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Old 10-24-2011, 09:00 PM
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Thumbs up Asterisk Ultra Cell

Tired of messing around with laces on your Asterisk knee braces?
I know I am. Everyone is hitting the trail while I'm fumbling with the laces.

Here's Asterisk's answer. Looks like you turn a knob to tighten them up.

http://adrenalinemx.com/asterisk-int...ll-knee-brace/



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Old 10-27-2011, 07:36 PM
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Any idea what the price is?
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Old 10-27-2011, 08:01 PM
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$699 a pair.
10% off that if you're a previous customer.
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Old 10-27-2011, 09:52 PM
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Tired of messing around with laces on your Asterisk knee braces?
I know I am. Everyone is hitting the trail while I'm fumbling with the laces.

Here's Asterisk's answer. Looks like you turn a knob to tighten them up.

http://adrenalinemx.com/asterisk-int...ll-knee-brace/

That is the only way they can get ahead of you! 'Sides, you pass them soon enough
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Old 10-28-2011, 07:37 AM
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Thats sweet! Like a ski boot adjustment. My CTi is getting hammered, I'd love a pair of these.
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Old 10-28-2011, 08:49 AM
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They do look nice, I got a pre-flyer from my distributor the other day on these. We've used the Boa reel type system on wakeboard boots for a while now, I still haven't seen a weight yet but carbon fiber/aluminum can't be to heavy ! They have a lot of features:
The Ultra Cell™ Knee Protection System is without question the most technologically-advanced Knee Protection System available. Several patented revolutionary design concepts come together in unison to create this System. The A.R.C. Cuff’s ability to be totally adjustable for fit, yet remain rigid, along with a superior fastening design in partnership with Boa? Technologies, a natural free-motion, rolling-gliding hinge, tibial plateau-capturing frame design, brace-to-boot tether attachment, and a full time-full coverage patella cup, sets this knee brace decades ahead of all the rest.
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Ultra CELL™
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A.C.M. FRAME
_Anatomically correct design
_Carbon fiber epoxy Matrix
_Rigid & lightweight, impact distributing structure

ASYMMETRI-GLIDE HINGE
_Tracks the natural “rolling-gliding” motion of the knee joint
_Asymmetrical design allows each hinge to set properly
_Allows for automatic tibia alignment of lower frame
_Adjustable ext. regulator from 0? to 30?
_Condyle shims for fine tuning fit

A.R.C. CUFF
_Adjustable Retention Control
_Multiform rigid lateral support
_Built in Anti-Rotation connection
_Stainless steel retention strips
_Inverted adjustment increases lateral rigidity
_Thermo-Formed EV50 shock absorbent foam padding

ANTI-ROTATION TETHER
_Links the brace to the boot, making them as one
_Transfers forces of a lower leg rotation
_Adjustable to suit each individual

DUAL-INDEPENDENT SECUREMENT SYSTEM
_Medial Macro-Adjustment
_Superior security to strapping
_Boa? closure system provides smooth even closure and no pressure points
_Quick release tabs

TELE-TRI PATELLA CUP
_Telescoping Three piece design
_Easily removable
_High impact Nylon 6 material
_Full range of motion coverage of the knee cap
_Thermo-Formed EV50 shock absorbent foam padding

WATER RESISTANT
_Non-corrosive metals
_Non-corrosive composites
_Hand washable soft materials
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Old 10-28-2011, 09:27 AM
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Now if they are comfortable and even better yet covered by health insurance providers.

I'd really like to get a good pair but no matter the technology the bottom line is they have to fit and be comfortable. The problem is I haven't found a retailer that will stock any of the high end braces to try on.
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Another issue is that most of them measure by thigh/calf size, so a large for me is a different large for another-hard to stock like that
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I put in about 50 hard miles today with the new Ultra Cells.

Ultra Pros:
Lighter.
Main frame fits better around the leg.
Attatching system-Light years ahead.
Better warranty: BOA cable system has a lifetime warranty.
1 year warranty on the rest of the Ultra Cell.

Cons:
Bulkier around the knee guards. Had a tighter fit in the MX pants.
Instructions are the New World pictographs.


I did a "dry" fit with the Ultras Saturday. Fit was excellent. Had to do some minor tweeking of the metal cinch bars around the upper thigh. The braces come with an allen wrench for making these adjustments.

While riding, I could not feel any pressure points from the brace.
The new attatching cable system is fast to put on very easy to tighten up.
With the lace up system on the old braces, I was never sure they were tight enough.
I did not have any shifting of the braces while riding,
It was easier to grip the bike due to the better fitting main frame.
No chafing at all-the Ultras have nothing behind the knees that would cause chafing.

I am very impressed with the new Ultra Cell knee braces. I was ready to pull the trigger on the Troy Lee braces when I saw these.
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glad to hear all that, just ordered a pair....
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