How to Buy Knee Pads
"If you plan on playing indoors rather than at the beach, knee pads are a good piece of equipment," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "Plus, you can always wear them while in-line skating on the boardwalk."
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Instructions
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Find the protective gear section at your local sporting goods store or online.
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Look for a contoured pair of pads that works with your knees and legs.
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Avoid excessive bulk but make sure the patella padding is adequate.
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Find a fabric that breathes and is lightweight.
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Try each pair of knee pads on to test their fit.
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Tips & Warnings
"If you dive a lot in volleyball, you should do two things: Buy a thick pair of knee pads and work on your quickness," says Heidger.
Plan on spending anywhere from $8 to $25 depending on the brand.
Asics and Bike are two brands that make several styles of knee pads.
Heidger and his teammate Kevin Wong are the No. 1 ranked U.S. Men's Doubles Team in beach volleyball. They competed together in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
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Comments
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Nov 22, 2005
If you're a serious, competitive volleyball player, you'll need the best of kneepads. Go to a coach or specialty store that can special order them. They will measure you and help you determine what type of material (gel, foam...) is best for you. Another plus is that you can order them in your team's colors for usually no additional cost! -
Nov 22, 2005
If you're a serious, competitive volleyball player, you'll need the best of kneepads. Go to a coach or specialty store that can special order them. They will measure you and help you determine what type of material (gel, foam...) is best for you. Another plus is that you can order them in your team's colors for usually no additional cost!
