Redbeard Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Hello Im quite a new rider, and picked up an MSP HT 100v as my first wheel. Seeing tons of recommendations to buy pads as a beginner i went ahead and bought the Red Trail Jump pads from Sai. They fit the wheel like a glow and seems really good and durable. But i have a problem, i have set the pads as high as possible on the wheel without it sticking out on the top, but i feel like my shoes needs force to be put in place, which as a beginner makes balance hell š Is this how jump pads are supposed to be? I'm a size 46-47 (12/13 us shoe size) are my feet to big for the pads? š Should I start riding without untill i got better balance? Kind RegardsĀ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyTop Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Hmmm , I definitely would not recommend jump pads for a beginner. As a beginner you need to be able to moveĀ around.Ā Ā When they said beginners should use pads did they mean safety gear? ( knee pads , elbow pads )Ā Ā Or did they mean pads to protect your wheel from damage? ( bodyguard) I Donāt think they meant jump pads.Ā There are lots of different kindsĀ pads.Ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyTop Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Also, you should put them as low as possible if you are going to use them as a beginner. I still do not recommend them as a beginner.Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singasong Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 If you use velcro tape on the shell and the pads, you can easily move them around to get the perfect fit. Pads are without a doubt the best thing you can add to your wheel, climbing and trail riding are so much easier and you have infinitely more control. You will eventually want them to pretty much clamp down on your forefoot, and Clarke pads also have heel pegs too. Once you get confident on the wheel having tight pads feels like ski bindings, you'll wonder how you ever rode without themĀ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Iād say no, they keep you from moving freely. But then Iād say no for later as well, except special reasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) No need for JUMP pads as a beginner. Put the pads up for a while, and learn to ride it without them. You need the free movement as you're going to be all over the damn thing in the beginning. You also need to learn to weight shift, not ride with pad leverage. Learning to ride with restrictive pads can easily be a detriment to muscle and mental development. Youll also want to be able to mount and dismount in a hurry as a newbie. Mounting perfectly being new is rare and foot locks may be one more thing in the way. Keep the pads for later, once you find the ability to toss the wheel around. I have some very wide pads on mine and they dont get touched 80% of the time. You can do a lot on a wheel with simple weight shift. Jump locks are great for jumping, but are you REALLY ready for that yet? fwiw, I dont jump and off-road much. I dont use jump blocks on any of my wheels, and only use ShanesPads on my sherm. One of these years I may add some jump blocks, but no need for me to just yet. Edited July 20, 2021 by ShanesPlanet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawpie Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) So... I'm approaching 2k miles andĀ just nowĀ am experimenting with power pads. Not jump pads, not yet. I've found that power pads require a slightly different ride style and stance and am glad I have gotten reasonably good at riding before trying them. It's not that I don't think I could have learned with them, it's what the others are saying: learn to move around on the pedals, find the stance that works, learn to stop quickly, learn to deal with speed and braking wobbles. Then you're ready toĀ start pushing your wheel hard with pads. Otherwise, it seems like it'd be an unneeded complication. Edited July 21, 2021 by Tawpie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Thanks for the answers guys, your answers show pretty much what I was thinking. The pads are truly amazing when riding over bumps etc, but other then that they feel more like a hazard for me Will be putting them on a shelf for now, and look back at them with more experience Ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Sharkman Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) Agreed all with what folks have said previously. Iām just underĀ the 1000 mile mark (combined between the Tesv2Ā and Nik+AR) and didnāt need pads at all for the lighter weight Tesla. For learning purposes, itās beneficialĀ to ride ānakedā so that you can understand the wheel mechanics and how your feet and legs interact with the wheel as you learn to ride. Ā Once you get that through that part of the learning process, I do thinkĀ pads help quite a bit, especially with heavier wheels. Iāve heard a few explanations andĀ it makesĀ sense that the extra contact points the pads provide pushed up againstĀ your shoes and shins addĀ better control,Ā reducesĀ fatigue, and grantsĀ more comfort.Ā Iāve been using the stock smaller Begode pads shipped with recent wheels,Ā but am looking into larger pads for those,Ā as Speedy Feet described, āhandlebarsā for your shins. I havenāt been interested in jumping my wheel thus far, so thatās more of an afterthought on my end. Edited July 25, 2021 by TheSlyGiraffEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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