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Post by mntrapper on Apr 24, 2011 19:29:06 GMT -5
Any of you guys ever used knee pads fro trapping coyotes/cats. The older I get the worse my knees are getting I have seen some trapping DVDS with guys using them. Was thinking of trying them this year Thanks
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Post by timberhippie on Apr 24, 2011 19:32:49 GMT -5
Yes I do and love them. I used to use a rubber pad and it was comfortable enough. I just never liked having an extra item to carry. The knee pads I slip on at the truck and wear them till I am done. I would suggest you buy a decent pair as the rigors of a trapline will eat up a cheep pair fast.
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Post by mntrapper on Apr 24, 2011 21:03:18 GMT -5
Thanks Timberhippie. What brand do you use again thanks!!!
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Post by natedawg on Apr 24, 2011 21:19:19 GMT -5
Another benefit is if there are sandburrs and stickers where you trap...
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Post by alwright on Apr 25, 2011 4:43:49 GMT -5
I wear um, like timber says don't get a cheap pair. Anyone know where to get leather ones they're the best but getting hard to find.
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Post by Furtrader on Apr 25, 2011 6:15:34 GMT -5
i dont leave home without out them. i am still relatively young but it sure saves on the knees! especially once the ground freezes.
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Post by timberhippie on Apr 25, 2011 6:20:58 GMT -5
I am not sure on the brand but they are just heavier built.
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Post by Forrest on Apr 25, 2011 6:46:57 GMT -5
Knee pads cut the circulation off on my little chicken legs so I use a piece of EVA foam to kneel on.. ;D
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Post by mntrapper on Apr 25, 2011 9:13:19 GMT -5
Thanks guys i see on JC Conners website he has padded knee chaps he always wears. Don't know about using them though!!
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Post by Ohio on Apr 25, 2011 9:53:57 GMT -5
I use a kneeling pad. I keep saying i am going to try knee pads but i have not yet.
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Post by Law Dog on Apr 25, 2011 11:52:51 GMT -5
2X on the kneeling pad not much for extra stuff hanging all over me when I don't need it! I clip the pad to my set bucket and set it down on the same side when making a set.
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Post by redeagle on Apr 25, 2011 16:17:06 GMT -5
My trapping territory consists of a lot of rocky ground. I put knee pads on in the morning and wear them all day. Definitely be sure to get the kind that are waterproof-- it makes for a miserable time wearing water-soaked knee pads! I started out with the plain spongy kind and they were fine under ideal (read dry) conditions. But, it was a different story altogether when kneeling on wet ground. The kind I have now have a hard plastic outer shell and soft foam on the inside. As you walk around, knee pads have the tendency to slip down your legs. Once you get used to this, it is no big deal. It's just a matter of pulling them up and into place over your knees whenever they bother you or when you get ready to make your set.
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Post by cmr2 on May 15, 2011 16:20:58 GMT -5
when i use knee pads i only use the bottom strap it holds them in place and helps with them cutting off the circulation
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Post by Law Dog on May 15, 2011 19:15:28 GMT -5
I put a short piece of snare cable and a snap clip on one end to loop through my setting tub bucket handle to keep it from blowing out of my truck bed. The pad end goes through the handle cut-out works great!
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Post by tmrschessie on May 18, 2011 6:51:11 GMT -5
I use the heavy platic ones with padding inside...work great. Stop for coffee and no one looking at my muddy or holey knees...lol Have a pad also but don't use it much any more. Tom
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Post by lyonch on May 18, 2011 8:21:32 GMT -5
I normally use a kneeling pad myself. For some reason, knee pads that are strapped to your knees don't cut it for me. I put an "X" on one side of the kneeling pad to make sure the same side is always on ground.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2011 9:24:51 GMT -5
i use J C Conners chaps and they work great. They are waterproof and cut the briars well. The pads are inserts so you can double them up and change them when they get old.
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