That is because they are, but the XO-Skeleton, DIL and CTi are too... the EVS is the bottom feeder of the knee brace world. Nothing against anyones decision to get them but I would guess the people that are wearing them buy them because they are cheap not because they want to protect their knees.Originally posted by firecracker22
--but everyone here will tell you the Asterisk are better
And how is it you "feel that it does what it's supposed to do"? Unfortunately, most of us aren’t Ortho's and the only way you'll know is when you blow-up your knee ... or not. A chance I'm not willing to take...again. Been there done that.Buy a less expensive EVS and see if you feel good with it, or feel that it does what it is supposed to.
The Asterisk is NOT related to the medical field, it can't be prescribed. And I assure you, there are a lot of reasons medical grade products cost what they do. Thank the sue-happy world for a good part of that high price. Product designers are forced to go way beyond what's necessary to make the grade a lot like the old "Mil Spec" days.It is nice to see a manufacturer not double the price of materials simply because it is related to the medical field.
Yes they did... they make a POS product and lable it a knee brace. Other manufacturers that make similar products for the cost of $100-150 call it knee support because they know it is not a true brace. EVS is the classic "spend mone on advertising and snow the public" company and many of us know it and it really gets under my skin.Originally posted by Jaybird
Man, they must have really pissed y'all off.
Yes it is a good piece of safety equiptment for banging your knee but it is garbage when compared to "real" knee braces for knee joint protection.Originally posted by Jaybird Guys, the EVS brace is a good piece of safety equipment. It gives a rider a great sense of safety, even though it may not be as great mechanically as your choice is. [/B]
FAIR! Fair like EVS is being to consumer by marketing a product that cost them $40 to produce then sells it for $370?Originally posted by Jaybird If not, then you are way not fair to EVS, or the consumer who may have choosen this product. [/B]
Magazine tactics would be praising the RS6 because they dish out a lot of advertising coin. We tell the honest truth.Originally posted by Jaybird I've said it before, and I'll say it again, it way smells of mag tactics. [/B]
Psychology plays no part in the tearing of ligiments and tendons physiology does. What might happen is that someone like yourself goes out and buys a good set of braces to better protect him/herself even though you already wasted money on the EVS. Or better yet it may help someone wait a few weeks to save the money for a good set rather than buying crap.Originally posted by Jaybird Beside the fact that you may even screw with a kids phsycological edge he may have gained when he plopped down his hard earned money for the EVS. [/B]
So are you telling me that you would recommend the RS6 to someone when lightyears better protection is available for $180 more? If so you are not someone to take advice from.Originally posted by Jaybird But I will never tell anyone that the RS6's are complete bottom feeding trash, it's just not correct. [/B]
Well maybe the people that have already choosen it will wake up and smell the roses... they have been robbed. If someone stole your wallet would you want someone else to tell you who did it? I would.Originally posted by Jaybird You guys have to realise that you aren't only replying to a potential brace buyer, but also folks who have already choosen a product and have to use it. [/B]
How about common sense? I would not wear a helmet made of a thin flexible plastic that conformed to my head no matter how well it was marketed, would you? There is an old saying that is perfect for this thread... "Better to be safe than sorry"Originally posted by Jaybird Maybe a degree from MIT or Rose Hullman might make me set up and take notice, but you guys are no different than any other consumer. Ease a bit.:) [/B]
Originally posted by firecracker22
They offer some support and protection. The Asterisk is much better, for a little more money. The EVS works to some extent--the Asterisk works to a better degree--the custom Cti braces are top of the line. Pretty basic. The EVS is certainly better than nothing, you have to admit that.
We already agree on this, can we simply drop the "how much does the RS6 suck" argument?
Now, in the above quote I did not mention you in particular. Or maybe I'm missing something....man you gotta quit being so defensive. I include myself in the opinionated thing my friend. I simply think that testimonials would be far better than anyones simple opinion. BTW...I noticed last time we had this debate, you apparently thought I'd called you a moron...that was also a time that I did not aim that comment at anyone in particular yet you choose to give me a "Moron? KMA, K?" now....really....Maybe you should do a poll of all the EVS wearers and see if you find any injuries while wearing it. Testimonials are much better than opinionated drivel.
Based on your logic during these discussions, you have no right to make that statement.I simply think that your opinon on the RS6 is incorrect, and without any basis in fact.
The DIL Defender is my favorite, Okie is currently testing it now.Originally posted by desertman
What was your overall favorite brace that you tested (regardless of price)?
Which one would you choose to spend your own money on?
Actually I work for a living and am taking my lunch break reading DRN so I just got to it.Originally posted by John.T
...Sorry don't get mad or anything because I am not saying this is true, I just want to get this cleared out of the way, This kinda springs of thump not wanting to really answer the question he was asked
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