Knee Pads!

Monty

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After about two outings I found out what equipment I needed most besides my detector was knee pads! After getting my knees wet, muddy, bruised and sore I went to the local Lowes and bought a set of industrial knee pads. Man what a relief! That something so simple would be such a relief is unbelievable. ::) I wonder how many novice detectorists like me had to learn the hard way? JIM
 

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jeff of pa

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I know I ruind alot of Jeans, Before I bought a pair. LOWES Definately has the Best Pair I'v Seen
 

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Well I have had them for years because I use to have a fencing company and always used them. They do save knees and makes it easier to move around if need be.

James Warren
 

Lowbatts

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Yep, kneel down on a nail sometime or a piece of broken glass and you're done for a spell. They are invaluable tools.
 

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foolserrand

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I ruined a number of pairs of jeans until I bought a pair of big white, rubber kneepads (with rubber straps and a foam-rubber liner)from a home depot store. It was a last minute buy on my way to the airport to go to england. They were about 18 bucks , but worth every penny. They are very durable & even though the straps can be a bit too tight at times, they protect my knees very well. My detecting partner calls em stormtrooper kneepads (from the stormtrooper uniforms in the star wars movies). Sometimes i just wear one instead of both (just to use for when i get down on one knee).
 

nitro

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A couple of outings and my knees were sore as anything. My next outing started out at Home Depot. The knee pads make a world of difference. They are a must have in you bag.
 

diggummup

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I have a pair of leather kneepads that I bought at a carpet supply store.They do come in handy every now and then.Iwas a flooring installer for 15 years, so I know all about sore knees!
 

Bob B.

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I learned the hard way as well finally went to Walmart the only show in town paid four bucks for a pair, so far they've heldup well, saved my knees and jeans. HH Bob.B
 

spotz

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I find Knee Pads to be like a good woman. Sometimes you can't get along with them & sometimes you just can't get along without them! Spotz
 

stoney56

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Not always but you can tell an Mder is the one w/one blown-out knee on jis Levis HAHA. Got more pairs of cut-offs that way.
 

omnicognic

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Last sunday I sure could have used a pair, after kneeling on the debris and rocks my knees were killing me! I definitely Will include some on my next outing! 8)
 

eathabs

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Great tip!! I have an old pair of skateboard pads that I will bring along when the grond thaws.
 

spotz

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When you are not out in the field, you can use them to cover your ears when the little lady is upset. Multipurpose equipment! Spotz
 

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