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POC, Joint VPD Air Knee Pads, Lightweight Mountain Biking Armor for Men and Women

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About this item

  • Neoprene
  • MOUNTAIN BIKING: A light-duty knee pad for riders wanting flexibility and freedom of movement without compromising safety; Certified to EN 1621-1, Level 1 standards
  • VPD AIR PROTECTION: Lightweight and highly ventilated, VPD Air is designed for those who find body armor too bulky, warm or restrictive; Provides flexible protection for every ride
  • VENTILATED DESIGN: Highly ventilated panels keep you cool, loose and protected on the road
  • STRETCH FABRIC: The VPD Air padding with stretch fabric is both highly ventilated for optimal freedom of movement, comfort and temperature control; Won’t chafe or slip when riding
  • HIGHLY SECURE: Each pad is housed in a reinforced stretch fabric that stays securely in place thanks to an inner lining of anti-slip neoprene and an elastic strap with velcro fastening



Product Description

Get in the groove on your weekend rides with the VPD Air Knee, a lightweight, flexible, barely-there pad ideal for light days on the trail when you want protection without the bulk. The reinforced stretch fabric with anti-slip neoprene material and elastic strap keeps the pad in place while the low-profile design enhances your freedom of movement. VPD Air flexes and shapes to your body when riding, then hardens to absorb impact if you fall. It’s also highly ventilated so you stay cool and comfortable.

Joint VPD Air Knee; A low-profile, light-duty knee pad with flexibility and ventilation
Play with gravity, protect with science.
VPD Air is designed for those who have traditionally found body armor to be too bulky.
POC

Ruben
Reviewed in Spain on March 3, 2025
Cómodas y simples de poner..
Anita Andriessen
Reviewed in the Netherlands on March 3, 2025
Mooie kniebeschermers helemaal nieuw en ongebruikt. Past goed.Helaas kan ik dit niet zeggen voor de elleboog bescherming deze waren gebruikt en vies. Ook het vest met rugbeschermer was vies gebruikt en beschadigd beide retour echt schandalig als je dure nieuwe spullen besteld.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025
Fit is great from the provided sizing guide. Wore them for hours while skiing. No issues with them moving and were very comfortable. Thankfully never tested them.
Mo
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
Great fit and very comfortable
Johan
Reviewed in the Netherlands on June 6, 2024
Fitment was not great, ordered two sizes but both were uncomfortable
stefan
Reviewed in Sweden on December 1, 2024
Sitter bra och har skyddat mina knän ett par gånger på omkullkörningar på MTB i skogen.sitter skönt o bra, helt perfekta
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2023
Amazing product. The pads are light weight, flexible, and form to the knee comfortably after a few minutes of riding. Sizing seems to be true to fit if measured correctly. Dose not slip down leg when pedalling, and doesn’t bunch up or irate the back of the knee. Slightly warm but better then other pads I used in the past. Great for long or short rides. I would definitely recommend this for enduro riders, and others who do technical riding who are looking for that extra bit of protection. This will definitely help you out to go a bit faster in those techy trails with more confidence and help you push your self out of your comfort zone.
Liberty Bell
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023
My thigh is 17" in diameter 4" above the knee, and 14.5" in diameter 4" below the knee, and the Large fits me well. Once they heat up though, they start to feel a bit too big, so I wish I went with the mediums. I bought both sizes, and the mediums felt too tight which is why I sent them back. The way these pads are, they should feel too tight at first, because they become softer as they heat up.
Mason
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
Was looking for something lightweight and these fit the bill. They are not as breathable as I had hoped, but it's hard to have good crash protection while also being breathable, so I get it. The padding is not super thick, but should be enough protection in all but heavy crashes. Once you have them on they are comfortable and conform to the shape of your leg really well. The material on the back does bunch up sometimes but it's only noticeable on long climbs, and I usually just slide them down around my ankles in that case.I wasn't totally sure on size, I have skinny legs and bought size smalls and they are snug, but the benefit of that it they do not move around at all on rough downhills. I think I could have gotten mediums and still had a decent fit, but they might not have stayed in place as well. I'd rather have them be a little tighter and not move, personally.I think these might be a little overpriced compared to some other similar options, but overall I'm happy with them.
esmall
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2016
Love these pads. I bought them for abrasion protection, but they do offer some impact protection. Obviously wearing them in the heat of the summer is hotter than not wearing pads at all, but they do breathe very well. Been wearing them for a month, riding 40-50mi per week avg, and I've gotten so used to wearing them, they're just another piece of gear I put on before each ride. My motivation for padding up was seeing the aftermath of a riding buddy go down and tear his arm up resulting in 5 internal stitches and 11 external stitches. Some pads would have prevented that doctor visit.Breathability is great. The side opposite the pad is a full sleeve (instead of straps above/below the joint), but the material flexes very nicely and does not bunch up. The only time they slip is when they get really sweaty. And even then the slippage is minor, and only occurs over really rough terrain. The neoprene grippers inside hold well against the skin. Cinch straps help keep in place. Nice range of movement.**I also bought the matching elbow pads. Rating and review are the same.**
Cyclejap
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2016
I've had several different knee pads and these are my favorites so far. One of my biggest complaints is that the soft knee pads sometime slip on a high speed crash and I end up with the scrapes, cuts and bruises that I'm trying to avoid. When you put these on you will notice that the inner pad cups your knee which helps to keep them in place. The other thing I really like is the silicon lining on the inside of the upper strap. It keeps the pad from slipping as well and the whole thing feels like it's molded to your knee. The padding itself is flexible but firm and, in my opinion, more than enough protection for XC or light enduro. I'm 6'0 and 190lbs and just above my knee measures approximately 15.5". Medium is a perfect fit. When I tried them out the first ride I didn't even think about them. They never slipped or needed to be adjusted. These pads are constructed well and look to be very durable. They are pretty much perfect for me.
Lee Trevino
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2015
I tried both the large and medium to get the proper fit. POC's site fitting guide suggested the large but it just didn't feel like it would stay on in the event of a fall, it was loose fitting so I kept the medium and send back the large. The quality of the materials is top notch and the POC logo is prominent. The padded material is 1/4 inch thick and fairly stiff at first before warming up on the knee, the protection extends to the side of knee protecting the medial and anterior meniscus a bit, which after two surgeries this year I wanted more protection at the inside of the knee. The VDP material hardens on impact and absorbs a large amount of energy according to POC. These are probably best suited for single track riding for a moderate fall of the bike, any protection is better than none. Doing crazy descents? I would opt for the thicker hard shelled models. I'm combining these with some G-Form Shin (similar tech) pad and they work together great. I have only a couple of short rides with them but they were comfortable and as with anything new it will take some getting used to. I was using McDavid Hex knee pads before these but they lack the impact protection of the POC's, although they are light enough to throw in the pack and if needed can go over the POC's to add some protection if the situation requires it. These would also be great for hunters or any activities that require you to kneel for short periods of time on those aging knees.
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