Choosing Kneepads - Continued
Favorite Fabric Caps
Diamond Tough Gel 1 and Gel 1R. These
are my favorites in the fabric-cap category. Both models have a
single wide, comfortable neoprene strap with a webbing belt
backup and a deep cuff, a design that helps hold the pad steady
around the knee. The Gel 1 has a Kevlar reinforced nylon face
that is slick on hard flooring but pretty grippy on carpet; the
Gel 1R has a rubberized nylon face that sticks to
anything.
Together, the forward position of the donut hole and the deep
cuff kept my knee in place better than other kneepads of this
type. The Gel 1 and 1R are soft and pliable and very
comfortable; they provide gentle, spongy support when you kneel
and stay up well when you walk.
Michael Springeris a designer/builder in Boulder,
Colo.