Description
Original Mesh vs. T2 shorts
The original mesh shorts have a heavy-duty spandex mesh material on the outside with a light mesh on the inside. The two layers are sewn together and there are slits in the light mesh which allow the pads to be inserted into the pockets. The T2 shorts are the heavy-duty mesh on the inside with pockets on the outside made of a solid spandex fabric. The T2 pockets have flaps to hold the pads in place. The padding that comes with the original mesh shorts have 3/8″ thick pads on glutes and side leg, and 1/2″ thick total padding on the tailbone and hips. The tailbone and hip pads are made from two different densities of foam. The T2 pads are 5/8″ thick with multiple layers and three different densities of foam so you can remove and customize the layers as you wish. The padded coverage area for both shorts is the same. The T2 shorts have a drawstring and the original mesh shorts do not have a drawstring.
Ergonomic Mobility and Comfort
We have engineered and crafted our padded shorts with the perfect spacing to provide a complete range of motion. The design minimizes the gaps between pads while providing maximum coverage.
Articulated Hip Protection System
The combined hip pad and upper leg pad allows total leg movement while covering a large area around the hip joint and the upper leg. The two pads interlock when falling with a straight leg to create one long pad. If you fall with a bent leg the lower pad wraps around the front of the hip pad creating an “L” shaped pad. Both configurations provide maximum coverage of the hip and upper leg area.
Heavy Duty Elastic
Our 1.5” wide jacquard elastic gives the stretch you want and the durability you need when you’re using Tortoise Pads. It will keep its shape and will retain its strength ride after ride.
