fishersari Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 My knee start to sore/pain due to motorcycle accident at young age.. I think my acl was torn due the accident or something if I remember correctly lol.. looking for outdoor knee guard/brace to use when metal detecting.. any suggestions? Thank you in advance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreakofnature Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I used to use something like these but now i don't where any. I just set my knee in soft dirt instead. 2 ACL tears myself https://www.lowes.com/pd/Marshalltown-Professional-Knee-Pads/5001377531 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redz Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Put a 26 inch handle on your pick and dont kneel down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry in Idaho Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 I've tried many knee pads in the last few yrs. If nugget hunting with a PI or bigger detector be sure they don't have much metal on them. I now use utility pants with sewn in removable knee pads. Many options so give everyone a few days to answer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strick Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 These are my favorites. They don't slip down much but the velcro will wear down after a long time the need to replace. strick https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-3-lb-Soft-Cap-Gel-Foam-Stabilizer-Knee-Pads-1H-22380-04/314238216 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geof_junk Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 I don't use any, just squat so the knees are not near the ground. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishersari Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 I'm thinking something like these.. is it too much for metal detecting?.. I mean the comfort, the sweat, long hours of use.. or 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 I only wear one on my right knee, got some splints from doing too many stage acrobatics playing guitar. ? Any knee pad with gel or just really good padding will work, always cross the straps wearing them. Keeps them from slipping better than straight across. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Do use any, tried em once. Have callouses instead. They are a pain the arse imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB_Amateur Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 6 hours ago, fishersari said: I'm thinking something like these.. It seems like the answers coming in are not answering the original question asked. The illustration in the post I linked isn't a typical knee pad, but rather a brace to help support the tendons, etc. that are involved in the operation of the knee. I considered this when I strained the medial collatoral ligament (MCL) when raking leaves(!) this past autumn. But it healed up pretty well and so far I've been able to detect without problems. FWIW I wear cheapo ($5/pair) knee pads I bought at a garden supply shop, the soft kind -- not the ones with a hard plastic cap. Comfortable? For me, yes. But that's not a brace, just a cushion. And when I (accidentally) kneel on a small rock or piece of crushed stone (e.g. from a driveway) I'm quite happy to have them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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