Poc Vpd System Lite Knee Review

Poc joint vpd system knee pads.

Poc vpd system lite knee review. Poc vpd system lite knee pads are flexible breathable review by matt miller september 5 2020 poc s newest mountain bike knee pads the vpd system lites are a mid level protective piece that s perfect for aggressive trail riding and enduro. The joint vpd 2 0 knee armor uses a perforated 3d molded vpd 2 0 knee protector with tough kevlar reinforced stretch fabric in front a stretchy and comfortable lycra inner sleeve a securing top elastic strap with velcro closure and another optional one towards the bottom. It comes in black and s m l and xl sizes and retails for 120. The pads take traits from poc s dh oriented vpd 2 0 models and combines them with traits from the vpd air line creating a lightweight knee pad that s not lacking when it comes to offering crash.

With poc s patented vpd material on the inside and kevlar on the outside the system knee is built to withstand serious impacts. Poc vpd air knee pads review most protection award. When it boils down to it no matter how lightweight and breathable a knee pad is its basic core function is to provide some kind of protection. Words and photos by jann eberharter.

Combining breathability with low friction and high impact absorbency certified to the european en16211 level 1 standard this 3dmolded elbow protector delivers confidence comfort and protection for every trail rider. Let s just start there because poc s vpd system lite pads are so dang comfortable that it deserves to be the first word in this review. Vpd system lite is our mostventilated protection yet. The molded shell surrounds the knee cap and is covered in ventilation to ensure you can still pedal up grueling climbs while wearing the pads.

Poc vpd system knee pads provide offer solid trail riding protection while minimalist design keeps them light enough to take on longer rides. It s not often that pulling on a set of knee pads is actually an enjoyable experience nor is it common to just leave them on for hours after a ride simply because there s no pressing reason to take.