Let's talk about Asterisks some more

[firecracker22]

Ok so Sunday was my first "real" trail ride after surgery and I wore the braces of course. I've been to a mx track a couple times and done some open desert riding but this was my first time back in the woods. I only crashed once but had a couple stupid low-speed tip-overs, and my right knee definitely took a blow and would have been swollen and nasty today if I hadn't had braces. My left knee DOESN'T HURT AT ALL. I'm shocked. Even though I'm still adjusting to the extra weight/bulk there and find it hard to shift and use the rear brake, it's worth it.

Just my thoughts.

 

[splatt]

I meant to ask you about those yesterday. I been looking into getting some knee braces for awhile but have been a little leary about spending that much cash( but then again the cost of fixing knees is alot worse). How comfortable are they?

 

[Roughrider]

I had my first race with my asterisk on yesterday and could not tell I had them on. Could tell that they saved my ACL less knee on one occasion.

 

[firecracker22]

They are very comfortable. They don't have velcro straps, they have a neoprene piece that cups the back of your leg so there's no straps to irritate. I had pinch bruises, blisters and raw places from my EVS even through shorts/socks. Other than the bulk--which any brace will have--they don't bother me at all. And comparitively, they're not that expensive for what they are. But they're not for everyone--the guys at work all hated them.

 

[Jaybird]

I've grown to love mine.
I had a stretched, not torn, ACL before I started wearing any braces and it cost me $1,500.00 US. Braces are cheap.

Glad to see you are back in the saddle, FC! :D

 

[firecracker22]

Thank you, and I'm glad to be back. I enjoyed the stiff soreness on Monday--it means I got to go out riding!

 

[Jaybird]

LOL...I've got two words for you, FC.....VI OXX :)

 

[Speedway]

I agree guys,
the Astericks are very comfortable and you really forget you are wearing them, the only thing I found is your ability to "clamp" the motorcycle a bit is reduced. Anybody know if the new modifications/rework are complete for the Astericks?

 

[Rodzilla]

I didn't know there were any "upgrades" on the way. I am waiting for a new sprocket to come in then I was going to the shop to get mine.

Billywho? any truth to this?

Rod

 

[BillyWho]

We've made several changes in the last 6 months to add more comfort to them, and we are in the process of one last mod. which won't be done for a bit yet. If you order them direct you are assured the lastest set up, since the shop may have ordered theirs a while back, or you can have them put an order in right then for yours to make sure you have the latest.

 

[Roughrider]

Billy, mine leave a big dent on front-inside of shin. Am I wearing them too tight?

 

[Okiewan]

LOL!! The dent stays for while too doesn't it. That is normal, looks weird when you take 'em off, but at least in my case and others I know, isn't a pain thing. Billy mentioned that pressing your thump in the same place for a few minutes will do the same thing.

Gripping the bike is better for me with the braces... no more bruises on the inside of my knees. It's just a matter of getting used to the feel.

 

[BillyWho]

Roughrider, that is called adiema something or other, any prolonged pressure there will cause the same result. I'm sure someone else has a better explenation for you, sorry. But no, they are not too tight, unless they feel like there cutting the circulation off your probably fine.

Hey Okie, I never mentioned anything about pressing anyones "thump" anywhere Mister LOL!

 

[Rodzilla]

Originally posted by billywho
we are in the process of one last mod. which won't be done for a bit yet.

Any "ballpark" on when? Like weeks, months or longer?

Any chance of "upgrading" to the new units for a nominal charge should I choose to get my braces soon?

Any way of telling how old the units are at my dealer?

Rod

 

[Okiewan]

Hey Okie, I never mentioned anything about pressing anyones "thump" anywhere Mister LOL!

Oopps! LMAO!!!!!

 

[BillyWho]

It better be done in the next couple months lol, it would be really hard to tell with the untrained eye, but you could call Brad at 1-800-459-2999 X206 and have him look your dealer up and see when he last shipped to them. I'm pretty sure most all the dealers are up to date, the main thing your looking for on the new ones is the "V'ed" out lower shin cuff/hyper pad piece for your tibia crest. I don't want to under cut your dealer, but to be 100% sure, get them direct if Brad is not sure either. Worst case, if you get them now from the dealer, when we finish everything, I'll take care of yours for you...no worries!

 

[Rodzilla]

Thanks man you're the bestest.

Rod