Got an ACL graft reconstruction and minor stitches in the meniscus in Jan and now its time to get back on the trails, but first wanted to know suggestions for a knee brace to race DH and Enduro?
We got this one from Brace Direct. Daughter just did three DH races in it. Another racer recommended it to her after they were cleared to race after ACL reconstruction.
We got this one from Brace Direct. Daughter just did three DH races in it. Another racer recommended it to her after they were cleared to...
We got this one from Brace Direct. Daughter just did three DH races in it. Another racer recommended it to her after they were cleared to race after ACL reconstruction.
May be controversial but... If even Jackson and Jordan decided to wait one whole season after their surgeries to race, maybe you guys should too. I had surgery one year ago, but since 5-6 months in, I did not really have any problem riding. A brace wont save you if you crash enough to fuck it up anyways.
Thanks for the replies guys, is it worth getting the custom one or the CTI 3 would work just as fine?
Custom CTI. For sure. I have one.
The brace does wonders for aiding in stability which allows you to keep your form/technique, strength and mobility and maybe still on your bike and having fun. Some fun is better than no fun.
This was a while ago. I raced DH back then and skied a lot in winter. Was great. Actually it does kinda suck (wearing a brace that is, in general, if you've never done it), but I could still do all the things I wanted, to a limit. I had partially torn PCL. You don't want that. No surgery, but things have tightened up and pain is gone.
I think the brace is good for when you start riding more than flat terrain, but racing I think you dont need a brace if you properly healed.. mtb is not an impact shear twisting sport generally.. so the brace can help you when your acl is not there.. if you have a high impact dab while not fully recovered, the brace may not help at all in that situation.. in any case I used a POD ,not custom, could even use a lightish kneepad underneath, it was nice.
We got this one from Brace Direct. Daughter just did three DH races in it. Another racer recommended it to her after they were cleared to race after ACL reconstruction.
Ossur CTi3 Knee Brace - Lightweight Carbon Fiber Ligament Support - L1845 L1852
https://bracedirect.com/collections/acl-mcl-injury-knee-braces/products/ossur-cti3-knee-brace-lightweight-carbon-fiber-ligament-support-l1845-l1852
Möbius hand down for downhill
My insurance bought me one of these after my surgery very nice. I do use mobius for moto but the cti braces seem much nicer and more slim.
Thanks for the replies guys, is it worth getting the custom one or the CTI 3 would work just as fine?
I used an Asterisk brace and it served me well. That was a decade ago now though, so I'm not sure how things have progressed since then.
May be controversial but... If even Jackson and Jordan decided to wait one whole season after their surgeries to race, maybe you guys should too. I had surgery one year ago, but since 5-6 months in, I did not really have any problem riding. A brace wont save you if you crash enough to fuck it up anyways.
If however you dont get the surgery and have a busted ACL, then sure!
Custom CTI. For sure. I have one.
The brace does wonders for aiding in stability which allows you to keep your form/technique, strength and mobility and maybe still on your bike and having fun. Some fun is better than no fun.
This was a while ago. I raced DH back then and skied a lot in winter. Was great. Actually it does kinda suck (wearing a brace that is, in general, if you've never done it), but I could still do all the things I wanted, to a limit. I had partially torn PCL. You don't want that. No surgery, but things have tightened up and pain is gone.
My POD brace is way better than my custom CTI. Slimmer and lighter. I don’t use either for MTB, only moto.
I think the brace is good for when you start riding more than flat terrain, but racing I think you dont need a brace if you properly healed.. mtb is not an impact shear twisting sport generally.. so the brace can help you when your acl is not there.. if you have a high impact dab while not fully recovered, the brace may not help at all in that situation.. in any case I used a POD ,not custom, could even use a lightish kneepad underneath, it was nice.
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