Elbow and Knee guards

I'm looking for some new elbow and knee guards and wanted to get some input from you guys. Let me know what you use and what you like and dislike about them. I'm trying to stay in the under $50 range for each pair. Thanks!

I wear Troy Lee Combat knee/shin guards, and the elbow guards are part of a whole downhill armor set. Troy Lee Descender. I like them both because they give great protection all the way around. The only drawback I found with the knee/shin guards were they were a bit tight inside the boot, but nothing too uncomfortable. Better have it covered than shredded.

Thor Force Knee Guards , $85 are more like a knee brace , I have used them for 6 years and landed on my knees many times well worth the money. Just got a pair of Thor Static Elbow Guards. They slide on. They don't have belts. like them so far $27 . I would not ride off road without them or a chest protector & good boots . Used knee pads when I broke my leg might not have if I had these braces .

I've read a lot of good reviews on those Thor Force guards on TT and ADV. I'm going to have to give those a second look. Thanks for the responses....anybody else have some suggestions?

666 D3O stuff!

Another vote for Thor Force. My knees feel like you can do anything to them and it won't hurt. I also had knee surgery in Aug, and they make my knees feel like they are in a protective cocoon. I recommend getting some of those thigh-high socks or knee pad liners, because when the velcro from the neoprene rolls under, you will be begging for some!

Jim

Knees: Thor Quadrant; They're cheap, but do the job. Easy donning and fit in the boots.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/6/10/1984/ITEM/Thor-Motocross-Quadrant-Knee-Guards.aspx

I don't wear elbow guards. Never have. Tried several types, but could never get use to the impeded arm mobility. I only wear a chest protector in particularly rocky terrain.

Underbody: Six-Six-One Not in the OP request, but if you can find some silk underwear (and your friends don't make fun of you) they do provide protection (oxymoronish I realize since I wear neither chest or elbow protection) wick moisture away from your body adding to comfort in both hot and cold temps.

http://www.sixsixone.com/Catalog_661Moto.aspx?id=0aaf792e-3bea-49a6-b029-164093fd405a&product=0e176e89-fc18-40ac-a4e5-edac4a2663aa

I bought some Fox Titan Race Knee/Shin guards, and while im not to fond of Fox's products these knee/shin guards are built for purpose and comfort, and seem durable. The fit nicely in my Alpinestars Tech 3 boots and at a cost of $16 you can't go wrong. I found them at cyclegear(in store).

For elbow guards I went for something more expensive and do not regret it at all. I bought the Alpinestars Bionic 2 upper body armor (all one piece: spine protector/kidney belt/shoulder guards/elbow guards/chest protector), only cost me $230 , and is extremely comfortable and very easy to put on and take off. Keeps me very cool durring hot days too.