Miners Knee Pad

[Riftpotter]

Good evening.

I bought three pairs of the old style miners knee pads from Caving Supplies over 10 years ago and I’m down to my last pair which are about drop in bits.
Does anyone have any idea where I can buy some more identical or similar.

Frank

 

[TheBitterEnd]

Google gave me this

The Original Miners Heavy Duty Rubber Knee pads. Ventilated. Leather Straps.

Heavy Duty Knee Pads designed for and used in the mining industry. Used by Professionals in Roofing, Flooring etc. Internal Ventilation System

lestersdirect.co.uk

 

[Ian P]

Google gave me this

The Original Miners Heavy Duty Rubber Knee pads. Ventilated. Leather Straps.

Heavy Duty Knee Pads designed for and used in the mining industry. Used by Professionals in Roofing, Flooring etc. Internal Ventilation System

lestersdirect.co.uk

The same price as a “simple” pair of neoprene ones 😱

Warmbac Neoprene Knee Pads - Inglesport

Technical Equipment Retailers to the Sport and Professional markets for Caving, Climbing, Rope Access, Work at Height and Rescue since 1977

www.inglesport.com

 

[mikem]

You can have PVC for less:

Knee pads

Manufacturers and suppliers of top quality industrial knee pads Professional Heavy Duty Miners type.

lestersdirect.co.uk

 

[Riftpotter]

The same price as a “simple” pair of neoprene ones 😱

Warmbac Neoprene Knee Pads - Inglesport

Technical Equipment Retailers to the Sport and Professional markets for Caving, Climbing, Rope Access, Work at Height and Rescue since 1977

www.inglesport.com

Thank you Ian

 

[mikem]

More time and workmanship involved in their production (plus a smaller market)

 

[Katie]

I bought my last pair from these:
https://dq-services.co.uk/?s=knee+pads&post_type=product

Good service and posted quickly

 

[Flotsam]

Wow! How much! Caving has become a millionaires hobby.

Home Bargains and/or B&M Bargains have knee pads at about £6-£7. Not sure how suitable they are for caving.

 

[pwhole]

I use Nailers kneepads and whilst they can be a little bulky in some contexts they're comfy and usually around £15, and many DIY shops sell them, unlike the Warmbac ones.

 

[alanw]

Wow! How much! Caving has become a millionaires hobby.

Fento Max Safety Knee Pads - Screwfix

Fento Max Safety Knee Pads at Screwfix are a mind boggling £139.99 Inc VAT (reduced from £160.99)

 

[Riftpotter]

Google gave me this

The Original Miners Heavy Duty Rubber Knee pads. Ventilated. Leather Straps.

Heavy Duty Knee Pads designed for and used in the mining industry. Used by Professionals in Roofing, Flooring etc. Internal Ventilation System

lestersdirect.co.uk

Thank you

I bought my last pair from these:
https://dq-services.co.uk/?s=knee+pads&post_type=product

Good service and posted quickly

Thank you Katie.

Just like my old ones, I’ll buy some today.

Frank

 

[legendrider]

I found the best ones for me, flexi neoprene knee support sleeves off ebay. Worn under furry suit.

For extra cushioning in Limestone country, I stuff a couple of folded dusters or slices of sponges down the fronts.

Its like crawling over kittens!

MARK