POC VPD Air is fantastic. If you need a bit more protection the POC VPD 2.0 is really good. The Air is just hard to beat.

I’m like you, I’ve tried 8 pairs of pads. AliExpress, multiple fox, launch and enduro and also 100%. It really depends for me. If I’m just pedalling around and not pushing anything hard I wear a cheap pair from Ali express. How ever not very good coverage, but good enough for a low impact crash. If I’m shuttling and riding more DH tracks I wear the launch, if I’m riding hard trails but pedalling heaps I wear the enduro pads. What I will say is foxes durability on the high end pads is crap. Great protection from a crash, but wear and tear from putting them on and off they rip and tear. It has also happened on all my boys as well

I’m in MN. Just ordered a Ripley AF. Found your comparison really helpful. I’m 210lbs so I’m going to upgrade the suspension a titch. Can’t wait to ride it.

Thanks for the review, and honest feedback. Good luck with the channel!

I've gone through a similar journey with knee pads and if you want breathability and comfort the dainese trailskins are the best imho.

The E-Line is actually the most aggressive protection from G-Form, but it doesn't currently come in a knee-shin, unfortunately. They make a knee-shin of the Pro Rugged.

What's the background music? I love me some electronic djent. I recommend Andromida. Your mono audio however ...

Have you tried the fox launch elite knee/shin?

Is the DC30 knee sleave the same as the Enduro D30 Knee Pads?

Do you have and link?