Best sparring gear to get?

[BP714]

I'm most concerned about the instep/shin protector. Currently I have the cloth one that is 4 years old and I want to replace it. How are the foot protectors versus the instep?

 

[Andrew Green]

Leather Muay Thai style shin / instep get my vote. The dipped foam ones don't hold up well to abuse at all.

 

[Jphtkd]

The Mooto foot pads are nice. Daedo and some of the others that you have to fit every toe into are a pain in the *** to put on. For shin pads, Daedo, Adidas, or Mooto all make pretty decent equipment. Sang moo sa makes the same quality as well and is quite a bit more inexpensive.

 

[Stac3y]

Some tournament circuits don't allow leather gear, so check where you are going to compete. I use neoprene shin splint supports and vinyl sparring boots--I like my toes covered.

 

[Laurentkd]

Ask your instructor, and get whatever he tells you to get. Different gear is used for different purposes, is allowed at different tournaments, and is even covered by different insurance carriers. Just follow your instructors advice, and support your school and buy it directly from him (assuming you have that option).

 

[d1jinx]

if you are competing in TKD, the ones i love and prefer the most are the Tekno Q21 shin and instep. They are seperate, but are the best I have ever had. I have had adidas and many other brand shin and insteps but these are by far the absolute best I have ever had. Nice and solid. Well made. not big and bulky, and accepted by any tkd tournament. You will not be dissapointed. They used to have the best hogu's too, but now they are no good since they switch the hogu design.The Q21 hard was the best.
Any TEKNO reps reading this you need to update your hogu...
Forearm guards are nice but i wear my adidas, because they are soft and comfortable. But u asked about shin so here ya go.....

http://www.usatekno.net/america/ind...&category_id=2&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

 

[d1jinx]

PS.....
I hate their crappy J3 hogu. stay away from it.

 

[BP714]

thank you!! I will now compare the weights with the other shinguards but those do look pretty good. Maybe its just me but the image of the instep protector doesn't look very appealing to me.

 

[IcemanSK]

if you are competing in TKD, the ones i love and prefer the most are the Tekno Q21 shin and instep. They are seperate, but are the best I have ever had. I have had adidas and many other brand shin and insteps but these are by far the absolute best I have ever had. Nice and solid. Well made. not big and bulky, and accepted by any tkd tournament. You will not be dissapointed. They used to have the best hogu's too, but now they are no good since they switch the hogu design.The Q21 hard was the best.
Any TEKNO reps reading this you need to update your hogu...
Forearm guards are nice but i wear my adidas, because they are soft and comfortable. But u asked about shin so here ya go.....

http://www.usatekno.net/america/ind...&category_id=2&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Tekno's biggest problem is that they have a lot of trouble delivering their product. Great products, but the company has a great deal of trouble getting products to customers.

 

[BP714]

How is the instep? The foot protector from mooto looks better, but I can't really say since I'm basing it off of the picture.

 

[d1jinx]

08-08-2009 04:22 PMBP714Re: Best sparring gear to get?
How is the instep? The foot protector from mooto looks better, but I can't really say since I'm basing it off of the picture.

Its kindof akward at first. Stays on but feels funny after years of having shin and insteps that were connected, be 2 pieces. I must admit, I dont really like the sock style footprotectors. I have never had the Mooto so I cannot fairly compare them. I have grown to like the instep, but the shin was an instant love.

As for thier problems with shipping, I have never myself had one so I can't confirm or deny that. They have been good with me but all i get is the shin/ instep and forearms from them.

 

[msmitht]

Adidas or Mooto. James Kim (Mooto) has really good products. Dae Do is ok but does not last as long

 

[BP714]

I've decided I want to get the Q21 shin guards, but they are currently sold out and wow its hard to find another site that has it. Would you happen to know where else I can get it? I might as well get forearm guards too any recommendations?

 

[d1jinx]

If you called and they said they are sold out, did they give you a date they would have them? They are the company so It sounds like like are thier own worse enemy, no products on shelf means no sale. no sale means no business, no business means close the doors. Its a shame.

I'd say get a expected date from them and make your decision... to wait or find another brand. Its a shame too... they were really nice.

 

[Laurentkd]

I've decided I want to get the Q21 shin guards, but they are currently sold out and wow its hard to find another site that has it. Would you happen to know where else I can get it? I might as well get forearm guards too any recommendations?

That's Tekno for you...

 

[IcemanSK]

That's Tekno for you...

Yeah, that's what I was saying. In a conversation with the owner of Tekno by phone last year, he told me that he couldn't get any of his product to me for months. He basically told me that he didn't have a viable business. It's a great product, but if you can't get it, it's worthless.

I'd look elsewhere.

 

[BP714]

Yeah I tried calling their 800 number and it was disconnected... I'm wondering if the company tanked. Its a shame because one of my classmates have the shins guards too and they were rock hard. Maybe I'll look around my local martial arts shop and hopefully they'll have it.

 

[d1jinx]

wow... guess they went under. no way to get ahold of them. I have a direct number at home... I'll look into it when i get home. Its a shame, nice gear. Someone else should pick up their line... century or AWMA. It would get more exposure and be a better seller. wow... guess i better take good care of the gear i got... it dont look like i can replace it....

Maybe I can auction it off to the highest bidder on ebay and get 1 million dollars.... :uhyeah:

 

[terryl965]

Tekno is still around they are just not able to fill orders, I have been holding for two years for a new J-3 as of today still none. It is a shame because they had great equipment.