Axell Hodges x EVS Slayco96 Explosion Knee Guards — The Collab That Actually Hits
The Dudes
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Axell Hodges
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Axell Hodges doesn’t put his name on things that don’t rip. The EVS Slayco96 Explosion is his signature collab with EVS and Renen — elite knee protection with a colorway designed by one of the most creative riders in the game. Here’s the full breakdown.
EVS Slayco96 Explosion Knee Guard — $160 • Available at LiveTheGnar in S/M, L/XL, XXL
The Collab
The Slayco96 Explosion is a three-way collaboration between EVS Sports, Axell Hodges, and Renen. Axell is one of the most recognizable names in action sports — FMX legend, creative force, and someone who has always had an eye for design that goes beyond just slapping a name on a product. The Explosion colorway is his vision, executed with Renen’s art direction and EVS’s engineering.
The result is a knee guard that looks as good sitting in your gear bag as it does protecting your knees on the track. Bold graphics, clean finish, and built on the proven Slayco96 platform that riders have trusted for years.
What You’re Getting
The Slayco96 platform is EVS’s flagship knee protection system — a hard shell over a soft EVA foam backing with a wraparound design that stays put under pants without cutting off circulation. It’s CE-rated, motocross-approved, and worn by pro riders who need protection that actually holds up when things go wrong.
Protection
Hard shell CE-rated impact protection over EVA foam backing.
Fit
Wraparound design with adjustable straps. Fits under pants without bunching.
Sizes
S/M, L/XL, XXL. Youth version also available at $125.
Best For
MX, off-road, enduro, eMoto, trail riding. Anywhere your knees need to be in one piece.
Also Available
Slayco96 Explosion Youth Knee Guard — $125
Same Axell Hodges x Renen collab, sized for young riders. Because kids deserve proper protection too.
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EVS Slayco96 Explosion at LiveTheGnar
$160. S/M, L/XL, XXL in stock. Ships fast from Oceanside. Your knees will thank you.