Hi everyone!
I apologize if this is the wrong spot to post this.
For some context, I'm looking at purchasing new gear in the coming months. I'm drawn heavily toward the PX3 pads, and was wondering if anyone has experience moving from a soft pad (I currently have some old Reebok Sr 9Ks [34 + 1]) to a stiff one like the PX3 with relation to their pants and knee guard sizing.
I tried on a Bauer large pro pant, along with some Warrior Pro+ guards and the PX3s (in 33 + 1.5). For reference, I'm 5'11", ~170 lbs
My mobility felt fine, though I had a couple potential issues when performing butterflys on the store carpet, and was hoping for some insight.
Sometimes the outer edges of the pant thigh would clip on top of the pad. Also, when getting up from the butterfly, it kind of felt like the knee guards / pant thighs were fighting for position against the PX3 knee block in some fashion. It didn't necessarily impair my mobility, but it did give me a sort of clunky feeling. Is this something that you guys experience at all?
Is this just due to the pad stiffness? Should I go for a medium pant instead? Medium fits a lot closer to my current Brian's DX2 pant, but I'd like to go as large as I can for the extra coverage, without sacrificing mobility.
I could also have put on the FRS (inner leg channel strapping) way too tight, causing the pad to jockey for position against my knee guards - does anyone with PX3 pads have advice for the proper way to strap them for the optimal comfort level?