how to measure, 661 pads.

habbywall · 2005-08-10, 07:21 PM

i might get 661's but i dont know what size to get i would get These ones here but im not sure what size to get them in could someone please help me size them?
thanks to anyone who responds

Krashin'Kenny · 2005-08-10, 07:35 PM

It has the sizing chart listed on the website:

L(TOP 18.5" BOTTOM 9.5")

M(TOP 16" BOTTOM 9")

S(TOP 15.75" BOTTOM 8")

Just measure the diameter of your leg at the ankle (bottom)

and measure your thigh about 3 inches above your knee (top)

This should give you an idea about sizing

I wear a large (5'9" tall and weigh @ 185)

ColDawG · 2005-08-10, 07:38 PM

check your PMs, i sent you a coupon code they gave me, i don't have anything to order from them right now

juggle508 · 2005-08-10, 07:51 PM

I was also wondering this. Thanks.

montana · 2005-08-10, 09:20 PM

how long are the large pads, I have thick legs but they aren't very long. by there size chart I should be the large, but if they are long at all I won't be able to wear them.
Montana

Krashin'Kenny · 2005-08-10, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by montana
how long are the large pads, I have thick legs but they aren't very long. by there size chart I should be the large, but if they are long at all I won't be able to wear them.
Montana

Don't be too concerned about the length. They fit us short-legged people quite well. I wear a large and have a 30" inseam. They sit on the top of my shoe and extend a fair amount above my knee, adding a little extra protection

phlegm · 2005-08-10, 09:53 PM

In contrast. I am 5'9" 140 lbs, and the small 661s fit me snugly. I was worried when I ordered small because I thought they might be sized for children, but I'm happy with the fit.

montana · 2005-08-10, 10:58 PM

I'm 5' 4" 160 pounds. and I have pretty big calf muscles. I think I'm going to just give it a try though. I wonder if mediums would still work, even if there a little tight.
Montana

john_childs · 2005-08-10, 11:42 PM

Measuring the 661 or Roach pads by girth is silly IMHO. The more important measure is length unless your legs are really fat or really skinny. Length is important because you don't want the pads to be so short that they slide down your leg when you crash. If the pads slide down they expose the top of your knee. What's the point of knee pads if the knee protection just slides down during a crash?

I'd go for the longest size that you can fit on your legs.

I have a brand new set of Large 661's.
Measurements are:
Length from the bottom up to the first articulation where the knee can bend: 13.75 inches
Length from the bottom up to the second articulation where the knee can bend: 15.5 inches

The pads flex at the two articulation points. To fit the large you'll want your shins to be long enough so that the articulation points can fit over the bend of your knee (basically the top of your kneecap). So measure from a little above the top of your riding shoes up to the top of your kneecap. For me the pads tend to fit best with the bottom articulation at the bottom of the kneecap and the top articulation at the top of the kneecap or thereabouts.

TheObieOne3226 · 2005-08-11, 08:07 AM

You=5'4'' or less........small
You=5'4''-5'9''........medium
You=5'9'' or more......large

Err on the side of bigness.

2005-08-10, 07:21 PM	#1
habbywall Groovy! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 23 Posts: 4,793	how to measure, 661 pads. i might get 661's but i dont know what size to get i would get These ones here but im not sure what size to get them in could someone please help me size them? thanks to anyone who responds __________________ Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.

2005-08-10, 07:35 PM	#2
Krashin'Kenny Crash Tested Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep in the Heart of Texas (San Antonio) Age: 60 Posts: 1,369	It has the sizing chart listed on the website: L(TOP 18.5" BOTTOM 9.5") M(TOP 16" BOTTOM 9") S(TOP 15.75" BOTTOM 8") Just measure the diameter of your leg at the ankle (bottom) and measure your thigh about 3 inches above your knee (top) This should give you an idea about sizing I wear a large (5'9" tall and weigh @ 185) __________________ If you ain't crashing, you ain't going fast enough!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by Krashin'Kenny; 2005-08-10 at 07:36 PM.

2005-08-10, 07:38 PM	#3
ColDawG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC; Bay Area, California Posts: 414	check your PMs, i sent you a coupon code they gave me, i don't have anything to order from them right now __________________ UBC rocks!!!

2005-08-10, 09:20 PM	#5
montana Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 14	how long are the large pads, I have thick legs but they aren't very long. by there size chart I should be the large, but if they are long at all I won't be able to wear them. Montana __________________ anybody else from wyoming?

2005-08-10, 10:58 PM	#8
montana Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 14	I'm 5' 4" 160 pounds. and I have pretty big calf muscles. I think I'm going to just give it a try though. I wonder if mediums would still work, even if there a little tight. Montana __________________ anybody else from wyoming?

2005-08-10, 09:53 PM	#7
phlegm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Bay, California Age: 37 Posts: 2,505	In contrast. I am 5'9" 140 lbs, and the small 661s fit me snugly. I was worried when I ordered small because I thought they might be sized for children, but I'm happy with the fit.

2005-08-10, 11:42 PM	#9
john_childs Guinness Mojo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 12,420	Measuring the 661 or Roach pads by girth is silly IMHO. The more important measure is length unless your legs are really fat or really skinny. Length is important because you don't want the pads to be so short that they slide down your leg when you crash. If the pads slide down they expose the top of your knee. What's the point of knee pads if the knee protection just slides down during a crash? I'd go for the longest size that you can fit on your legs. I have a brand new set of Large 661's. Measurements are: Length from the bottom up to the first articulation where the knee can bend: 13.75 inches Length from the bottom up to the second articulation where the knee can bend: 15.5 inches The pads flex at the two articulation points. To fit the large you'll want your shins to be long enough so that the articulation points can fit over the bend of your knee (basically the top of your kneecap). So measure from a little above the top of your riding shoes up to the top of your kneecap. For me the pads tend to fit best with the bottom articulation at the bottom of the kneecap and the top articulation at the top of the kneecap or thereabouts. __________________ john_childs (att) hotmail (dott) com Team Never Wash Your Muni My Gallery :: Unicycling Bookmark List :: World Clock

2005-08-11, 08:07 AM	#10
TheObieOne3226 ***** Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia Age: 26 Posts: 3,441	You=5'4'' or less........small You=5'4''-5'9''........medium You=5'9'' or more......large Err on the side of bigness. __________________ SWAT Gallery SWAT webpage Arrow Racing Sixsixone "Obie is definately a trend setter, I got in to unicycling because of him, and came here because of him" - KJ-52 "try not to annoy the great Obie, for he is better than us." - Murde Mental Disclaimer: The above message was not intended to offend anyone. If you are offended I can take no responsibility for my actions because I don't feel like it. Also you are reading an internet newsgroup where not everyone will share your same views and beliefs, be able to take criticism and post/read threads at your own risk.

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