Comments on: Finds: Irwin’s i-Gel Stabilizer Kneepads http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/10/finds-irwins-i-gel-stabilizer-kneepads/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:40:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: AggieMike http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/10/finds-irwins-i-gel-stabilizer-kneepads/#comment-670890 AggieMike Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:19:59 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/10/finds-irwins-i-gel-stabilizer-kneepads/#comment-670890 I used these while tiling a whole house. I was on my knees for close to four days, the gel insert was very comfortable, but found that it was hard to move over the tile and concrete because of the grip they had. It was also awkward to lean over tiles with them on because they don't allow your knees to roll from side to side. But as others have stated they would be great for roofing and other applications where grip is important. I used these while tiling a whole house. I was on my knees for close to four days, the gel insert was very comfortable, but found that it was hard to move over the tile and concrete because of the grip they had. It was also awkward to lean over tiles with them on because they don’t allow your knees to roll from side to side. But as others have stated they would be great for roofing and other applications where grip is important.

]]> By: Rob http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/10/finds-irwins-i-gel-stabilizer-kneepads/#comment-33030 Rob Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:32:58 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/10/finds-irwins-i-gel-stabilizer-kneepads/#comment-33030 I used to do a lot of raised floor work and the plastic cap pads were great. Being able to slide around was a lot faster and easier than having to crawl each step when running cables and such, plus it was fun to come up at a run and slide into place. For roofing, I'd opt for the grippier ones. Of course my skateboarding pads are another story. I used to do a lot of raised floor work and the plastic cap pads were great. Being able to slide around was a lot faster and easier than having to crawl each step when running cables and such, plus it was fun to come up at a run and slide into place. For roofing, I’d opt for the grippier ones. Of course my skateboarding pads are another story.

]]> By: nrChris http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/10/finds-irwins-i-gel-stabilizer-kneepads/#comment-32975 nrChris Sun, 11 Mar 2007 03:55:43 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/10/finds-irwins-i-gel-stabilizer-kneepads/#comment-32975 I know quite a few carpenters and they all have different opinions on knee pads. After doing a few floors, I was ready to drop some serious dough on a pair--and I am only a hobbyist. The guys doing the real work, Matthew, are smart to invest in something that will keep them going year after year. For me, the $8 pair from the big box store was adequate for an afternoon of flooring. I know quite a few carpenters and they all have different opinions on knee pads. After doing a few floors, I was ready to drop some serious dough on a pair–and I am only a hobbyist. The guys doing the real work, Matthew, are smart to invest in something that will keep them going year after year.

For me, the $8 pair from the big box store was adequate for an afternoon of flooring.

]]> By: Matthew Spitzer http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/10/finds-irwins-i-gel-stabilizer-kneepads/#comment-32867 Matthew Spitzer Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:38:00 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/10/finds-irwins-i-gel-stabilizer-kneepads/#comment-32867 I recently "upgraded" my knee pads as well. I know it may sound rediculous, but I just shelled out $169 for a pair from proknee.com. A co-worker has used them for years and I've always been jealous. Before you disregard them for being way to pricey, consider a few things: As a professional carpenter, I spend way too much time on my knees, and I'm going to need them to stay healthy if I want to keep working. All parts of the pad can be replaced, including the no-mar, non-skid outer pad. They are custom sized for the length and diameter of your legs. They DON'T strap behind the knee, those that do cause significant pain after an hour. They span 16" on center joists for kneeling on open framing. Somedays I wear them for 6-8 hrs and I almost forget they are there. As for looking dorky, I think they look hardcore. Check 'em out. I recently “upgraded” my knee pads as well. I know it may sound rediculous, but I just shelled out $169 for a pair from proknee.com. A co-worker has used them for years and I’ve always been jealous. Before you disregard them for being way to pricey, consider a few things: As a professional carpenter, I spend way too much time on my knees, and I’m going to need them to stay healthy if I want to keep working. All parts of the pad can be replaced, including the no-mar, non-skid outer pad. They are custom sized for the length and diameter of your legs. They DON’T strap behind the knee, those that do cause significant pain after an hour. They span 16″ on center joists for kneeling on open framing. Somedays I wear them for 6-8 hrs and I almost forget they are there. As for looking dorky, I think they look hardcore. Check ‘em out.

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