Protective Gear reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 124 Reddit reviews across 27 subreddits and 41 posts to rank the best Protective Gear brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Rollerskating, r/boostedboards, r/rollerblading, r/NewSkaters, r/ElectricSkateboarding. Top-rated brands include 187 (4.7/5), Triple 8 (4.3/5), G-Form (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews124
Subreddits27
Posts41
Brands78
Products81
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#1
187
4.7
(9)
"Hard cap knee pads (187 brand or similar) like vert riders wear."
"Seconding the 187 pads. They're the best."
"I like 187 as someone with long term knee injuries- they have felt far and away the safest."
"Second the 187 pads. They stay in place and I can forget about ‘em!"
"I use 187 killer pad wrist guards. Served me well thus far."
"187 pads make good quality gear and have a large variety of sizes."
"Here's some pads that are a good start."
"They do the job."
"Pro tec, triple 8, 187 pads."
#2
Triple 8
4.3
(8)
"I wear a top quality helmet, a Triple 8 certified."
"I do like the triple 8 wrist guards better than the Protec, since they are easy and fast to put on and take off"
"I’ve had nothing but good experiences with the Triple 8 saver pack."
"I do actually use triple8 wrist guards."
"I prefer the triple 8 wrist guards, though, especially the ones with the scuba mesh."
"I have the Triple 8 helmet and crash pants"
"G-form pads, Triple-8 wrist guards and S1 helmet."
"The triple 8 saver pack is cheap for all 3 parts (knees, elbows and wrist guards). It’s enough to hold you over but it’s not cushion-y enough."
#3
G-Form
4.3
(7)
"Id recommend g-form elbow pads or similar style."
"A lot of folks like the g-form pads, which work surprisingly well protection-wise."
"G-Form makes really low profile shin guards for soccer which would work well for softball too."
"They aren’t bulky and pretty comfortable."
"G-form! Or find neoprene cuffs/make your own neoprene pro."
"G-form pads, Triple-8 wrist guards and S1 helmet."
"G-Form pads."
#4
Viper
4.8
(4)
"Viper pitching helmet or the Easton hellcat pitching helmet for sure."
"Highly recommend the Viper helmets."
"It’s great, not super heavy, and I feel much more confident fielding."
"Both are very good to protect your melon."
#5
S1
4.5
(4)
"Definitely any basic wrist guards and helmet (i prefer S1 helmets)."
"I have a lot of hair so I use the S1 mega lifer when I want to use a helmet."
"S1 helmet"
"G-form pads, Triple-8 wrist guards and S1 helmet."
#6
Protec
4.5
(4)
"Protec is Probably the best brand for pads."
"I recently got some pro-tec protective gear and I love it"
"Very good gear and its not overpriced."
"I believe Ennui and ProTek both have a lighter model for this purpose."
#7
TSG
4.5
(4)
"This is what I have and they’re great!!!"
"I really love my tsg kneeforce IIIs"
"I use TSG force V pads because I like the padding."
"TSG Pass for winter."
#8
Tacks
4.7
(3)
"Buy that new, at least a Tacks 720."
"If you can…helmet and skates new. Buy the best you can afford."
"I'd go with the Tacks if you can stretch your budget."
#9
Ennui
4.3
(3)
"I'm really liking the Ennui range of pads and wrist guards."
"Ennui wrist and elbow pads"
"I believe Ennui and ProTek both have a lighter model for this purpose."
#10
Thousand
4.0
(3)
"I like my thousand helmet a lot, and I use 187 pads, however I wish some parts were perforated or breathable bc it gets sweaty quick"
"I just bought a Thousand helmet."
"I would recommend the thousand helmet, it'll get you a lot of compliments."
#11
Smith Scabs
5.0
(2)
"They are really comfortable, not crazy bulky, and feel like clouds when you fall."
"Smith scabs 💯"
#12
Shoei
5.0
(2)
"Shoei saved my life I’ll use them forever."
"Had 2 crashes in Shoei helmets and maintained consciousness the entire time."
#13
Dainese
5.0
(2)
"On sale these are awesome. Especially at the speed we ride."
"Mtn bike gear is alot slimmer than traditional skate gear. I'm rocking some Dainase gear, expensive but worth it."
#14
Arai
5.0
(2)
"I have an oval-kinda head, so Arai fits best, and lightens my bank account by nearly $800."
"My daily gear consists of an Arai Quantum-X helmet, Alpinestars gloves and jacket, steel toe boots, and jeans."
#15
Icon
4.5
(2)
"I really prefer gloves over wrist guards ... I just bought another set of Icon Pursuits."
"I'm looking at motorcycle gear primarily. Currently (assuming they fit) I'm planning on getting http://www.rideicon.com/gear/helmets/airflite/mips-stealth/stealth for a helmet."
#16
Bell
4.0
(2)
"A full face with a removable chin bar is a pretty great option."
"A helmet such as a Bell Division"
#17
CurseForge
4.0
(2)
"Mod that allows you to get linings for gear to deal with temperature"
"Contains mods that make you account for environmental temperature, thirst and air."
#18
Burton
5.0
(1)
"I was looking for some light-weight wrist guards ... by Burton. So far I love them."
#19
Moxie
5.0
(1)
"I like my moxie pads and helmet! please please please wear a helmet though."
#20
187, Smith Scabs, Triple 8
5.0
(1)
"187, Smith Scabs, and Triple 8 are all really good brands for pads."
#21
Pro Designed
5.0
(1)
"Pro Designed pads all the way. Independent shop with great customer service."
#22
Fuse Protection, 100%
5.0
(1)
"For pads I use Fuse Protection, got the blue kneepads and the white shin/whip pads. Gloves are from 100%."
#23
187 Killer Pads
5.0
(1)
"187 Killer Pads for knee, elbow, and wrist"
#24
187, S1, TSG, Smith, Triple8
5.0
(1)
"All of the reputable brands have big head sizes. 187, S1, TSG, Smith, the higher end of Triple8."
#25
Viking Cycle
5.0
(1)
"Viking Cycle Ironborn jacket. Padded lightweight motorcycle jacket with removable pads. Cheap and awesome."
#26
Giro
5.0
(1)
"I like the Giro Disciple helmet. Top of the line MIPS fullface."
#27
LS2
5.0
(1)
"Helmet - LS2 Challanger. ECE rated, AMAZING airflow, best internal sun visor."
#28
Fuse Protection
5.0
(1)
"I love my pair of these Fuse Protection Alpha Knee Pad Black MD and shin pads."
#29
Safety Vests and More
5.0
(1)
"Their stuff is fairly cheap but has extremely good quality. I buy all my PPE from here."
#30
AXP
5.0
(1)
"Very sturdy plastic, so it slides over stuff easily and doesn't reflect transmission noise up at you."
#31
Flatland Carbon
5.0
(1)
"Full finger gloves are the way to go."
#32
Flexmaster
5.0
(1)
"The Flexmaster double sided wrist guards and the Carbon eskate gloves from flatland3d."
#33
E-Line
5.0
(1)
"E-line carbon fiber pipe guard. Works connection skid plate."
#34
SX Slide Plate
5.0
(1)
"It’s made out of a slippery plastic and makes it way easier to slide over rocks and logs."
#35
Super8
5.0
(1)
"Round out with super8 elbow/knee pads (or similar) and onsra e-skate gloves."
#36
Caberg
5.0
(1)
"Caberg duke is my favourite helmet ever, it's a little bit more than a basic helmet but it has all the mod-cons."
#37
Evotech Performance
5.0
(1)
"It saved my bike once during a stationary tip over."
#38
New Breed
5.0
(1)
"It's very beefy and nothing else touches the ground."
#39
Bauer
5.0
(1)
"Got geared up last year for less than $350 each in Bauer gear."
#40
Mac Armour CZ
5.0
(1)
"The stuff that Mac Armour CZ is putting out is absolutely awesome and I wear the shoulder/elbow/forearm combo constantly."
#41
Roces
5.0
(1)
"They are fantastic! Probably hard to find though these days."
#42
Schwinn
5.0
(1)
"Make sure whatever you get is easily adjustable."
#43
CCM Tacks
5.0
(1)
"Girdle option has been way more protective."
#44
Flexmeter Wrist Guard
5.0
(1)
"Flexmeter wrist guard."
#45
Fox Proframe
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend."
#46
Retrospec, Triple 8
4.0
(1)
"Retrospec makes a set that is a little more bulky... triple 8 set has served me well and is comfy to wear."
#47
Bullet
4.0
(1)
"I rock the Triple 8 Sweatsaver and a set of Bullet pads."
#48
Alk13
4.0
(1)
"Alk13 knee pads. All are great."
#49
Fuse Omega, POC VPD Air, Alpinestars
4.0
(1)
"Fuse Omega knee and shin combos are tough and comfortable but sweaty. POC VPD Air knee pads are less bulky. Alpinestars elbow pads don't fit well."
#50
187, Triple8
4.0
(1)
"I really am a fan of the 187 knee and elbow pads, they have so much cushion."
#51
Scorpion, Alpinestars
4.0
(1)
"Price to performance scorpion for helmets is hard to beat. As far as leathers go im an Astars fan."
#52
Bilt
4.0
(1)
"I’ve owned Bilt helmets and they’re great starting points."
#53
Predator
4.0
(1)
"I ride with a Predator helmet. Make sure your helmet is certified."
#54
Ruroc
4.0
(1)
"I have a Ruroc helmet."
#55
Mechanix
4.0
(1)
"A pair of gloves, such as fabric riggers gloves."
#56
Bohn
4.0
(1)
"I had been thinking of using my Bohn body armor. It’s motorcycle summer wear."
#57
EVS
4.0
(1)
"I just bought the EVS Wrister Gloves. They looked promising!"
#58
POC
4.0
(1)
"POC vpd air kneepads are really comfy I haven't tried anything else."
#59
Smith
4.0
(1)
"I found a set of scabs smith knee and elbow pads for $22 just checking regularly :)"
#60
Fox
4.0
(1)
"I have fox rangers just really need some elbow and knee pads."
#61
Demon
4.0
(1)
"I have demon podium helmet for summer."
#62
Bern
4.0
(1)
"Bern Macon Helmet."
#63
K2
4.0
(1)
"K2 Exo kneepads are slim profile and fit under a loose pair of jeans."
#64
FUSE PROTECTION, Shadow
4.0
(1)
"I really like the knee and shin pads from FUSE PROTECTION. The Deltas stay in place better than my omegas."
#65
MT
4.0
(1)
"Helmet-wise, it's best to go into a store and get a professional to help you find one that fits your head shape."
#66
HJC
4.0
(1)
"HJC is a good helmet brand for budget helmets, but they're a little heavy for my tastes."
#67
RST
4.0
(1)
"Gear-wise, RST is pretty popular and I think most people 'Go to' budget option."
#68
Protective Jackets
4.0
(1)
"There are plenty of protective jackets that aren't leather, but if you go that fast, you need something protective."
#69
R and G
4.0
(1)
"R and g have good quality frame sliders that are easy to install."
#70
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"You can get away with buying cheap protective gear from Decathlon."
#71
Bell Super 3R Helmet
4.0
(1)
"Pretty lightweight, well ventilated, full face, MIPS."
#72
Decathlon Protective Gear and Helmet
4.0
(1)
"Decent / beginner level protective gear."
#73
187 Pads
4.0
(1)
"Good quality pads."
#74
Rollerblade
4.0
(1)
"Stays in place better and does its job well."
#75
Demon United
4.0
(1)
"I have an inexpensive set of pads and wristguards."
#76
Mechanic
4.0
(1)
"Padding that hardens upon impact."
#77
Hillbilly
4.0
(1)
"I like the anatomical design and coverage."
#78
Pro-Tec
4.0
(1)
"They are those huge comfy kind that are almost fun to wipe out on."
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