Which Wrist Guards

General
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I have seen several threads for this topic, but they are all several years out of date.

I am about to start learning to unicycle on a 20" throwaway, and then purchase a Nimbus 24" muni. I want to wear wrist guards from the start and would like some advice on reasonably price ones.

I will be riding fairly flat forest paths and quiet country roads, maybe on the beach too. I will be riding for fitness and fun, and have no intention of doing big jumps or extreme muni.

Any recommendations?

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wrist guard

unicyclist.com/showthread91057

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I use Triple 8 gloves (they come in long or short fingered variety) then have a rear splint to stop hyper extension and a slider on the palm which is removable (so ideal for Uni) with a elasticated wrist wrap. They come up a bit small so you might want to go one size up from your usual size.

They are like the renowned Hillbilly gloves but a bit thinner as not made out of goat or whatever the HBs are made from :stuck_out_tongue: but more than enough (and more importantly I can actually get them in the UK unlike the Hillbillys).

I have used them for 9 months solid and they are still in great condition after many UPDs and they have really protected my wrists

I highly recommend them

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I also like the Triple 8 gloves. Here’s my review on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R1FHE6FSTAFE5D/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0042WSE14&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=3375251&store=sporting-goods

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BTW I think many of the product reviews have moved over to this forum:

http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27

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I did some more research and decided on SFR dual splint wrist guard due to some good reviews, and the reasonable price
However I found out that they are made of neoprene, which I have found makes me sweat !
Are there any similar guards which do not use neoprene?

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Still unsure which wrist guards to buy.

The Hired Hands look good, but what do you use in the winter to avoid fingers freezing off?
I couldn’t find any long fingered version available?
Didn’t really want to buy a separate pair just for winter.

Are there any good guards which fit under/over ski or other strong gloves?

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Apologies if this thread is getting boring, but I really need advice on wrist guards.

Is there a difference between wrist supports and wrist guards?
These 661’s wrist wraps look good, but will they protect my wrists as well as others termed wrist guards?
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/28359/661_Wrist_Wrap_2012

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Hillbilly full-fingers. 'nuf said.

:slight_smile:

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I just ordered same wrist guards last week - will see how they works. Reviews are very good.