Has anyone had any experiance with these? I can get 'em for cheap, so I'm thinkin' about picking a pair up. I heard that they slip down alot, but this years model looks diffrent (Maybe its just me?) Even if I can get them for cheap is it still not worth it? If not, I'll have to fork out the cash for some roach pads...
Fox 911 guards
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I don't like mine--they slip pretty badly, and I find the straps to be very uncomfortable. However, if you can find them, the older ones with the Lycra sleeve instead of straps are way more comfortable and stay in place better.
Mine've never slipped at all. No problems, great coverage. AND their the best looking pad out of all the pads out there.
i have the 03 and they slip pretty bad. at the beginning of the ride they're great, then as the ride wears on they start to fall down and loosen up. but they protect your entire lower leg, so protection wise they're great. but keep in mind that they slip.
I've had nothing but good luck with the 911's. They stay on my arms and legs very well. Occasionally I find they slip below the knee, but it's rare and the full coverage of the older model has saved my calf numerous times.
My knee 911's are the Velcro-strap version and they slip. My arm 911's, however, are the Lycra-sleeve version, and they stay in place extremely well, and are the most comfortable pads I have ever worn.
What about the 661 race knee/shin? They have 'em on sale on go-ride for $26, would this be a better choice than the fox 911's?
Wow these reviews are mixed. I hate riding with gear on but i figured I needed a pair for snowshoe so I picked them up. I have ridden alot of armor and i have found these to be some of the best. IMO the most critical part is the strap behind the knee, the fox is wide and very comfy (allows for easy pedaling). So I would say pull the trigger on them but if you are still unsure check out the roach guards they have been getting some really good reviews.
I have never used them, but I'd probably go with the Roach pads.
The problem is, the roach pads are twice as much. If I was paying the same amount, I would go for the roach pads, but I can buy alot with $25.
Like someone mentioned above, you might also want to find out more about the 661 pads on sale at go-ride.com.
I bet it has to do with shape of your leg than anything else. I guess the ones that have good luck with the 911's (like me) have slender, but still muscular legs. I guess if you have the kinda legs that are wither wide or kinda flat then they don't work well.
Yeah, like he said, the shape of your leg is what it all comes down to (although Dainese seems to work for just about everybody). Just try the pads on before you buy them--see if the shop you're at (assuming it's not mail-order) will let you go for a quick ride around the block wearing the pads.
Yeah, I guess I'll head out and try some on. Also, Any opinions on the troy lee combat guards? Those look like a good deal, but I can't seem to find any reviews on them 
Those only go down to about mid calf don't they? I get a lot of hits from my pedal lower than that so I'd go with a pad that offers more protection...
Please only post relevant info pertaining to the current model year product! If he can get a deal on the current Fox 911's then what good is it to him to know about the old entirely different and unattainable design? Does anybody have experiences with the most recent (more race inspirded) version?
A trick for those of you with the all black '03 (more freeride oriented) 911's is to when putting them on, first fasten the upper strap (thigh) very tight next fasten the upper calf strap also very tight, then fasten the middle calf strap very, very loosely!and finally tighten the lowest strap very tight. The middle calf strap goes just under the largest diameter portion of your calf and therefore as you pedal and your calf expands and contracts, the pad gets pulled down your leg. Most of the guys at Fox were recommending to just cut that particular strap completely off, but I like the little bit of coverage it gives so I just run it super loose. I have been running my 2003 911's like this for about a year and they do not slip at all even after 5+ hours of riding! If you have these pads, try it and see if it works for you...
A trick for those of you with the all black '03 (more freeride oriented) 911's is to when putting them on, first fasten the upper strap (thigh) very tight next fasten the upper calf strap also very tight, then fasten the middle calf strap very, very loosely!and finally tighten the lowest strap very tight. The middle calf strap goes just under the largest diameter portion of your calf and therefore as you pedal and your calf expands and contracts, the pad gets pulled down your leg. Most of the guys at Fox were recommending to just cut that particular strap completely off, but I like the little bit of coverage it gives so I just run it super loose. I have been running my 2003 911's like this for about a year and they do not slip at all even after 5+ hours of riding! If you have these pads, try it and see if it works for you...
I have the new 911's.