StevenC Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) Ordered these from Sven at RXS on 21st January and arrived today in the UK. Coming from the PAW knee pads I was worried they’d be too bulky but after watching Dustin Smith’s (Bonsey’s) YouTube video I thought I’d take the risk. Having tried them on (off ice) they definitely don’t feel to bulky and they fit in the knee cradle of my G5’s well. Sizing wise they are a medium - the measurements I gave Sven were 33.5cm, 12cm below the knee and 43cm, 12cm above the knee. Quality wise they look top notch and not a stitch out of place. Will obviously be able to update the more I wear. Will get a chance to get them on the ice on Friday. Will update on protection when I get hit! Any questions or further photos, let me know. Edited February 2, 2022 by StevenC 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bildeer Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I was already very close to pulling the trigger on these. Your review just pushed me over the edge! Excited to hear how they work for you. I had used the Koho 589's for many years and these seem to be a much more refined iteration of that formula. How was the order process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Tendy Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 2 hours ago, StevenC said: Ordered these from Sven at RXS on 21st January and arrived today in the UK. Coming from the PAW knee pads I was worried they’d be too bulky but after watching Dustin Smith’s (Bonsey’s) YouTube video I thought I’d take the risk. Having tried them on (off ice) they definitely don’t feel to bulky and they fit in the knee cradle of my G5’s well. Sizing wise they are a medium - the measurements I gave Sven were 33.5cm, 12cm below the knee and 43cm, 12cm above the knee. Quality wise they look top notch and not a stitch out of place. Will obviously be able to update the more I wear. Will get a chance to get them on the ice on Friday. Will update on protection when I get hit! Any questions or further photos, let me know. I’m going back and forth between ordering from PAW or RXS. Keep me posted once you try them on the ice. I would probably take off the plastic but not sure if the RXS warrants the price for me at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertnamehere Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 They look great, but after running the price into Canadian dollars, not accounting for any taxes or shipping came to $517... I don't think any knee pad is worth that to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenC Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 13 hours ago, bildeer said: I was already very close to pulling the trigger on these. Your review just pushed me over the edge! Excited to hear how they work for you. I had used the Koho 589's for many years and these seem to be a much more refined iteration of that formula. How was the order process? Really easy. 2 or 3 emails to Sven and it was all sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenC Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 12 hours ago, Desert Tendy said: I’m going back and forth between ordering from PAW or RXS. Keep me posted once you try them on the ice. I would probably take off the plastic but not sure if the RXS warrants the price for me at least. To be honest, taking the shell off would make them just like an ortho knee brace (yes there is a small amount of padding on other parts of the pad than the shell). If i was to take the shell off, the PAW's would be way more protective that the RXS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenC Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 7 hours ago, insertnamehere said: They look great, but after running the price into Canadian dollars, not accounting for any taxes or shipping came to $517... I don't think any knee pad is worth that to me. Everything's expensive over here in the UK!! Unless i wanted some basic Warrior/Bauer's that i have tried and dont like then its importing from overseas for me. But yes, they are pretty pricy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 3 hours ago, StevenC said: Everything's expensive over here in the UK!! Unless i wanted some basic Warrior/Bauer's that i have tried and dont like then its importing from overseas for me. But yes, they are pretty pricy. @StevenC any chance you have a scale and could provide the weight of one of the knee pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 11 hours ago, insertnamehere said: They look great, but after running the price into Canadian dollars, not accounting for any taxes or shipping came to $517... I don't think any knee pad is worth that to me. lol you're kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenC Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 42 minutes ago, Punisher Goalie said: @StevenC any chance you have a scale and could provide the weight of one of the knee pads? Of course, will do it when i get home from work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 18 minutes ago, StevenC said: Of course, will do it when i get home from work!! Awesome, thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenC Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Punisher Goalie said: Awesome, thanks so much. 1 knee pad weighs 527 grams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 9 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: lol you're kidding. 375 CHF comes to $407 USD before shipping when I ran it today That's not including shipping 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 14 hours ago, Chenner29 said: 375 CHF comes to $407 USD before shipping when I ran it today That's not including shipping So with the custom and shipping costs, we're pushing well over $600 CAD for a pair of knee pads. @SaveByRichter35 this will surely get you to wear knee pads right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 On 2/3/2022 at 12:59 PM, StevenC said: 1 knee pad weighs 527 grams Thank you! A little hefty, but not crazy. For comparison, one of my Warrior Senior knee pads weighed in at 337 grams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 5 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: So with the custom and shipping costs, we're pushing well over $600 CAD for a pair of knee pads. @SaveByRichter35 this will surely get you to wear knee pads right? That's almost the cost of a custom c/a lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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