Knee/Elbow pads - Hatch or Alta Tactical?

SC_SY · May 23rd, 2006, 02:03

I've tried a friend's pair of Hatch Centurion knee pads before, and for me they were OK (they had some slight trouble staying on). Right now I'm looking for a set of Elbow/Knee pads for myself.

Between Hatch Centurion and Alta Tactical, which of the two have you found to work better regardless of camo options? Or is there no true difference between the two manufacturers?

The type of the pads I am referring to are the standard hard cap ones, not soft.

Ryan-John · May 23rd, 2006, 02:08

I only have a pair of Woodland/Black Alta Tactical knee and elbow pads, they stay on and never loosen or fall down to shins for me, easily tightened and loosened straps help. I'd go with ALTA!!! :cheers:

Mantelope · May 23rd, 2006, 02:33

I've used both, and Alta are definitely better.

oates76 · May 23rd, 2006, 04:08

Agreed, alta all the way (I own a pair of both, and the Alta's are far more comfortable, and stay in place better). Check out www.davesarmysurplus.com They have both versions of CADPAT knee pads.

Farmboy · May 23rd, 2006, 08:44

I have used both Hatch and Alta and the Alta ones are far better in quality and in getting them on and off.

The Hatch you have to feed the velcro through the buckle and pull it back onto itself. The Alta's have a button that you loop a "hook" onto.

We have quite a large number of them in stock as well as elbow pads to.

http://www.oneshottactical.com/merch...tegory_Code=PW

Whozat · May 23rd, 2006, 12:44

Alta all the way baby. The velcro on the Hatch ones gets fowled with crap, you'll never encounter that with the Alta ones.
If you have trouble with them slipping down, try smearing a little bit of silicone caulking on the inside of the lower strap. This will help, that or grow some bigger calf muscles.

CDN_Stalker · May 23rd, 2006, 12:45

I've only seen the Alta ones, but own a pair of the Hatch ones, from what I can tell the Alta would be better/more comfortable. Just saying because I regularly use my Hatch ones and they aren't perfect.

Gordon · May 23rd, 2006, 12:50

I've never tried the Alta kneepads, but there are tricks to make the hatch kneepads stay up (I just use one and strap it to my leg rig when I'm using it). Hatch has new kneepads out that I haven't had the opportunity to try. You can get regular Hatch kneepads for $15 US, or the TLS for $40 US. I haven't seen the Altas for less than $35 CND, but you get what you pay for, apparently.

Farmboy · May 23rd, 2006, 13:15

Quote:

I haven't seen the Altas for less than $35 CND, but you get what you pay for, apparently.

I have the Altas for $29.99

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May 23rd, 2006, 02:03	#1
SC_SY Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario	Knee/Elbow pads - Hatch or Alta Tactical? I've tried a friend's pair of Hatch Centurion knee pads before, and for me they were OK (they had some slight trouble staying on). Right now I'm looking for a set of Elbow/Knee pads for myself. Between Hatch Centurion and Alta Tactical, which of the two have you found to work better regardless of camo options? Or is there no true difference between the two manufacturers? The type of the pads I am referring to are the standard hard cap ones, not soft.

May 23rd, 2006, 08:44	#5
Farmboy Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Trenton Area	I have used both Hatch and Alta and the Alta ones are far better in quality and in getting them on and off. The Hatch you have to feed the velcro through the buckle and pull it back onto itself. The Alta's have a button that you loop a "hook" onto. We have quite a large number of them in stock as well as elbow pads to. http://www.oneshottactical.com/merch...tegory_Code=PW __________________ Official Merchant of War. Exclusive Canadian Distributor for Blue Force Gear, Knights Armament, Rainier Arms, High Ground, Battle Comp, Multitasker and more! http://oneshottactical.com/ One Shot Tactical Inc.

May 23rd, 2006, 12:44	#6
Whozat Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Westminster, B.C.	Alta all the way baby. The velcro on the Hatch ones gets fowled with crap, you'll never encounter that with the Alta ones. If you have trouble with them slipping down, try smearing a little bit of silicone caulking on the inside of the lower strap. This will help, that or grow some bigger calf muscles. __________________ Paul / Whozat BCAC

May 23rd, 2006, 02:08	#2
Ryan-John Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee	I only have a pair of Woodland/Black Alta Tactical knee and elbow pads, they stay on and never loosen or fall down to shins for me, easily tightened and loosened straps help. I'd go with ALTA!!! :cheers:

May 23rd, 2006, 02:33	#3
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	I've used both, and Alta are definitely better.

May 23rd, 2006, 04:08	#4
oates76 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, AB	Agreed, alta all the way (I own a pair of both, and the Alta's are far more comfortable, and stay in place better). Check out www.davesarmysurplus.com They have both versions of CADPAT knee pads.

May 23rd, 2006, 12:45	#7
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	I've only seen the Alta ones, but own a pair of the Hatch ones, from what I can tell the Alta would be better/more comfortable. Just saying because I regularly use my Hatch ones and they aren't perfect. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

May 23rd, 2006, 12:50	#8
Gordon Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Peterborough, ON, Canada	I've never tried the Alta kneepads, but there are tricks to make the hatch kneepads stay up (I just use one and strap it to my leg rig when I'm using it). Hatch has new kneepads out that I haven't had the opportunity to try. You can get regular Hatch kneepads for $15 US, or the TLS for $40 US. I haven't seen the Altas for less than $35 CND, but you get what you pay for, apparently.

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