Didn't someone on here make their own?? If so, can someone link me to that post? Thanks.

Oh and if I end up buying some, where do those of you who have crash pads buy them?

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I buy the Waxel foam pads for my daughter. I just get them at our rink shop, but it's easy to find them on-line also. They run about $12-15 each, come 1/2", 3/4", and 1" thick, and in three sizes. My dd is 8 years old and wears the size small, 3/4" (though next set I'll probably move up to the 1"). The pads last several months, but eventually get squashed and I just replace them. My daughter uses both hip pads and the tailbone pad for her Axel and double Sal. She has an extra (third) hip pad for her left thigh when she is working on double toe and loop.

I also bought a set of gel pads ($$$), but my dd doesn't feel they provide much padding. She does however usually use a gel hip pad over her tailbone in competition. She can skate fine without it, but maybe it gives her a little more confidence and it doesn't show at all.

I know that some kids just use sponges, etc. but the Waxel pads work for us right now.

Good luck.

Have they been put to the test? The gel pads are thin, but provide much better protection than thicker foam pads. I know from experience.

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Yeah, It makes sense to me and I've heard the same (that the thin gel pads are actually better) from other experienced skaters which is why I spent all the money to get them. However, my 8-year old who has tried both and fallen on both doesn't feel that way. And since it's not me trying these jumps (I'm still working on a mini-waltz on the wall) and she seems to be doing fine with the foam, I don't feel like I should force her to switch.

However, I'm definitely not giving them away, so in the future, if she decides that everyone is right and the gel is better, we still have them .

I made my own gel pads, here is a link to the thread:
http://www.skatingforums.com/showthread.php?t=29158

one comment: I originally taped all the sticky edges of the pads, but have since removed the tape. The edges are sticky, but once they get a little bit of lint on them it's not too bad, and the lint doesn't make them look dirty and gross like I was afraid it would. Also, the edges clean up very nicely just with water. The tape was very poke-y and uncomfortable, and didn't stick very well- I don't recommend it.

Thanks! I think it was your post that I read! Thanks to all for the replies!

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I also have the rectangular sheet and found the sticky edges to be a problem. I had bought it for DD and just stopped while trying to figure out what to do. Now, thanks to you, I know!

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