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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Something to help the old guys

Folks, I have been reading about all the spring swaps and other long work that can take a toll on the knees and hips.

I wanted to share something I recently found that for me, is a Godsend. It is a sort of padded skateboard for the knees. It is heavy duty plastic, and works like a charm holding up my 250lb frame.

When I saw it at the Grizzly showroom in Pennsylvania last week, I tried it out and was scooting all over the showroom. (keep it away from the kids or you wil never get it back!)

A bit pricey at $27, but I think it is worth every penny I paid in pain relief.

G8078 Knee Saver Dolly



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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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For my old knees I just use some strap on knee pads. It seems easier and they stay with me when I go from one position to the next. Cheaper to, and they are easier to use on rougher surfaces!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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The advantage to this is that you don't have to move the legs or get up to get around.

Nope, it won't work on gravel too well!! Knee pads win hands down on that.


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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Kneepads on Wheels, Gel Knee Pads - KneeBlades.com

A little more expensive, I saw them on Truck U on Speed Channel, good concept but more expensive.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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That price is OK but I resorted to knee pads. I had a creeper that I laid on in my mechanicn' days.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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Ya know a small cooler with "beverages" would fit perfectly on that.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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I think it needs a few cupholders above the wheels, yeah that would be nice.
 
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