The pre curved shape of the joint vpd elbow pads offer excellent levels of protection and comfortthe reinforced stretchy fabric of the sleeve holds the pads nicely in place and the use of impact absorbing vpd allows for extra manoeuvrability vpd offers a high level of protection plus has a unique ability to adapt to the riders body shape on impact the vpd goes from soft to hard to dissipate the energy from the crashthe vpd pad is also perforated to increase breathability and rider comfort