Hand wash in lukewarm water with mild detergent and air dry completely. Do not machine wash or tumble dry, as this degrades the foam padding and ruins the elastic straps.
Ski Knee Pads · Youth/Junior Knee Pads
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Related gear types
If this answer nudged you toward a different style, these guides compare specs and trade-offs.
Hard Shell Impact Knee Pads
$40 – $150
Rigid-shell knee pads delivering maximum impact protection for aggressive skiing.
rigid plastic or composite outer shellthick EVA or similar foam backingadjustable straps or sleeve design
Soft Shell Impact Knee Pads
$30 – $100
Flexible knee pads using smart foam materials for comfortable impact protection.
smart foam padding (D3O, Poron XRD, SAS-TEC)flexible and low-profile designslip-on or strap closure
Freestyle/Park Knee Pads
$30 – $90
Knee pads designed for terrain park features, rail slides, and freestyle impact protection.
smooth sliding cap surface for railsreinforced constructionside impact padding
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