Slayer Bike Knee Pad

Improved coverage, adjustment period required

I loved the previous version of the Slayer. The sleeves grew longer in this contemporary version yet still are easy to pedal in, though I wish the opening behind the knee had remained part of the design - those hamstring tendons are having to get used to more attention. The longer sleeve length above the knee seems to allow for more pad stability while the sleeve slips down with pedaling. My legs are on the skinny side - so I thought - but I'm filling out Larges and I think I was a Medium in the last version. All in all I'm very pleased. Thanks Dakine for making rad gear, sponsoring awesome riders and supporting all the incredible content you do.

Not pedal friendly

Ah, well, I bought these as the most "pedal-friendly and breathable" option on Dakine's site, but these are certainly not either of those things. Probably my bad for thinking they'd be more long ride, all terrain XC appropriate as opposed to "all-mountain." My erroneous expectations aside, I find the actual pad to be extremely rigid and uncomfortable. Particularly the lower edge of the pad where it meets my mid-shin. I actually have another older pair of Dakine knee pads that have more of a gel-pad protection that are far more pedal friendly. So I'm back to to using those! Hope this review helps.

They feel fine and seem to provide good protection. Fairly easy to pedal in and easy enough to drop to your ankles for long climbs. Biggest issue is the sizing. Normally a medium, had to order an XL to get the correct fit. Size way way up.