Chads93GT wrote:trogman wrote:Reminds me of a caver who posted on FB recently, saying that he sees no need for cavers to wear knee pads. His contention was that doing so makes your knees tender and soft, and if you go without knee pads they will eventually toughen up and you'll have no need for protection. Yeah, right! I think I'll just keep right on using my knee pads, thank you!
Trogman
You mean the guy I immediately responded to how I was in awe of his self proclaimed hardass-ness?
Yep, that's the one. As I recall, he was thoroughly excoriated by several other cavers as well. Not so much because he proclaimed he didn't need kneepads, but because he seemed to be deriding those who did use them. I always say, to each their own. If it works for you, fine. But don't belittle or ridicule me because I do it a little differently. It shouldn't matter as long as I don't endanger myself or someone else.
Good discussion topic, since footwear is (for me) one of the most important articles of attire. If my feet ain't happy, I ain't happy!
Trogman