Frederick from poc sweden shows us the details of the new vpd 2 0 material that poc is using in their armor for their 2012 product lineup.
Poc joint vpd system knee vs 2 0.
According to a video review 2 0 has ventilation holes in the vpd foam the foam padding is more resistant to hardening up in cold weather more tear resistant kevlar and lighter.
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I have some vpd joint system and i ve fallen on them a few times and my biggest issue is hitting right on the top of my knee going right over the cushion.
The protector is constructed from a reinforced stretch fabric and features an elastic strap to further secure the pads in place.
Joint fitting guide vpd 2 0 knee vpd 2 0 elbow vpd 2 0 long.
10 cm below knee cap.
The joint vpd 2 0 knee armor uses a perforated 3d molded vpd 2 0 knee protector with tough kevlar reinforced stretch fabric in front a stretchy and comfortable lycra inner sleeve a securing top elastic strap with velcro closure and another optional one towards the bottom.
The new vdp system pads are aimed to provide both maximum protection and breathability a.
The vpd 2 0 knee protector is a multi purpose knee protector combining freedom of movement with an exceptional level of impact absorbency.
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The vpd material warms and adapts to the shape of the body providing freedom of movement but when exposed to impact the material hardens providing exceptional impact absorption.
Vpd stands for visco elastic polymer dough a poc patented shock absorbing medium that is found throughout their lineup.
Joint vpd 2 0 long knee offers great freedom of movement and will protect your knees and lower legs from impacts often associated with pedals rocks and other objects found on varied terrain.
The joint vpd 2 0 knee pad is ideal for downhill riders who require the highest level of protection.
New this year to their protection lineup is the joint vpd system knee a combination of their vpd air and vpd 2 0 product lines.
Poc vpd 2 0 body armor youtube i was researching all this just before i put in an order for a set of elbow knee and shin guards.
The pads take traits from poc s dh oriented vpd 2 0 models and combines them with traits from the vpd air line creating a lightweight knee pad that s not lacking when it comes to offering crash.
Firstly i saw this post 11 months ago and it wasn t really that helpful so i m hoping that posing this question again will be helpful.
It comes in black and s m l and xl sizes and retails for 120.
