Why SERYT Knee Pads Are a Game Changer

When I first started to tele ski I was wearing bulky inline skate knee pads. That’s what there was and that’s what we all used. As time went on, I upgraded to somewhat thinner bike pads, which were better, and then for some reason I stopped wearing knee pads full stop. Not sure why I stopped, but over the last few seasons I’ve had some moments where I felt it would be best to have them back on. Now, all snow sliders can benefit from wearing knee pads. Snowboarders for obvious reasons — catch a toe edge once on, you know the feeling. What about alpine skiers? Yep, still a good idea. Knowing that your knees are protected allows you to commit more aggressively to turns and in steep lines.

Enter SERYT protection onto the scene. SERYT was born from a simple idea: that protection shouldn’t compromise how you move, how you ride, or how you look. Designed in Italy and driven by a passion for performance, I think one of the biggest reasons that I like SERYT as a brand so much is that it has been started by mates who just want to make something cool and different.

The first thing that sold me was the fit. These things feel like a second skin. The seamless, sock-like design slips on easily and doesn’t bunch or rub, even after long days in the backcountry or riding lifts from first to last chair. There are no straps, no awkward gaps — just a smooth, compressive fit that stays put. I’ve done big days boot packing and not once did I need to adjust them. That alone is huge.

Protection and comfort have long been two different things in snow protection, but the impact protection SERYT kneepads offer is legit. SERYT uses this injected TPU that stays flexible even in sub-zero temps but hardens up on impact. I took a knee to a buried rock mid-line and walked away with nothing more than a bruise and some choice words. That could’ve been a season-ender with anything less.

The breathability of the material in the FLOW pads is awesome. I have even been riding them on my bike this summer testing and I haven’t had any issues of overheating.

And there’s a string to the bow for the environmentally conscious also. SERYT uses Polygiene, an industry-leading antibacterial textile technology that inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria, which is an extra bonus meaning they don’t stink up the van or lodge after a week on the hill. Less washing means less water usage and less wear on the kneepad.

Style for me is huge. Good or bad, that’s questionable for sure, but SERYT hit the style mark for everyone 100%. Most knee pads are black, boring, and made to hide. SERYT is the only brand I’ve seen that makes protection you’re actually stoked to wear. They’ve got over eight colour options. My favs are the Cosmic Pink and the White and Gold ones. Sure, they are hidden under your ski pants, but you know how awesome you are. And when the summer comes around and you dust off your bike shorts, you know you’re gonna be getting some attention.

Final thoughts? The FLOW knee pads from SERYT are awesome. I’d honestly forgotten I was wearing them, which is exactly what you want. Let’s face it, if you kept having to adjust them you would be annoyed and you wouldn’t wear them anymore. They have become essential kit — not just for safety, but because they actually improve how I ride. More confidence means bigger sends and more days on snow. If I don’t wear them, I feel nervous and that ain’t good. And the colour in the pads is just plain cool.

Just as I finished writing this I found out from the supplier that they are going to be selling kids sizes later on this season!

View the full SERYT range here.

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