Although the Shock Sleeve Pro Knee Gasket from Ennui doesn't provide the same level of safeguarding as a thickly padded, hard-cap protector, it compensates with the freedom of movement it affords during your action sport.
A stretchable knitted cotton sleeve is internally outfitted with silicone strips to prevent slippage, ensuring a snug fit and that the pads remain in position at all times. These pads are crafted from a uniquely developed material - SPC - which is a collaborative creation by the development team at Ennui/Powerslide and the experts at MyFit, known for crafting skate liners for Powerslide.
This material not only absorbs the impact but also aids in dispersing it through the construction, ensuring that the stress on your joints is minimised as much as possible. The Pro version boasts an abrasion-resistant Kevlar coating, providing more flexible comfort and protection than the non-pro version and permitting even greater freedom of movement.
An evident advantage of this soft-shell protection is both the lightweight nature and the ability to be worn beneath your regular clothing, allowing you to remain fashionable while being completely protected at the same time.
In addition to impact protection, the pro version also guards against slides with its high abrasion-resistant Aramid fibre cover. It's an astute choice for downhill longboarders and speed skaters. The pro model is also slightly lighter than the non-pro version, weighing almost nothing.
