Interbike 2008 - Race Face 2009 Pad's

Oct 6, 2008

Canadian company Race Face has your best interests in mind with their expanded range of pads. New for 2009 is a slim fitting knee pad called the Dig, as well as the Zero, a half length knee and shin pad that looks pretty sick. All the woman out there who ride will be pumped to see that Race Face is thinking of them also with their new ladies specific line of protection.

HD Video inside!
Watch the video and let Julian tell you about the new Zero 3/4 length pads, new Dig DJ pad, and some 2009 pads for the kids and ladies. Everyone is covered!



Race Face Dig knee pad

The last few seasons have seen more and more riders opting for a more compact knee-only pad. Without getting into a debate, it does make a lot of sense. You're protecting the important part of your leg, the knee, but without having to wear hot and sometimes cumbersome full leg pads. For those who agree Race Face has added the new Dig knee pad to the '09 lineup.


The low profile of the Dig should easily fit under your pants, as long as you're not wearing your sister's jeans. The urban graphics are printed on a 600D nylon panel for longevity

Unlike a lot of slim knee-only pads, the Dig incorporates some padding on the side of the knee for extra protection against whatever is hitting back, especially nice for those out there who knock knees on their top tube often. Inside you'll find some nice wicking material to absorb your nasty sweat, and a small patella pad that helps keep the Dig in place. The Dig comes in a complete size range of small to XL!



Race Face Women's FR pads

More and more Ladies are out there killing it and having a blast on the mountain. For them Race Face has a new line of ladies pads. Although the lines are similar, these are not just Rally pads with some pink highlights. The women specific version use a slightly different shape and proportions to better fit the female form. All you small ladies out there won't have to sport kids pads any longer!


The woman's FR is a hard shell pad with separate knee and shin sections for better articulation and bigger range of motion. The back is open so they will be cooler than a fully enclosed pad, as well as easier to get on and off. Speaking of on and off, the strapping also have some modifications in the name of comfort. The angles of the straps, as well as soft "next to skin" weave where ever they make contact with the leg means you you'll be able to wear them for the long haul without unneeded discomfort.

They come in both knee/shin and elbow/forearm versions for all the protection you'd want, as well as three color options: black, grey, and purple highlights.



Race Face Zero shorty leg pad

If you are looking for a bit more protection than just a knee pad then the new Zero may be for you. Based on it's bigger brother, the Zero sports a shorter than full length hard shin guard, perfect for when you get caught up in your bars trying to eject on that super-booter


The Zero: not too much and not too little

Separate shin and knee protection for maneuverability combined with a smaller profile may make these perfect for riders who can't or don't shuttle to the trailheads, or if your "XC" ride gets a bit squirrelly!




Check out Race Face.com for more info on both soft and hard goodies!

-Mike "Kakah" Levy

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32 Comments

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flag sixpointzero (Oct 4, 2008 at 22:41) (Below Threshold) show comment
Looking good! Lovin' the knee pad.
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flag whitetux (Oct 6, 2008 at 11:55) (Below Threshold) show comment
if you look at the design its the same as 661 kyle strait and the oneal knee pad
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flag spud3 (Oct 6, 2008 at 13:05) (Below Threshold) show comment
yeah but its ironic that he has a broken arm and he is selling amour proction =]
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flag dhc-murphy (Oct 7, 2008 at 1:24) (Below Threshold) show comment
hhahaha i think the best bit was in the vid!:L he made me laught!(guy in d backround!hAHAHA
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flag radatabs (Oct 6, 2008 at 11:48) (Below Threshold) show comment
they look awesome! Nd it looks like they're pretty protective!
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flag nightmareterror (Oct 6, 2008 at 11:48) (Below Threshold) show comment
Those half knee pads are pretty brilliant. I have a pair of full leg armour on order right now.. should've waited! OH WELL ^^
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flag willy94 (Oct 7, 2008 at 12:16) (Below Threshold) show comment
meh i like the full shins cuz u dont know how many times those have saved my shins from having HUGE gauges in them

RACEFACE always makes really good stuff i like them
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flag whitetux (Oct 6, 2008 at 11:49) (Below Threshold) show comment
knee pad looks sweet
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flag rippinchick (Oct 6, 2008 at 11:52) (Below Threshold) show comment
Thank you for not making them pink!
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flag whitetux (Oct 6, 2008 at 11:54) (Below Threshold) show comment
haha lol
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flag daunhiller (Oct 6, 2008 at 12:13) (Below Threshold) show comment
who the hell is taht guy making these sounds in the background?^^
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flag brule (Oct 6, 2008 at 12:58) (Below Threshold) show comment
It's Brett Tippie! Check back tomorrow for more from Race Face and Brett.
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flag marquis (Oct 6, 2008 at 12:17) (Below Threshold) show comment
lol did anyone notice the dude doing wheelies in the background.

oh and nice products.
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flag squishbiker (Oct 6, 2008 at 12:37) (Below Threshold) show comment
yeah what a tool!

I'm really liking the DJ pads
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flag snook (Oct 6, 2008 at 12:29) (Below Threshold) show comment
Unfortunately I wear my sister's jeans so...
Actually I've got some of the old ones and they're really good so these should be amazing.
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flag a-l-e-x (Oct 6, 2008 at 12:39) (Below Threshold) show comment
i have the old rally FR and they rock, nice one race face
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flag camm67 (Oct 6, 2008 at 12:40) (Below Threshold) show comment
Great idea making pads pedal friendly, "for those who can't/don't shuttle"; this description fits most of California. I will be looking to get a set soon.
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flag cruelty-and-the-beast (Oct 6, 2008 at 12:42) (Below Threshold) show comment
The zero looks pretty steezy... does it come in black?
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flag gibby08 (Oct 6, 2008 at 12:57) (Below Threshold) show comment
i still prefer kyle straits
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flag downhiller4eva (Oct 6, 2008 at 13:25) (Below Threshold) show comment
yeah i still prefer kyle strait pab or tld
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flag Sirk1000 (Oct 6, 2008 at 13:41) (Below Threshold) show comment
The low profile of the Dig should easily fit under your pants, as long as you're not wearing your sister's jeans.

Nice little quote
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flag lardnapkin (Oct 6, 2008 at 14:08) (Below Threshold) show comment
My wife is wearing my pants.....

Nice loking. I have way too many scars on the back of my calfs from pedal spikes...
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flag camm67 (Oct 7, 2008 at 14:56) (Below Threshold) show comment
Here, here. My GF calls my calf scars, "shark bites".
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flag molland8 (Oct 6, 2008 at 14:12) (Below Threshold) show comment
I like the new wrist protection he was modelling, he didn't mention it though!
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flag sx04 (Oct 6, 2008 at 14:58) (Below Threshold) show comment
who's that dumbass laughing in the background?
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flag godfried (Oct 6, 2008 at 17:17) (Below Threshold) show comment
that's the one holding up a bike up high in the back, I guess!
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flag godfried (Oct 6, 2008 at 15:03) (Below Threshold) show comment
I like full coverage on my shins.
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flag kieran1506 (Oct 6, 2008 at 18:12) (Below Threshold) show comment
The Yellow knee pads look like the same design as the troy lee T-bone leg armour
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flag pushingbroom (Oct 6, 2008 at 23:25) (Below Threshold) show comment
The pads are not the same as the 661's they do mimic the idea.. but it is a killer idea. They have a harder plastic for the knee which should add for way more protection.. and they are a little longer too..

They're pretty cool.. I'll be looking to replace my 661's for the raceface ones.. I havnt crashed on my knees yet.. but I doubt that the flexy bit in the 661 will really protect my knees from any hard impact.
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flag flowww (Oct 7, 2008 at 1:33) (Below Threshold) show comment
the rider looks like hans ray !?.
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flag brule (Oct 7, 2008 at 12:21) (Below Threshold) show comment
It's BRett Tippie.
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flag DrPearl (Nov 23, 2008 at 20:56) (Below Threshold) show comment
Looks good but I'm going to stick with my neon orange tights for all my DH runs.

I look good, the ladies love me....and the guys are all jealous.

Plus, my wife loves all the freshly shaven leg meat.
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