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Black Diamond Telekneesis Kneepad
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The Black Diamond Telekneesis Kneepad lets you move objects with the power of your… knees. Unlike the cheesy skateboarding kneepads many telemarkers use, the Telekneesis only covers what it has to, so it doesn’t mess up the breathability of those expensive ski pants. Three plastic shells with closed cell foam backing are articulated to be minimalist when you’re standing up straight, but come together for full protection of the patella, as well as giving your upper shin and lower thigh a little coverage. The Telekneesis’s smooth beveled edges won’t catch on ski pants and are low profile so they won’t scoop snow or look doofy.
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On Sale
$38.95 $35.06 
Greatest Knee pad ever Period
This is the best knee pad you can buy out there. It stays in place and it protects not only your knee but above the knee and below. The design also creates a pocket for you knee to flex into. You don't even feel it when you wear it. I dare you to find a better knee pad out there.
Peace of mind
Been skiing in those kneepads 4 days at Snowcreek ski area in Missouri and 4 days in Keystone, Colorado by now. The construction of the buckles make it easy to put the pads on and take them off. The pads are lightweight and not bulky, stays in place well, I mean, it doesn't unfasten or slide down. Did not constrain either. I'm wearing them over the base layer pants under Arc'teryx Theta SK ski pants. I did not have any real big falls with a potential impact to knees, but those pads gave me peace of mind, comparing to several past season when I had falls like that. I have been skiing for 15 years now, and I don't fall often, but when I do, it hurts. Bought a helmet and a crash pad shorts as well. Cheaper than American doctors, you know.
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Training Tips
Heart monitors are useful for knowing when you are in the right zone for your training efforts. If you understand what your maximum heart rate is, you can set up your monitor to beep at you when you exceed the high or low range of your heart rate for the type of workout you are doing.
Cross training gives your body a chance to recover while still exercising. If yesterday has a hard run day up and down hills, then today's bicycle ride gives your aching knees a well deserved break.
Anaeroic threshold is when lactic acid starts to build up in your body as your muscles are not getting the oxygen they require. This threshold is typically expressed as a percentage of your VO2 max - the amount of oxygen per kilogram of weight that a person can use in converting fuel to energy. Elite athletes threshold might be as high as 90% of VO2 max.
Efficient running position allows you to run farther and faster. Keep the heel raise to a minimum, relax your upper body and hands, keep your upper body poised and quiet.
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