Issue #033 Review

The best heavy-duty knee pads you can buy

24.05.2018
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AMPLIFI Cortex Polymer

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With the Cortex Polymer the German protection specialists from Oberstdorf have launched a true high-tech firework. This innovative knee pad features a high quality SAS-TEC protector on the inside, whilst an external abrasion-resistant Ceraspace material from Schoeller means that this pad can slide well. This construction meant that the AMPLIFI Cortex Polymer scored top marks in the lab and didn’t show any major drawbacks in our practical test either. Despite any initial perceived stiffness, the pad contours really well to your knee and feels super comfortable once your body temperature allows the protector to warm slightly. Its tight fit may come at the expense of ventilation but there’s no chance of this pad slipping out of place. All in all, AMPLIFI have delivered a well-made product, but its tight construction means it’s important to try it on before buying – a statement that applies here more than with any other knee pads on test.

Strengths

– Superb protection

Weaknesses

– Tight
– Warm
– Non-removable protector

Comfort
Fit
Ventilation
Protection

Weight 551 g
More info at amplifisports.com

Price € 110.00

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Table of Contents
  1. Intro
  2. Best in test & best value ION K-Pact Zip
  3. 661 EVO KNEE II
  4. AMPLIFI Cortex Polymer
  5. Fox Launch Pro D3O
  6. iXS CARVE EVO+
  7. Leatt 3DF 6.0 Knee Guard
  8. O'Neal SINNER Kevlar Knee RACE Guard
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