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Whatcha wearing on your knees? I opted to go with knee guards and not a brace many years ago. I'm sure a brace would have helped reduce some damage I did to my right knee, twice, but that is beside the point, because it is the past. Yes braces are pricey $600 and up, but when you think about how much surgery and such will cost, it ends up being chump change. So I am a brace supporter despite not owning a pair and I need a pair made for my legs and not an off the shelf brace, meaning much more than $600. Now if braces aren't your thing or in your budget, then guards should be an option to seriously consider as they supply a good amount of protection, the hinged guards (much more protection than simple shin/knee cap guards) that is. I have the Thor Force Knee Guards and like them. They don't move around, slide down much, and when they do it is due to me standing or walking. Stay on the bike and movement down is reduced. Belting your boots well and adjusting he guard straps for your legs reduces the movement as well. Note, that this "downward" movement is minimal. However, as little as that may be, it's enough to offset the guard. And what I mean by that is, only noticeable annoyance comes in the form of back knee rubbing from the straps. Something that seems unavoidable with most hinges guards or braces for what I hear. Thor - http://www.thormx.com/products/?productGroupId=86401&productId=170677 Least - http://www.thumpertalk.com/reviews/product/43167-leatt-dual-axis-knee-guard/ I started this post, because many people do not wear or do not know what to wear over their knees or most of their body. I'm no pro rider or product expert, but I do know from riding over 20 years (cruisers, superbikes on/off the track, and dirt bikes) that you can almost never have enough gear to help protect you. "Enough," meaning the right stuff over the right areas. The more years under my rider's belt, the more gear I get, and more advanced gear at that e.g., full suit instead of two piece, boots that fit and protect me instead of inexpensive deals on short lifespan products, lighter helmet with better fitment reducing fatigue and heat, etc. I saw the new Leatt guard and thus made a post for you to read. Cheers, the roller of logs.
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