TSG Force V A Kneepad | Black

TSG Force V A Kneepad | Black

Jono Schwan's low-profile vert pad, with an extra layer of ACF foam.

The Force V A is based on the Force V, the low-profile hard cap vert pad TSG developed with pro vert skater Jono Schwan. The A version adds an extra layer of ACF foam for a more form-fitting feel and extra cushioning when you bail. It's built for vert, bowl and big transition.

A replaceable PE cap sits over multi-layer EVA foam, with a horseshoe-shaped compression-moulded pad around the knee. An anti-shift silicone print on the liner, two neoprene butterfly straps, a 360 Velcro top strap and an adjustable bottom strap with snap buckle keep it locked in place. The open back means you can get it on without taking your shoes off.

Key Features

• Hard cap vert pad: low-profile design modelled on Jono Schwan's Force V
• Extra ACF foam layer: soft in normal use and firms up on impact, for more comfort and cushioning
• Replaceable PE cap: swap the cap when it wears instead of replacing the pad
• Multi-layer EVA foam: on and around the knee, with a horseshoe-shaped pad
• Anti-shift silicone liner: helps stop the pad sliding down mid-slam
• Pro-level strapping: two neoprene butterfly straps, a 360 top strap and a buckled bottom strap
• Open back: on and off without removing your shoes

Specs

• Shell/cap: Replaceable PE knee cap
• Padding: Multi-layer EVA foam plus an extra layer of ACF PU foam
• Closure/straps: 2 neoprene butterfly straps, 360 Velcro top strap, adjustable bottom strap with snap buckle
• Liner: Anti-shift silicone print
• Materials: 42% EVA, 25% polyester, 15% neoprene, 10% ACF PU foam, 5% nylon, 3% rubber
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Sold as: Pair
• Best for: Vert, bowl and transition skating
• Colourway: Black

Size Guide

TSG sizes this pad on two measurements. With a soft tape or string, measure your thigh circumference 13cm above the knee and your calf circumference 13cm below the knee. If you fall between sizes, TSG recommends sizing up.

A vert pad should feel snug. Fit the butterfly straps first, then the top and bottom straps, and the pad shouldn't twist when you kneel.

About TSG

TSG started in 1988, when a crew of riders, including former skateboarders, couldn't find protective gear good enough for what they were doing, so they made their own. The brand is designed in Switzerland, run out of Zurich and is still privately owned. Its motto says it all: the best protective gear for riders, by riders.

TSG's past ambassadors include Tony Hawk, Ryan Nyquist and Buster Halterman, and its current team runs from BMX and freeride MTB to snowboarding and vert, with Sam Pilgrim, Gigi Rüf and vert skater Jono Schwan on the list. TSG is known for a snug, low-profile fit and gear that is team tested before it hits the shelf.

FAQs

What size TSG Force V A should I get?
Measure your thigh 13cm above the knee and your calf 13cm below it, then match both to TSG's chart, from S (34–38cm thigh) up. If you're between sizes, TSG says go up. It should feel snug and stay put when you drop to your knees.

What's the difference between the Force V and the Force V A?
The Force V A adds an extra layer of ACF foam to the Force V's low-profile hard cap design. That gives a more form-fitting feel and extra cushioning on bails. If you want the slimmest vert pad, it's the Force V; if you want more padding, it's the A.

Hard cap or soft pad: which do I need?
Go hard cap for vert, bowl and transition, where you knee slide out of falls. The cap lets you slide instead of grabbing the ramp. Soft pads suit street and cruising, where you want less bulk.

Can I replace the knee cap?
Yes. The PE cap on the Force V A is replaceable, so you can swap a worn cap and keep the rest of the pad. Check the cap and foam after big slams and replace them if they're cracked or flattened.

Do I wear the Force V A over or under my pants?
Most vert skaters wear them over pants or on bare legs, so the cap can slide freely. The open back and butterfly straps let you put them on over pants without taking your shoes off.

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