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skinnyclimber
Mar 4, 2008, 10:42 PM
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I would look for these thigh supports at a sports store first, then you might try looking for them (in the USA) at walgreens, then maybe Target, Kmart, Walmart, or even a grocery store.
(I think I caught that you were in Europe??) so I don't know what the European equivalent of these stores would be.
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kyleshea
Mar 4, 2008, 11:00 PM
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skinnyclimber wrote: I would look for these thigh supports at a sports store first, then you might try looking for them (in the USA) at walgreens, then maybe Target, Kmart, Walmart, or even a grocery store. (I think I caught that you were in Europe??) so I don't know what the European equivalent of these stores would be.
thanks
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rjtrials
Mar 4, 2008, 11:04 PM
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rockclimbergabor wrote: hmm, so now that weve established that I have a vagina - where do you get the thigh supports? ps - please stop posting your hurtful comments, i am already queefing in shame... i just wish i was a big strong man like you, who lives beyond kneebars...
Gabor,
I hope the EU limestone is treating you well!
Living in the SouthEast lets me experience and interesting sport climbing culture. Style is everything, ascents are not to be sprayed about, unless of course, it took somebody else more goes ;) Handjams, kneebars and such are 'cheating.'
Being blessed with sandstone, usually a nice pair of Levi's is all I need to 'cheat' my way through a climb. The summers here, however, are brutal. There is NO WAY i can wear jeans on my projects, so last year I made some pads. I originally called Rock N Resole to buy some, but they were temporarily out.
Here is how I did it....
Go to the local sporting goods store. I bought two neoprene knee supports. The neoprene is maybe 1/8" thick lacks both a hole (kneecap) and padding. You want just a plain neoprene sleeve.
Next, buy some Shoe-Goo. I'm not sure if it is available overseas or what the equivalent would be, but it is about 6 bucks a tube here. You want to apply the Shoe-Goo on one side of the pad. I used a butter knife to spread it around. One tube should make two pads.
As for the fit, my pads are pretty snug against my skin. I know some people that like to be able to put them over pants, and just duct tape the tight. Your choice, but make sure you have the right fit before you apply the shoe goo...
On another note, I am not sure what shoes you get, and how often, but if you would like enhanced toe-hooking ability, Shoe-Goo works for that as well. I applied some on the toe box of my old-school V10's and they now toe-hook better than any other shoe I have tried....
RJ
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rockclimbergabor
Mar 5, 2008, 12:24 AM
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thanks man! yeah i went to a sports store but they only had knee supports with a hard plastic over the kneecap. i guess ill try some more stores, im sure they have them somewhere.
and yeah im sur ei can find something like shoegoo, but if not, would superglue be good? or ive heard rubber cement also..
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rjtrials
Mar 5, 2008, 12:46 AM
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I know that super glue would suck for kneepads. It dries pretty hard and plastic feeling. Rubber cement might work, but the kind I have (Elmers) is a lot thinner than the shoe goo. I'm not sure how sticky it is when dried, but you will probably have to put on many layers, which takes lots of time...
A couple of months ago, I was working a route with a super sweet hold. It was kind of a candybar undercling feature on the side of a scoop. I was able to double kneebar on it (in my Levi's) and get a pretty good shake. I tried the rest the next day out, with my shoe-goo pads, and easily went no-hands with only 1 pad on! They far outperform jeans and I think even hold better than my friends R'N'R pads with C4.
RJ
(This post was edited by rjtrials on Mar 5, 2008, 1:58 AM)
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bigfatrock
Mar 6, 2008, 3:25 PM
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rockclimbergabor wrote: does anyone know where to buy kneepads? ive heard you have to make them yourself, and if so, does anyone know how? where would you get the rubber for it?
home depot, lowes
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sidepull
Mar 6, 2008, 4:16 PM
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doesn't the shoe goo rub off on the rock? my understanding was that shoe goo was meant to be used a glue when a shoe's sole started to delaminate, not as a replacement for rubber. i'd be pissed if i found little piece of rubber gel hanging from a route.
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rjtrials
Mar 7, 2008, 3:00 AM
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I've only had them for six months or so, but so far the shoe-goo hasnt been damaged at all. I have exposed them to some pretty rough stone and they dont leave a trace...
RJ
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manacubus
Apr 9, 2010, 7:07 PM
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Hi guys. I climb at a crag in Australia that (just like Rifle) demands lots of kneebars, so we've been experimenting with different pads for years. We're now making pads commercially and selling them. They come in two types and you can read more here. Good feedback so far, take a look if you're keen. We'll ship international.
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