway, it could actually hurt your leg.....possibly

You would be better served in getting some Leather pants really.