From: dfx@nuchat.sccsi.com (dFx International Digest)
Subject: Re: big pads available? Rector LARGE doesn't fit!
Organization: /etc/organization
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 02:24:32 GMT

In article <1992Aug15.214303.2775@uc.msc.edu> eab@msc.edu (Edward Bertsch) writes:
>
>First of all, does anyone know where I can get larger elbow pads and
>knee pads (and help too, if possible).  Rector would be nice, as I
>like their design, especially the wrap around knee pad, but comfort,
>medical soundness vis a vis not restricting circulation and providing
>necessary protection are my main priorities.

 Yes, I know where to get larger pads and I can already tell what you 
 need. First, let me flow a little nonsense :

 There are 3 'major', so to speak, pad makers - Rector, Dr. Bone Savers,
 and Pro-Designed. Rector is obviously the largest of the three. They make
 some decent pads and some really crappy ones. The problem with Rector is 
 that their stuff is mass produced, and is built on a cost scale, not a 
 personal fit scale. If none of their pads fit, or fall off of you, then 
 tough shit.

 Dr. Bone Savers is a wanna-be Rector company. Their stuff is even worse 
 than Rector, and is considered to be a complete joke by most real skaters.
 Think of how many pros you've seen sporting DBS.

 Finally, there is Pro-Designed. As far as pads go, this is the *real* shit.
 If you want something that will save your ass, this is the only way to go.
 The owner, Bill, is a good friend of mine and has flowed me stuff for a 
 long time (which has nothing to do with my message) so I can tell you 
 exactly how the operation works. All PD pads are hand made, generally by 
 Bill himself, and he'll custom fit *anybody*. After one of my knee
 operations, he made a knee pad to fit around my brace in one day, enabling 
 me to enter the NMSA finals. Plus, he'll repair your pads if they need it.
 Custom fit, customn colors, 3 grades, 2 cap grades, etc..  Too much to 
 try to type. If you want more info, just mail me and I'll try to help you 
 or give you his number.

 Some of you are probably aware of Tony Hawk's numerous knee problems. Notice
 that after his operations, Tony always wears one Rector knee pad and one 
 PD. Guess which one is on the bad knee.

>Secondly, are other skaters experiencing this same problem (the pain
>from tight pads or something else) - pain in the elbows and/or knees?

 I used to have to wear Rectors during street contests until Bill made a 
 smaller, lighter, more street oriented pad. I would leave the velcro strap 
 in the loosest possible position, because the pain and uncomfort from 
 the pad itself was bad enough.

>wearing?  Should I be looking to Rollerblade companies for more
>'adult' sized pads?  What are 'professional' skateboarders wearing?

 Defintely not. Most vert pros wear Rectors but want PDs. Bill just doesn't
 make enough money to supply them with pads every month like Rector.

>What it would seem is that if an XL size of helmet and elbow/knee
>pads were available, it would fit me PERFECTLY.

 Pro-Tec makes an XL large helmet, so does Bell. If you can't find them,
 let me know and I can probably direct you to the company themselves.
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