The Bottom Line
Pros
- Compact, flexible design that doesnt get in the way
- Velcro and clip straps make the TSG Force IIIs easy to put on
- Easy to replace plastic front plate
- Comfortable memory foam shapes to knee
Cons
- While comfortable, they still arent perfect
Description
- Smaller, more compact design
- Two adjustable Velcro straps behind the knee
- One large Velcro strap around the front top
- One adjustable clip strap around the front bottom
- Easy to replace Velcro plastic knee plate
- Available in various sizes
Guide Review - Skateboarding TSG Knee/ Shin Pads TSG Force III
My first pair of knee pads were TSGs, but the older slide-on style. I loved em, used them first for skating, then snowboarding, and now they live in my ratty paintball gear bag.These TSG Force IIIs are a huge improvement. The TSG Force IIIs are actually smaller than the older style, but also manage to give better protection. Plus, the smaller size means you have more flexibility and comfort while wearing them. You are still limited more than if you had no knee pads on at all, but not very much.
I also love the way these TSG Force III knee pads go on and come off. They use two wide soft Velcro straps behind the knee, then one large Velcro strap comes around the front on top while a small adjustable clip strap holds the bottom. This combo does two things first, you can keep your shoes on while you take your kneepads off. I love that. Second, the two soft Velcro straps for the back of the knee only bunch up a little theyre designed pretty well, and arent very uncomfortable.
As an extra bonus, the front plastic knee plate of the TSG Force III knee pads are easy to replace. Theyre Velcroed on, but the hold is strong they shouldnt ever fall off on their own. With older knee pads, if you want to replace the front plates you have to use tools, or it just cant be done.
Of all the knee pads Ive tried out, these TSG Force III knee pads are the best so far. I recommend them for ramp skateboarding, and any other sports you might want to try them on.





