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Tld? Alpine stars? Möbius? Leatt?
The best off the shelf braces are Pod k4/k8 in my opinion. I have tried them all. Asterisk, Alpinestars, Mobius, EVS etc.
Fitment is everything when it comes to knee protection. The Pod K4/K8(the material is different, otherwise they are identical) are the best fitting braces that are off the shelf for me.
Do you have lots of money or does your insurance cover the braces? Get custom made braces.
Are the Leatt c frames trash? There's a sale on them and the möbius ones right now.
The Shop
You should go to you nearest dealers that have all these braces and try them out and decide what fits your leg/knee the best.
The one brace that i haven't tried of the "mainstream" ones is the Leatt c-frame brace. I don't buy into the engineering behind it and i have read lots of negative reviews of it.
Edit: Like crusty mentioned. You can get OTS Ortema or CTi braces too. My main point is that get what fits your leg/knee the best.
My Asterisk Cell braces are about due for replacement. I'm now considering the Mobius and Pod offerings.
Also, I've had no issues with quality or clips breaking, or anything. Just make sure to follow the instructions on how to put them on the first time - don't just start strapping them on without reading the directions. They have a clip that if not strapped on correctly could break, but if you follow the instructions they won't break. I read the reviews before buying, but I have to say the people reviewing probably didn't read the instructions on how to properly strap them on. They just opened up the box and started putting them on.
Also, check with CTi (only custom I have experience with) about coverage. Since it behooves them to get as many policies to accept their product as possible, they are well versed in how to get them paid for. If there is a way, they know how to get it done.
Pit Row
CTI has a custom brace made for your, formed to your leg which is awesome.
The CTI has straps that once you adjust, thats it unless you pull your pants down and re adjust which nobody does.
Ride one time and your braces will be loose.
The main advantage of the Möbius is the on the fly X brace can be adjusted through your pants.
Whats the point of a custom carbon fiber fitted CTI if you don't or can't adjust fitment on the fly?
broken my leg (Tub/ Fib) with CTI, and the last injury was a dislocated hip.
Last week at the shop i tried on the Mobius and they do feel great, best fitting yet.
FWIW Knee braces can reduce the amount of flexing of the knee, unfortunately if the knee doesn't twist something else will.
Others have mentioned that you need to readjust the straps constantly, but I find that they only need to be adjusted once after a moto and then they are good for the day...I have the second version of the brace and they are extremely comfortable and light. super breathable too...Just be sure to get the second gen MX kit that comes with the larger knee cups and gear guards!
The OTS brace is almost identical except that the sub-shell is flexible instead of molded to your leg. The fit is just as good as the custom.
They are super comfortable, fit great with the different pad options and offer a lot of impact protection as well. Customer service is some of the best in the industry. They have sent me replacement parts no charge because I didn't have the down time it takes to ship them to Cali and back during the racing season.
The only downside that I can think of is they are hot in the summer. I have never personally had a snagging problem while riding like others report.
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