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Mike Hirst

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Accordion knee pads
« on: June 23, 2012, 01:10:03 PM »
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kunys-KP309-Accordian-Knee-Pads-/270869111153?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item3f110ea171

In light of recent discussion re straps and playing position the above link may be of interest.
« Last Edit: June 23, 2012, 03:14:22 PM by Mike Hirst »
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Re: Accordion knee pads
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2012, 01:34:01 PM »
Knee Pads - I guess they, along with Elbow pads are for if you take a tumble when playing Polkas whilst Rollerblading  :o
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Re: Accordion knee pads
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2012, 02:21:21 PM »
Tony Hall usually drapes a piece of cloth over his knee, not sure if  it is to protect bellows from trousers or trousers  ( and contents thereof ) from bellows!

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Re: Accordion knee pads
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2012, 03:04:04 PM »
That seller definitely needs a lesson in geography!! The last I knew the Scottish Islands are still part of the UK.
So served by the same mail service.

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Re: Accordion knee pads
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2012, 04:38:26 PM »
blimey - never knew knee pads were on the agenda.
If it was ear defenders for accordions I could understand  ::)
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Re: Accordion knee pads
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2012, 07:30:15 PM »
Quote from: Mike Hirst on June 23, 2012, 01:10:03 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kunys-KP309-Accordian-Knee-Pads-/270869111153?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item3f110ea171

In light of recent discussion re straps and playing position the above link may be of interest.

Nearly every accordion I've ever seen has feet, but I've never seen one with knees.
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Re: Accordion knee pads
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2012, 08:23:46 AM »
Could be very useful to those with serious MAD. The hours spent grovelling in front of 'er indoors......"but, I only want one more"!
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Re: Accordion knee pads
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2012, 08:39:56 AM »
Maybe there's also a market for 'accordion groin protectors' .....
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Re: Accordion knee pads
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2012, 09:07:13 AM »
Quote from: pikey on June 24, 2012, 08:39:56 AM
Maybe there's also a market for 'accordion groin protectors' .....
:o !
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Re: Accordion knee pads
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2012, 09:28:53 AM »
Oh ... "box".... :|bl
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Re: Accordion knee pads
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2012, 01:58:05 PM »
Quote from: Lyra on June 24, 2012, 09:28:53 AM
Oh ... "box".... :|bl

precisely!

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Re: Accordion knee pads
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2012, 09:08:38 PM »
Oh, no they're not!  :-[
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