Thanks for the "Heads Up".  I will definitely look into this.  I never put much thought into knee pads, thought most all where good to go.

Me too----man we will look so cool too:)

Thanks for the info, I never really thought about knee pads, but I will look into it.

Once again thanks for the info Scott.  I hurt my knee last Nov.  I was moving closet doors up and down stairs, and somehow twisted it.  It swelled up real good.  It just ended up being a severe sprain, but at one of my follow up appointments I was wearing a knee brace.  The kind you see at your local drug store it has 2 or 3 straps to tighten it up for more support.  Well the physician assistant (he was the one examining me) told me not to use that  kind of brace.   He says it doesn't do anything for you, and most people wear them wrong anyway.

 I took his advice and quit wearing a knee brace.  If I feel a little discomfort or slight pain, I usually just take a couple of Advil.  So I think a better Knee Pad could help.  Especially if the advice comes right from the doctor's mouth.

There is nothing like following the advice and recommendations from an expert....

Frank Peters
The Home Consultant - Inspection Services
Champaign, Illinois

Scott, very excellent post, thanks for sharing.  I'm seriously going to look into them.  I use knee pads when I go into crawlspaces, it helps tremendously.  I need to get elbow pads for crawlspaces too.

Thanks Scott. My left knee is getting pretty bad.

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Well, the new knee pads came in just a little while ago.  They fit really good and have fairly wide neoprene Velcro wraps that help to keep them from sliding down.  Also, the inserts that offer the cushioning are replaceable. 

Knee-pads and gloves are about the only way I can get in a crawl space anymore, since my left knee has a tendenecy to swell also. I am always looking for a better, or more comfortable knee-pad. i will definitely look into these. Thanks for the post!

Scott, I had the same fluid withdrawal on my knee about 9 years ago.  It wasn't fun, but it did teach me a lesson (like it has for you too, but I had to only have it done once to learn.  Guess its because I'm older).  Since then knee pads, even though they are a pain in the a$$, have been on my knees.  I still don't like the sweating behind the knee though.  The good news is I have not had a problem since.  Good post.

Thanks for the advice and for the link to the site. I will check them out and get back with you. I know the ones I use now are not all that great but are much better than nothing at all as I have seen some inspectors doing this. I am sure they were new on the job.

Howdy Scott

This is a very good info post.

I have never used knee pads, and I'm not new to the business.

 But maybe I should look in to useing them.

I'll take a look at the link also.

Have a good one

Dale

Scott, Sorry about the knee problems...

I use kneepads at every inspection... Great tip on the good ones.   I have the Gel filled pads that have huge horseshoe type fronts from Lowes.  They are holding up for now.  But will need some shortly.  I need padding on the inside due to 18 years of being a catcher.

Thanks,

Rick

Thank you Scott.  I skimped in this area, using the kind that slide down every time they bump something in the crawlspace.  I do need to replace mine.

Since I'm only 50 I don't need to wear them except for short attic spaces where my boney knees get crushed by the 2X4's. I haven't given much thought to wearing them in crawlspaces, since most of the crawlspaces around here are belly crawls. When I turn old and 51 I will try some new pads. The pair I use are the hard outer shell and they are only 10 years old.

Okay, I have been skimping too, good idea I will take your advice.

Jim

Yup...you are on the mark Scott. I've had my Patella-T's for many years. Easy on & off...and they actually feel good when you are gliding around in the netherworld of inspecting.  Good advice. Steve

Well, I have had the Patella-T's for about a month now and I must say that my knees are doing great.  This knee pad is well worth the small investment.

Scott,

Can you bring these to our next Mid-TN ASHI meeting in August? I'm not sure if everyone there reads your posts and this would be a good thing to share with us local guys. Thanks for the heads up!  I'll check them out.  Great post, as usual.

Brandon, I will try to remember to do that.  I keep them in my truck so I should have them at the next meeting.