Meet the knee.
It's the joint that folds your leg, allowing for forward preambulation without causing you to stagger about like Frankenstein's monster. It is an altogether useful joint. Rugged outdoor types will often feel a stiffness in their knees, look sagely toward the distance, and somberly remark that a storm's a'coming.
Meet the motorcycle.
Affectionately referred to as a "crotch rocket", the opposite sex.
Meet concrete.
The hard surface upon which the motorcycle travels, concrete is neither soft nor forgiving. Concrete, in fact, does not like you. It told me so.
Now, as knee pads. Knees are easily injured and the damage can last an entire life. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of frightening surgery and painful physical therapy.
Purchasing Knee Guards
This is no time to go cheap.
Sure, it's nice to half2008'>impact resistant guards. When shopping, it's especially important to talk to riders who have actually been in accidents and not brand enthusiasts.
The second thing you need to shop for is comfort. The most common reason riders leave equipment behind is that it's uncomfortable to ride. Whether you keep your riding local or you're a crossline, make sure you know the company's return policy.
