I'll ask the dumb question:dunce:-- and I apologize if its answered in the thread and I missed it-- what makes patches or knee pads important for bump skiing other than "steaziness". Flame away..... but I simply must know...perhaps my bump struggles are due to my patchless pants :wink:? I thought I had narrowed the issues to either skis or bindings (having purchased both new short poles and better fitting boots this year). If I need new pants too, I will definitely have to get a better deal on Greg's cabrawlers....
I believe it helps observe/grade a bump skier's turns. I think the patches make the motion of the turn stand out more.