When riding the Onewheel it’s important to protect your knees as it can be considered a quite dangerous device, like all board sports. You at some time will inevitably fall while riding, it could be your mistake or someone else. When you call you will most likely scrap your knees. In this article, I will discuss the best Onewheel knee pads out there. Both from a protection and comfort point of view. These will help you stay protected.
After a good helmet and a pair of wristguards/gloves, the elbow and knee pads are what you need to get. If you are looking for my full list of protective gear check it out here. Onewheel protective gear list.
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Key Takeaways
- Triple Eight ExoSkin Knee Pad: These knee pads are highly rated for their high-density foam padding and kevlar lining, providing both comfort and tear resistance. They are typically worn under jeans, making them almost invisible during your ride. However, a potential downside is that they may scratch your jeans if you take a hard hit.
- G-Form Pro X3 Knee Pads: The latest in the G-Form Pro X lineup, these knee pads are known for their exoskeleton design and impact-absorbing polymer (Reactive Protective Technology or RPT). They are comfortable for long rides and maintain a low profile under jeans. The RPT padding is soft and flexible when worn but becomes denser upon impact to absorb and redistribute energy.
- Triple Eight Street Knee Pad: A good budget option for those wanting hard shell protection, these knee pads consist of high-density contoured EVA foam and an impact-resistant polyethylene hard shell. While they offer added protection, they may not be as comfortable as the other options.
1. Triple Eight ExoSkin Knee Pad
The Triple Eight ExoSkin Knee Pad is one of the highest-rated knee pads on the market. The pads consist of high-density foam padding making them flexible and comfortable to wear over long rides. The outside area is lined with kevlar to increase the abrasion and add tear resistance.
Usually, you wear these pads under your jeans, making them almost invisible during your ride. The downside of wearing them under your clothing is that you will scratch your jeans and most likely make a hole if you take a hard hit.
These are the most comfortable pads I have worn and the Triple Eight ExoSkin are my preferred knee pads, they are nice and comfortable to wear under your clothes. I would say that they are true to the size chart. I use M for my knee pad. I’m 186cm 72kg as a reference.
2. G-Form Pro X3 Knee Pads
The G-Form Pro X3 is the latest evolution of the G-Form Pro X lineup.
G-Form has made its name in many sports and has an impressive range of protective gear for all sorts of activities. G-Form Pro X3 Knee Pads are built on their exoskeleton design, which has taken the market by storm. G-Form has also built a strong reputation among skateboarders and now Onewheelers are seeing the benefits of their protection.
G-Form Pro X3 Knee Pads is constructed by a modular pad sewn into a moisture-wicking compression sleeve. This helps them be comfortable during long rides, with coverage in all directions while staying flexible and still maintaining a low profile. You can have them under your jeans, making them a stealth fit.
The modular pad is based on Reactive Protective Technology (RPT), this is what G-Form calls impact-absorbing polymer used in their entire line of protective pads and gear.
The padding, RPT, works interestingly, at rest, the molecules within the padding repel each other, making the padding soft and flexible when worn. On impact, the molecules bind together, making the overall structure denser, the structure absorbs, redistributes, and slows energy transfer.
After impact, the molecules return to their original state making the pad soft and flexible again. An added benefit is if you need to wash them, just take them off and throw them in the washer.
3. Triple Eight Street Knee Pad
The Triple Eight Street Knee Pad is a good budget option for anyone who wants to use hard shell protection but still wants something comfortable. The hard shell design will give some added protection compared to the softer version. The downside is that they are not as comfortable as the other option.
Hardshell/cap protection is the go-to for more aggressive riders and the norm in the skater community. The plastic will take a beating if you are getting launched across the street.
The knee pads consist of high-density contoured EVA foam and a hard shell of impact-resistant polyethylene.
Are you looking for the best performance for money get these or even better buy them as a pack with the elbow pads included.
Conclusion
The best Onewheel knee pads according to me are the Triple Eight ExoSkin. They are a good mix for both protection and comfortable wear while riding. The possibility of using them under my jeans without restricting my movement made me choose them over the other alternatives.
The G-form is a great alternative to the ExoSkin. If you want to have a good budget option go for the Triple Eight Street Knee pad.
Other protective gear lists can be found here
- The best gloves for riding
- The best elbow pads
- Lazyrolling Armored Hoodie 1-year review
- Onewheel Helmet – Full Face or skate?
Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.
