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Asterisk knee stuff?

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Jared.
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anyone every heard of or seen the asterisk knee stuff??  I have seen it in a couple ski mags and was thinking of possibly getting them cause i always have problems with my knees.  Anyone know what i'm talking about??  Have any insight into the products??

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Nov 19 2007 12:58AM
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danetudor
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Yo i where Asterisk knee braces riding motocross.   I would never ride mx without them.  ive never worn them skiing but have thought about it a few times
Nov 19 2007 1:03AM
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farmskier
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I know a few kids who love them for skiing.  They are really adjustable at every hinge so you can really get them dialed to your fit. 

They look like a solid product for sure, I will also be getting a set of these this winter at some point.
Nov 19 2007 1:12AM
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PeteyG
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They are good for ligament protecting but not for cartilage. so if you have a torn meniscus I would suggest just working out in the gym to get your knee streonger instead of depend on one of those
Nov 19 2007 1:21AM
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Skipig25
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kind of pricey, but really nice
Nov 19 2007 2:58AM
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Jared.
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i found a little but more about this and the CTI-2 knee brace that Chris Benchetler wears in the 2008 Freeskier buyers guide

http://http://www.dirtrider.com/adventures/protips/141_0204_kneebraces/index.html
Nov 22 2007 2:50PM
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JGP.
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no worky
Nov 22 2007 2:51PM
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Carter23
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i love mine, they are essential for big mountain riding, not good for park. if you knee yourself in the face with them on.. ouch.
Nov 22 2007 3:59PM
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OCHO
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Ive had a pair of them for a year now. i wont ski without them, they are comfortable, fit well, and they really do protect your knees. i had a couple falls last year that something should have gotten fucked up. I would recommend them to anyone. you wont go wrong!!! plus they are way cheaper than don joys
Nov 23 2007 7:18PM
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manzear
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do these braces work well for park ridiing? or are they too bulky....one guy said only use them for big mountian...anyone have any other experiences...
Nov 23 2007 10:15PM
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danetudor
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not true, maybe in some situations a knee brace wont help. but in most cases knee braces stop hyper extension which is an easy way to tear ur knee up!!!
May 25 2008 10:55PM
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smuggs
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i have them they are dope..... and whoever said you cant wear them in the park cuz you might knee yourself in the face is foolish because the plastic cup over your knee is alot softer than the top of your femur.
May 25 2008 11:52PM
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Tmcchesney
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I will sell a pair of brand new ones for cheap if someone wants some
May 26 2008 12:06AM
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ESAND
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everyone i've heard from says the same thing. They are good to stabilize the knee during rehab and such. Otherwise they actually hurt your knee by making it dependent on the brace.
May 26 2008 1:03AM
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