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8/14/2018 1:32pm
8/14/2018 1:32pm
Yo! ACL and meniscus tear earlier this year. About to start riding again in September. Just tried on the Pod X8 and Mobius. I honestly liked them both. I liked that Pod is legit medical equipment and the carbon was noticeably more ridgid. The strap system was better on the Mobius, as was the patella guard being more streamline. Probably can’t go wrong with either, just looking for some feedback from you guys. And being that I already have an injury, is one better than the other for me?
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I'm 2 years into owning the non carbon Pods and they are still in great condition. The straps are almost like new, the patella cups have survived crashes and the actual braces fitted my knees that aren't the same size after 3 surgeries on the right one.
I think Pod is the best OTS brace out there. CTI, Ortema or Donjoy if you want custom braces which are way even better.
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My doctor uses Don Joy, which doesn’t have a great reputation in the dirt bike community, correct me if I am wrong. CTI customs being the top dog.
My doctor likes the Pods, if you were wondering. Further, my excellent state insurance doesn’t give a Fuck about the prescription. I would pay my 1500 deductible first, then I would pay 20 percent of the remaining cost of the custom Don Joy. Then I still have to worry about the other leg. So, I thought it would be worthwhile to seek advice from those who have had this issue before me.
Like a helmet and boots, buy the braces that are comfortable and you'll want to wear. If they're not comfy, you won't want to wear them. When your pants are on, nobody knows what braces you're using.
If you can't afford CTI's or insurance braces, then I see your point.
At the end of the day, Modius, POD, and Asterisk are your best bet. Other brands I'd be cautious. Not so sure about Mobius to be honest but I don't know much about their background.
My point is not to seek "medical" advice becuase you don't know whe might actually be a doctor and who plays one on the Vital Forum.
Sounds like you wanted "personal experience" with the knee braces. Again, like helmets and boots, your knees will fit into a brace differently than anyone else.
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I'm happy with the möbius set
I will say they are extremely hot. When you take them off it feels like you've just stepped into a freezer as the air rushes across your sweat soaked under layer.
The customer service is 2nd to none. My cables wore out and they offered to repair and update the braces at no charge. I couldn't way the 2 weeks it was going to take (4 days via UPS ground each way) so they just sent me the rebuild kit at no cost to do it myself.
On another note, he loved the Mobius wrist braces.
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