/ Slades Protection Guide

/ The Slades protections 

The Slades 3 x 2 protection pack protects the knees, elbows, and wrists in case of impact while roller skating. Wearing a helmet in addition to the protection pack is recommended.

Knee and elbow pads are worn with the shell facing outward, with no distinction between right and left. Wrist guards are worn with the protective shell at the palms of the hands. When properly fitted, the logo on the strap should be on the top side of the hand.

Warning, wearing protective gear helps reduce the severity of injuries related to a fall, but does not guarantee their complete absence.

Just like our Slades and Flaneurz skates, the protective gear was not designed for hockey, skateparks, or other aggressive quad roller practices.

/ The choice of size

To determine your size, get a measuring tape or a piece of string and a standard ruler. Then measure your knees, elbows, and wrists as shown in the diagram.

Then refer to the size guide below to choose the size that suits you. If you are unsure between 2 sizes, we recommend opting for the larger size, as the protections are elastic and the straps are adjustable.

Note: The measurements provided correspond to the product's measurements. We recommend choosing the size that is closest to your own measurements.

/ The setup

  Setting up the wrist guards :

1. The protection marked "left" must be on the left hand and the one marked "right" must be on the right hand.
2. Open the hook-and-loop strips.
3. Slide your hand into the protection by inserting your thumb into the hole. The palm of your hand should be on the side of the plastic piece.
4. Make sure to tighten the hook-and-loop strap around the wrist joint.
5. Make sure to tighten the upper band around the hand.
6. Make sure to tighten the hook-and-loop strap at the base of the fingers.
7. To provide maximum protection, the wrist guards must be tight enough and not slip.

Setting up knee pads and elbow pads:

1. The protection marked "left" must be located on the left knee or left elbow, and the one marked "right" must be on the right elbow or right knee.
2. Place the protection on the knees and elbows.
3. Close the Velcro straps.
4. To provide maximum protection, the knee pad or elbow pad must be tight enough and not slip.

Attention! Do not tighten the protections too firmly to avoid blocking blood circulation.

/ The composition

Knee and elbow pads: protective shells made of white polypropylene, 600D nylon fabric, blue velcro.

Wrist guards: white polypropylene shell, 1.2 mm blue PU leather, white rivets, white 210D nylon.

/ The maintenance of protections

Hand wash, do not machine dry, do not iron. Always air out well after use.

It is recommended to change protections when they show too many signs of wear.

/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SAFETY

1. Do not modify the design of the protective gear at the risk of impacting its safety (for example: adding stickers, accessories, paints…)
2. Check for any damage (e.g., deformation, cracks, condition of the straps...) to the protective equipment before each use.
3. Replace the protections in case of a fall or severe impact.
4. Clean the covers with soapy water and a soft cloth. Some cleaning products may damage the covers.
5. Air dry the protections after each use and store them in a cool, dry place.
6. Changes in ambient conditions (e.g., temperature...) can significantly reduce the performance of the protective device.
7. Controlling your speed, wearing protective gear is not always enough to prevent injuries.
8. The lifespan of the protections is 2 years.

/ THE STANDARD EN 14120​

The Slades protections comply with the EN 14120:2003+A1 2007 standard. This European standard specifies requirements and testing methods regarding ergonomics, safety, comfort, retention system, durability, abrasion, and shock performance of protective devices for wrists, palms, knees, and elbows (hereinafter referred to as "protective devices") intended for all users of roller sports equipment.

The Slades protections are certified Class C and Level 1. Class C pertains to the protection of users weighing between 50 kg and 100 kg. Level 1 pertains to the protection for normal use in roller sports.

/ INFORMATIONS

Manufacturer Information:

Sporting Goods Co.,Ltd

Factory address:

No. 12, Yizong Road, Mingyin Industrial Area, Qinghu, Qishi Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China.

Item No#SG230001P

1. No protection can offer total protection against injuries.
2. Any contamination, alteration of the protections, or improper use that could dangerously reduce the performance of the protections should be avoided.
3. This protective pack is designed to protect against impacts caused by the collision of a body part with an obstacle while practicing roller sports. This pack has passed the compliance tests for the EN 14120:2007 + A1:2007 standard of the EU 2016/425 EHSR, at level 1.
4. The EU type examination was carried out by: SGS Fimko Oy, Takomotie 8, Fl-00380 Helsinki, Finland. Notified body no. 0598.

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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