What Knee Brace ??

[Gas Stu]

Anyone have any suggestions on knee braces, I currently use the EVS vision but still managed to rotate my knee out. Ive been told the EVS web and Asterisk are good, which one should I go for? My knees are really bad and pop out just stepping my foot down in a corner so I need the best but with a budget

[kim]

I got the Asterix for both knees. Bloody expensive, also very good. However I found that with very rigid boots, like the Tech 8, I get cramps very easy due to the legs basically being locked in the same position with little to no movement sideway and the same muscles get to do all the work. However with less rigid boots there is no issue.
Also the Asterix is quite tall and sits high on the upper leg and offer some protection when your legs hits the handle bars in a Handlebar Harry Style.

Borrow one from somebody for a day to try and make up your mind if its worth the investment. Make sure your adjust it correctly for your leg, tho.

[bergerhag]

I can't imagine that any brace can prevent a rotating movement by the knee induced by rotating the foot out. The brace is attached only by means of velcro fasteners to flesh and skin. It can certainly prevent some overstretching of the knee, as well as lateral impacts to the side, but rotation - no way.

Try grabbing with your hands above your knee where a brace would sit and try turning your hands around your legs. All tissue on the bone move and flex.

The only way a brace could prevent rotation is if it would be bolted to the bones.

A brace can of course stabilize an already damaged knee.

IMHO

//thomas

[Eugene]

The Asterisk brace has a strap that attaches the bottom of the brace to the boot, thereby greatly limiting rotation. You will never stop it completely, but the Asterisk is probably the most "comprehensive" brace

[bergerhag]

I did not know that. That helps alot.

[cladoo]

I had EVS Webs last year and now I have CTi custom braces and they are the best. My insurance covered it so it didn't cost me anything.

[kneehurts]

The custom CTi2 helps prevent the knee from rotating and hyper extending. You can also get an optional ACL block that prevents translation of the Tibia (resulting in a torn ACL). Mine has saved me many times from re-injuring my reconsructed ACL's. The one piece construction spreads twisting force up into the quadriceps. It is important to adjust the brace to limit hyper-extension. The CTi2 is expensive, but worth the money. Also, learn how to ride without taking your feet off the pegs It's funny how I've taught myself how to keep my feet on the pegs even when way out of shape and almost crashing. IMHO it improves your balance and makes you a better rider in the long run.

[roostafish]

Originally Posted by kneehurts

The custom CTi2 helps prevent the knee from rotating and hyper extending. You can also get an optional ACL block that prevents translation of the Tibia (resulting in a torn ACL). Mine has saved me many times from re-injuring my reconsructed ACL's. The one piece construction spreads twisting force up into the quadriceps. It is important to adjust the brace to limit hyper-extension. The CTi2 is expensive, but worth the money. Also, learn how to ride without taking your feet off the pegs It's funny how I've taught myself how to keep my feet on the pegs even when way out of shape and almost crashing. IMHO it improves your balance and makes you a better rider in the long run.

I'll agree with that. Stand up, keep feet on pegs. It's a mantra to recite whilst riding.