Fox Racing Launch Knee Shin Guards

Comfortable and Quality Protection

These guards cover your knees and shins in all the right places. They are not overly bulky and the crossing straps hold them in place perfectly. I went through several pairs of knee and shin guards before these and they are by far the best.

Pros: Fit well and great protection.

Cons: Bit Pricey

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 16, 2012
Reviewed by: Ben M.

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Great pads at a great price

These are great pads. Very cool (temp wise) easy on off.


Pros: easily on and off
comfortable.


Cons: not a ton of padding

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 04, 2012
Reviewed by: ARIC S., Washington

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The best knee/shin armor

Let me first state that I have tried all the knee/shin armors from 661, Race Face, Dainese, and Fox.

The only thing I care to use are the Fox Launch Knee/Shins. To be honest, I am on my fourth pair. I honestly would not have legs if it weren't for these things.

The ventilation is great because it's an open strap system. They stay in place relatively well vs the other brands. Putting the brace on/off is so easy even a caveman could do it.

Only beef is that they should have designed the threads holding the plastic shin protector on a little differently. Over time, the threads will get damaged and the plastic shin piece will want to separate from the pad.

Speaking of the pad, perhaps use a little bit thicker padding or a different kind of foam for more protection on the impacts.

Pros: Comfortable
Excellent protection, stays in place
Easy on/off strap system
Ventilation is excellent


Cons: Threads holding shin protector easily damaged, causes hard shin armor to separate from pad.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 30, 2012
Reviewed by: Kurt S., Bay Area, CA

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Fox Lunch Knee and Shin Guards

These guards never move or slide on my legs. They are light and easy to carry in my pack until I get to the top. I have ridden a lot of XC with them on and they have never rubbed me wrong. They are super tough and have lasted me 3 seasons. Everyone in my crew wears them and we all love em.

Pros: Never move or slip and very tough.

Cons: Not super thick for hard impact landings, but offer great protection from scratches and scrapes.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 04, 2011
Reviewed by: BK, Montana

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Previously had some 611s, which gave good protection but were bulky - made me feel like Forrest Gump.



Pros: Good fit, tough solid knee/shin protection.

Cons: natta

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 13, 2011
Reviewed by: Chris C.

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These have saved my shins & knees HUNDREDS of times,and are very comfortable for all day gravity runs.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: December 19, 2010
Reviewed by: Preston H., Nevada

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