Meghan Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Greetings! I got my new unicycle a few days ago and have been teaching myself how to ride. I am pleasantly surprised by how quickly I have picked it up. Today was the first day I fell though. I was trying to go around a corner for the first time and it didn't work out. I fell backwards and landed right on my wrists but felt absolutely NOTHING with the Flexmeter d30 wrist guards on. I have no scrapes on my palm, just on the wrist guards. I almost didn't wear them out today in favour of a smaller pair that came with my unicycle. I am tossing those and will *always* wear these now. Just wanted to give these a thumbs up and let you guys know how pleased I am with them, in case you are on the fence about buying a pair. They were not cheap, but they paid for themselves today! Someone here on the forum had recommended them in a post. I don't remember who it was, but thank you!!! Meghan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 It's weird how you can develop a kind of attachment relationship with your safety gear if it proves itself in an accident. I had the same experience with my Hired Hands wrist guards. Once I had a fall and had to use them and they proved effective, I became reluctant to consider anything else. I've since adopted the Flexmeters, but haven't had to test them out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghan Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 It is true! I brought mine over to the computer with me after I got inside. No idea why. Feeling pleased with them I guess. ? Nothing like *not* getting hurt. I am an artist so I very much appreciate keeping my hands intact so I can continue to paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingfelder Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I just bought these, glad to see a good experience/review! I already have hillbilly gloves, which can take a shock, but bend my hands backwards and make it just about impossible to grip anything, even hold onto a fence or lean properly onto a wall to help steady myself. In fact I started the terrible habit of catching myself on my fingers and thumb in response, so at least I wouldn't come to rest by smashing my palm into every surface (not a friendly thing to do to cars). Wound up giving myself a very stiff thumb through several of its joints for a solid year. The Flexmeters sound great, and I really needed something that didn't basically disable my hands for most anything but crashing into things. They sell a glove that goes over it on their site, but I ordered the double-sided wrist protector by itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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