knee braces ??????????

masi · Posted: Dec 25, 2007 8:26 pm Post subject: knee braces ??????????

does anyone know anything about them and what is the best????

i have blown my knee out twice in the past 2 months so i need something

BIG shuv · Pop Shuvit Joined: 24 Dec 2007 Posts: 150

i use the one you can get at sports authority its the more expensive one but pull the switch a roo with the cheepist one and you got your self a good cheep knee brace they work great

samgoskate · Posted: Dec 25, 2007 8:36 pm Post subject:

I have a Donjoy, pretty comfy while riding.

bmr712 · Posted: Dec 25, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject:

BIG shuv, smart idea

masi · Posted: Dec 25, 2007 9:17 pm Post subject:

i am not talking about normal kneebraces.... i am wondering about big time braces

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1990

Sounds like you just need to let your knee heal and give it plenty of time.

It's not worth tearing it up where you might not be able to ride for a long time.

Try this:

http://www.kneeshop.com/?source=google&campaign=1&group=1&gclid=CKHRkLacxZACFQiaPAod4lXfYg

triggamike · Backside 180 Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 1392 City: 225

i like how pumped the guy looks in that picture to ball with a brace on

Mickey Esters · Posted: Dec 26, 2007 12:43 pm Post subject:

I have been using the Asterisk braces. Best alternative I have found to the CTi2. And a whole lot cheaper. You can get a right and left for 600 or so or you can buy them individually. I got my MCL pretty bad about 4 months ago and thanks to these I havnt had to stop riding. I actually like them better than the CTi2. Look at btosports.com. They sell them there. And don't panic the patela guard is removeable, but comes in handy when riding rails a lot. They were originally designed for MX to prevent knee injuries from happing. They definately put the time and effort into designing them.

bmr712 · Posted: Dec 26, 2007 2:49 pm Post subject:

asterisk knee braces are also for dirt bikeing and they are nice and stable braces if you want to dish out that much money

beardo · Posted: Dec 29, 2007 5:59 am Post subject:

I'm currently riding with a innovation sports morph OTS brace. I did ACL,PCL, MCL all high grade. mcl has healed somewhat but acl and pcl are completly torn. Probably shouldnt be riding but this brace makes it all feel nice and solid. Definately recommend. With that said if youv'e "blown" your knee out twice recently maybe you need to rest and let it heal and go see a knee specialst or sports physician for there recomendation.

Bought my brace from here by the way http://www.cyclezoneinc.com/

crispy · Posted: Dec 29, 2007 11:14 am Post subject:

beardo, if its completely torn, haven't u had surgery

jake .R. · Posted: Dec 29, 2007 11:39 am Post subject:

seriousley u need a good surgery

T4 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 31 Aug 2007 Posts: 117 City: Longwood

As no stranger to knee injuries 3 = surgery my best advice to you is to see an orthapedic Dr. and fast. It will keep reoccuring unless you do something about it. THen it's Therapy , Therapy, Therapy with a good therapist and hard work you can completely rehabilitate your leg. Braces are good for getting your rehab on track faster, allowing you to do things you could'nt normally do. However you don't want them to act as a crutch by relying on them heavily without proper rehab or it will actually be more of a hindrance. Good Luck! Cti and Asterik can't go wrong with either!

beardo · Posted: Jan 06, 2008 3:10 am Post subject:

Fryguy · Posted: Jan 07, 2008 12:02 pm Post subject:

I ride 2 Breg fusions I got from the doc they are the same braces you see nfl lineman wearing, all alum comstruction completely rebuildable, removable pads, after you get them adjusted you can hardly tell you are wearing them, they are custom built for each app. so no one size shiza. best part is insurance covers them and they only cost me about $50 a pop, i think they are about $600 each straight up. Ive had two sets of them over the last 4yrs they are by far the best braces i have ridden (* and CTi included those braces are just too bulky and limit your range of motion )

girlvswater · Posted: Jan 07, 2008 12:06 pm Post subject:

Fryguy, whoa your name is way too close to FRYE's (not hatin though)

Sutley · Pop Shuvit Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 138 City: Lakewood

Donjoy Defiance

http://www.donjoy.com/index.asp/fuseaction/products.detail/cat/1/id/20

I got one of these after my acl reconstruction in 2002. The carbon fiber frame is custom fit to your leg. Only available with a prescription. It's expensive but should be covered under your insurance depending how good it is. I only paid $300. The regular price is in the thousands.

masi · Posted: Jan 07, 2008 2:44 pm Post subject:

i got a CTI2...... thats what my doctor told me i should get

Mickey Esters · Posted: Jan 08, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject:

The CTI's were good. A little expensive but good. Since I have had my Asterisk I have not used the CTI's. The problem I had found with them was the pressure they put on your Femur when you take a fall that should have gotten a knee injury. I have a few of my old FMX friends that have actually had their femur break from these, and I don't know about you guys but I would definately rather have gotten a knee injury rather than a broken femur! And then Wakeskating is a lot different that MX.

beardo · Posted: Jan 08, 2008 4:48 pm Post subject: