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I destroyed my knee last year and ruined everything you could. I’m gonna be super picky with getting knee braces so I don’t re tear anything. What’s everyone’s opinions on the best knee brace? Especially after an injury? I’m torn between asterisk and EVS
So, nice article
The Shop
I just bought a set, put them on at home and jumped around. Sure enough, they slipped. I took them back. While researching braces I came across a video of Tony Cairoli promoting DonJoy custom-carbon braces. On a whim, I called DonJoy who put me in touch with the local sales rep.
They had a great deal so I bought them. For $850 you get 2 sets of braces (4 total). The rep came to my house and measured my legs. I gave her a check and they arrived a week later. The rep came back to my house, adjusted the braces and showed me how to properly put them on.
The braces are an exact fit. They have never slipped. They do not require knee sleeves under the braces so they are very cool (I live in FL).
Next month the rep will come back to my house and ask me what I want to adjust, re-measure and give me a 2nd set at no additional cost.
I gotta say...100% impressed. I do have a set of custom CTIs (they need to be refurbished, hence the reason for shopping for braces). I am choosing to ride with the DonJoys. They fit better and not needing knee sleeves is a huge plus. The DonJoys are designed so that one bar of the brace is in front of the leg and the other is behind the leg, so you step into them. The knee feels locked into place.
Anyway... the best brace is the brace which fits you. If you get off the shelf, make sure they fit. If you get custom, you'll get an exact fit.
That right there is exactly why I use the donjoy as well!!! Tried them all & anything that did not wrap around my leg did not feel nearly as stable. I’m on my 3rd ACL & wish I had them sooner. Get the donjoys...
I did own a pair of Mobius X8s briefly, but I found them to be crazy hot ... like LAVA HOT. I also felt they didn't cover as well as any of the Asterisk models. I surmised that a broader footprint on your leg is best for load distribution. While I found the general design was "neat" and efficient (really cool looking, too), I just ended up deciding the Asterisk designs made more sense to me relative to their function: prevent knee injuries. I probably should note that I am a mechanical engineer by trade, so I am biased a bit, but Mobius does seem like a solid product, just to be clear.
Pod braces were what I hoped to try next. Similar to Asterisks, but honestly I think they are likely a hair better. Just haven't gotten around to trying them.
*8‐23‐2021 update:
I tried Pod K8s. Awesome quality, but they pinch in my knees exactly as described in this review video:
https://youtu.be/bITPDc4W-Ac
This fitment issue, when compared to the other brace options (I tried Asterisk, Pod, Mobius), dropped the Pods out of the running for me.
Lastly, I need to plug neck braces. I am confident a Leatt neck brace saved my life. For this I am most appreciative.
My 3-cent summary on SAFETY MUST HAVES:
(1) modern-tech helmet (6D)
(2) neck brace
(3) knee braces
(4) steering damper (I like Scotts and GPR V1s, I use both ... but not at the same time :-))
Good review here...
https://youtu.be/Ct6onyNk9f8
Pit Row
Before I went with mobius I used Asteriks and they broke down in about 80-100hrs. Had atleast 3 to 5 pairs and they all broke. They were pretty bulky compaired to the mobius. Maybe they have improved now since its been a few years since I had them.
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