Knee Pads on Ankles

Tom Swift · August 22nd, 2009, 16:04

I'd just like to understand the purpose of this I've seen a lot of videos and pictures of both airsofters and real soldiers doing this with one knee pad on one knee which makes sense as I think most soldiers will shot from one particular knee when kneeling but then they have one on the ankle of the other leg. Is this for like jumping into Urban Prone so you don't bang your ankle?

Lakonian · August 22nd, 2009, 16:12

Sometimes they slip

... Only integrated knee pads stay put 100% of the time.

Conker · August 22nd, 2009, 16:38

They slip, so personally I keep the left one on my ankle so I'm not bothered, When (if) I need it, I'll just pull it up instead of having it constantly slipping.

ShelledPants · August 22nd, 2009, 16:46

Crossing the straps in an X helps prevent this.

Conker · August 22nd, 2009, 17:36

KISS... ah I almost forgot that one, but I'm sure it would work!

CDN_Stalker · August 22nd, 2009, 18:37

They are annoying to walk around with, and they get sweaty too, so during off action periods it's best to drop both to the ankles for relief, and when needed put them in place and do your thing.

Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw · August 22nd, 2009, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conker

KISS... ah I almost forgot that one, but I'm sure it would work!

Damn Gene Simmons has his hand in EVERYTHING! :smile:

seekah · August 23rd, 2009, 02:27

The real guys are wearing them all day long. So if they are in downtime like Stalker said, they wear them loose so they are easy to get at if they know they will be going into a fight.

Airsofters saw the real guys and said hey that looks cool, im gonna do it too.

I do drop my knee pads when the games are down for lunch etc, then they go back on.

BoB · August 23rd, 2009, 03:24

sorry tom but i had to laugh at you

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August 22nd, 2009, 16:04	#1
Tom Swift Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver	Knee Pads on Ankles I'd just like to understand the purpose of this I've seen a lot of videos and pictures of both airsofters and real soldiers doing this with one knee pad on one knee which makes sense as I think most soldiers will shot from one particular knee when kneeling but then they have one on the ankle of the other leg. Is this for like jumping into Urban Prone so you don't bang your ankle?

August 22nd, 2009, 16:38	#3
Conker Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada / Ireland / USA	They slip, so personally I keep the left one on my ankle so I'm not bothered, When (if) I need it, I'll just pull it up instead of having it constantly slipping. __________________ WTS: King Arms/Madbull Mk18 Mod1 - VFC Mk17 SCAR-H midcap mags, FDE - VFC Mk17 SCAR-H + PWS rail, FDE WTB/WTT: CSOR gear, BFG, Tyr, Crye, etc

August 22nd, 2009, 16:46	#4
ShelledPants Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, On	Crossing the straps in an X helps prevent this. __________________ Ár skal r?*sa, sá er annars vill fé eða fjör hafa. Sjaldan liggjandi úlfur lær um getur né sofandi maður sigur.

August 22nd, 2009, 16:12	#2
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	Sometimes they slip ... Only integrated knee pads stay put 100% of the time.

August 22nd, 2009, 17:36	#5
Conker Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada / Ireland / USA	KISS... ah I almost forgot that one, but I'm sure it would work! __________________ WTS: King Arms/Madbull Mk18 Mod1 - VFC Mk17 SCAR-H midcap mags, FDE - VFC Mk17 SCAR-H + PWS rail, FDE WTB/WTT: CSOR gear, BFG, Tyr, Crye, etc

August 22nd, 2009, 18:37	#6
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	They are annoying to walk around with, and they get sweaty too, so during off action periods it's best to drop both to the ankles for relief, and when needed put them in place and do your thing. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

August 23rd, 2009, 02:27	#8
seekah Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: abbotsford	The real guys are wearing them all day long. So if they are in downtime like Stalker said, they wear them loose so they are easy to get at if they know they will be going into a fight. Airsofters saw the real guys and said hey that looks cool, im gonna do it too. I do drop my knee pads when the games are down for lunch etc, then they go back on. __________________ BCAC

August 23rd, 2009, 03:24	#9
BoB AV Suspended due to trade dispute Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Waterloo, Ontario	sorry tom but i had to laugh at you

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