Asterics, Donjoy and CTI knee braces...

puhiS

puhiS

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What are the pros and cons for those braces?

I tore my ACL last winter and I need a knee brace now.

So im looking for the best knee brace out there for skiing and bmx riding.

 
i, on the other hand, would not. when i used one for a day skiing, i hated it. it was wayyy too big and bulky. it did it's job really well, but i don't see how it would be a ton better than the smaller braces. i usually use a donjoy, and it's one of my favorites. it's light and it's small and supportive; nothing fancy, it does it's job. i just had my acl replaced and i need a new brace, though. i'm looking into breg. their active brace, or whatever you call it, actually has the metal suport that sits off of your skin about 5 mm; there's padding everywhere else. kinda hard to explain, but they look to be nice a light, and i've personally heard nothing but good about them. I can't attest to CTI, but i've heard from a few dudes who've used most braces that they're wayyyy over-rated. hope that helps? Donjoy, and look into breg.
 
ive had the custom fit donjoy for 3 years now... no problems at all. if any knee gives me issues, its the knee that i DIDNT have the acl replacment on.
 
ive been using a Don Joy all last season, and just got another one made for my other knee, just cause i love the feeling of security. if you wear them directly on your skin they get a lil itchy, but with long johns or something thin beneith it, i can have it on all day without ever noticing. its very supportive, and never moves around.
 
CTi2 takes a plaster mold of your leg and then forms the graphite to the mold for a perfect fit. You can limit the amount of bend (keeping the knne slightly bent or a lot) There is also an attachment that allows you to bolt to your ski boot, with a quick release pin.

CTi was the way to go when I investigated braces several years ago.

BTW it is also the most expensive, although I think you get what you pay for.
 
I currently use asterisk on both knees. I had a Don Joys before that and I think they are both good braces. the Don Joys will run you twice as much. If your insurance is going to pay for it then get a CTI but if no I would get asterisk, great brace considering the price.
 
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Probably a good investment, but I am still just using neoprene ones.
 
i ride with the breg, it's so light weight and u dont notice it at all untill it's needed.

it's pimp about 960 canadian dollars.
 
i wear Asterisks, both knees, and i love em. I don't think i could ski without them after 2 years of using them. Although they can a be a lil awkward at first, you get used to them, and some of the bulkiness can be stripped down, for example i take the big knee-cap cups off of mine. Real solid, feel great, and you can still giver
 
have all of you had a knee injury before?

i was wondering if it would be a good investment to prevent a knee injury because i ski lots and my din is high so it is likly to happen before long.
 
I'm in the proces of creating the dopest knee brace protection system the world has ever seen, get ready!!!!! u'll all be stoked on it, but i have to get the pattent onit first, then its on!!!!!
 
I have a custom donjoy.  It's super comfortable, I don't realize I'm wearing it--and they have a guarantee where if you reblow your knee while wearing their brace, they pay for the surgery and everything.
 
you realize that's not the braces' fault, right? NO brace is preventative; your knee can still twist in anything. it's SUPPORTIVE. what you did could have happened in any brace.
 
I sometimes'll wear the small nylon ones with the metal supports bars, but that's only when my bum knee is nagging me.
 
No, riding bikes doesn't involve a cutting or twisting motion. Bike riding is good for your knees, not bad.  Unless you are doing crazy shit and wrecking yourself.  
 
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