Anyone got experience with G-Form and TSG style of elbow/knee pads - ie which is best? Here's the two...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06VSN9RYZ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?slotNum=9&ie=UTF8&linkCode=g12&linkId=0a62104ab67d15e446f74d98efd1a61d&imprToken=MXBqeWRIH2LD-t.81hytbw&tag=reviewskate0f-21

https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/tsg-elbowguard-tahoe-a-20-protector/?aid=2cd3b3ca6bcb588d0b0cacc1b8d3c811&

Wondering which type of pad offers best protection but is still flexible/comfortable?

Cheers.

Anyone got experience with G-Form and TSG style of elbow/knee pads - ie which is best? Here's the two...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06VSN9RYZ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?slotNum=9&ie=UTF8&linkCode=g12&linkId=0a62104ab67d15e446f74d98efd1a61d&imprToken=MXBqeWRIH2LD-t.81hytbw&tag=reviewskate0f-21

https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/tsg-elbowguard-tahoe-a-20-protector/?aid=2cd3b3ca6bcb588d0b0cacc1b8d3c811&

Wondering which type of pad offers best protection but is still flexible/comfortable?

Cheers.

Thanks for feedback.

I'm tempted to buy a very good soft padded elbow and knee protection which hopefully give almost as good protection but are more flexible/comfortable.

Recommended products include TSG Elbow/Knee guards, Demon D3 (both look like thick soft pads) or the G-Form style of pad which claims to offer great protection even though it's slimmer and more flexible.

Anyone have experience of these? (Already bought the Triple 8 Hired Hands fingerless gloves with wrist support - cheers for the advice!)

Any advice on good protective gear? I'm a new XR owner (it's on it's way!) and looking for the best protective gear for my learning curve. I'm an old time snowboarder and want to cruise/carve around with a smile on my face - not planning on off road or anything radical.

I have a helmet so I'm wondering what are good wrist guards and elbow/knee pads. I'm thinking to get decent fingerless gloves with integrated wrist guard (like Triple 8 Hired Hand) and soft padded elbow/knee pads instead of hard shell? (like TSG Tahoe elbow/knee guards, or G Form Pro X - or similar from Dakine or Fox).

Any help or advice much appreciated 🙏🤙

@b0ardski Good point about quivers...but these machines are pricey! I have 2 snowboards valued at roughly one Pint. But no worries, decision made to go big or stay home. XR will be on it's way next week :) Next decision is protection for the learning curve - I have a helmet so thinking about wrist guards and elbow pads (plus maybe some covert/exoskin knee protection?).

I'm a 57 year old fairly competent snowboarder (I love cruising and carving the pistes, but not into parks or tricks) and really like the look of the OneWheel.

I'm retired (lucky!) and bored and am about to buy a OneWheel...but which one?

I've seen comments that the Pint is more like a skate and the XR more like a snowboard. But I've also seen comments about how great the Pint is for cruising.

Any help/advice? I'm just keen to get a OW and have some fun cruising and carving around my local parks and streets - nothing radical or off road (well, not unless I really get into it big style....though sadly I'm getting more risk averse the older I get and the longer the injuries take to heal!).

Thanks.

Cheers @b0ardski.

Now you've thrown a spanner in the works! I was almost set on buying a Pint until I read your comments and also others about the XR experience being more like snowboarding. But appreciate it.

It sounds like you're a bit of an expert on a snowboard and also the XR...do you still think the XR is best if I only want to cruise and carve around local parks and streets without being too extreme? My snowboarding style is fast cruising and carving (the wider the better) on pistes (on pretty stiff boots also) - I still push it but stay in control to avoid risk of injury. On hard concrete though I don't think I'd be pushing it...ouch!!

So, if the experience is that much better I'll invest in an XR, otherwise the price of the Pint is tempting.

Not sure what to do and nowhere to test them! Would you def advise the XR for no off road or extreme riding?

Cheers.

You men

Cheers @Vapco.

@Franko Thanks for coming back. All makes good sense to me! Is the range of the Pint good enough for a couple of hours of cruising fun around a local park/local streets (ie not going to use it for commute or travelling from A to B).

Also what's your experience of type of protection? I'm looking at the 'covert' style of knee and elbow protection - the pads that you slip on (rather then the hard shell - but wondering how much protection they actually offer?

Cheers.

@OneDan Thanks for coming back to me. 5000 miles! That's some riding.
Just wondering why you say the Pint has a top speed of 16mph but that means you'd have to stay below 13mph (even though you normally ride at below 17mph). Is the board less stable at it's max speed? I can't really imagine what 15/16mph would feel like and am wondering if it's fast enough to enjoy cruising around once I'm competent?

The range of the Pint doesn't bother me too much as I would probably only go for a bit of cruising fun to the local parks and the local streets - ie not for commuting on making my way from A to B if you see what I mean.

I like your theories on using protection and shedding some as you get competent. Did you try the 'covert' knee and elbow protection - ie the pads that you slip on and can wear under clothing (instead of the hard shell protection)? They look less bulky but I'm wondering how much protection they give?

Cheers.