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Dainese Trail Skins knee protector test

Dimitri Lehner

 · 14.07.2015

Dainese Trail Skins knee protector testPhoto: Daniel Simon
Dainese Trail Skins knee protector test
Thin protector, offers little protection, which is why it scored poorly in the TÜV laboratory.
Test 2015: Dainese Trail Skins joint protectorPhoto: Daniel Simon Test 2015: Dainese Trail Skins joint protector


ConclusionThe "Trail Skin" model consists of a spandex sock with thin foam pads and is therefore more suitable as minimalist protection for trail riding. Unfortunately, the pads are quite flat and not very tight on the knee. Surprisingly, it failed the EN test, albeit narrowly. According to the manufacturer, it has the classification.


Shock absorption (60 %): ** (2 out of 6 stars)
Wearing comfort (40 %): **** (4 out of 6 stars)


Price: 59 € -
Weight: 282 g
SizesS, M, L, XL
Web: www.dainese.com

TÜV damping test: High and sharp - the force curve of the Dainese Trail Skin shows that the lightweight protector absorbs forces poorly. It even just exceeds the minimum requirement of protection level 1.Photo: FREERIDE Magazin TÜV damping test: High and sharp - the force curve of the Dainese Trail Skin shows that the lightweight protector absorbs forces poorly. It even just exceeds the minimum requirement of protection level 1. Test 2015: Dainese Trail Skins joint protectorPhoto: FREERIDE Magazin Test 2015: Dainese Trail Skins joint protector
Dimitri Lehner

Dimitri Lehner is a qualified sports scientist. He studied at the German Sport University Cologne. He is fascinated by almost every discipline of fun sports - besides biking, his favourites are windsurfing, skiing and skydiving. His latest passion: the gravel bike. He recently rode it from Munich to the Baltic Sea - and found it marvellous. And exhausting. Wonderfully exhausting!

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