I used to have problems banging my knees up form falling or from the front end washing out and the barkbuster slamming the top of my knee. I used to run little crappy axo knee guards. Then in 2000 I think it was, I got the asterisk braces. Got used to riding with them and the protection was excellent.
However, I am sick of sending them out to have them rebuilt. IT is exspensive. 100 bucks everytime and they need to be rebuilt 3 times a year. The braces fall apart very easily and the whole hindge concept doesnt work. The wires tear apart. I am not rebuilding them again, this is crazy and enough is enough. I think I am going to get rid of them. Anyways I will be looking into the Thor force guards myself and let you guys know what I think.