Product: Alpinestars Fluid Tech Carbon Kneebrace

A product the Transmoto team has tried and tested, and would recommend to a mate…

WHAT IS IT?

The Fluid Tech Carbon is Alpinestars’ all-new, top-of-the-line, ultra-lightweight, carbon polymer, off-the-shelf kneebrace that offers a highly customisable fit.

HOW WE RATE IT:

Considering the cost of a knee reconstruction can quickly slash a number of zeros from your bank account, investing in a decent set of kneebraces is really a no-brainer. This brace offers an ultra-lightweight profile thanks to its carbon polymer construction. Serious thought has been given to the adjustability and fit. It uses a snap-lock system to fasten, with Velcro tab adjusters on the opposite side that allow the wearer to quickly and easily customise the fit. By using Velcro and a snap-lock fastener, they were able to reduce the overall profile compared to ratchet systems. Thanks to the PU memory foam, movement is unrestricted and comfortable and it is barely noticeable while riding. The brace’s range of motion can be restricted for riders who have an existing knee injury, or who are paranoid about hyperextension.

PRICE: $449 (each)

ALPS SAYS: 

The Fluid Tech helps reduce the risk and severity of knee injury by preventing excessive hypertension of the knee in the event of an accident. Thanks to innovative engineering the Fluid Tech is ultra-lightweight and offers a highly customizable and secure fit, while affording improved directional movement of the knee articulation while riding.

Features:

Construction

• CE Certified to EN 1621-1 (K type B), and is extremely lightweight, strong and is constructed from an advanced, high-performance carbon polymer compound that retains its performance attributes extreme warm or cold weather climates.
• Incorporates DEFT – Dynamic ErgoFit Tech – an innovative, reduced material design construction for improved weight-saving and excellent ergonomic performance.

Protection

• Innovative knee pivot system incorporates tool-free poly-centric hinge system for fast, easily exchangeable extension stops (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 degrees) to prevent hyperextension injuries.
• Ergonomically sculptured and ventilated knee cup system constructed from semi-rigid TPU for durability, backed by shock-absorbing PU memory foam for comfort.
• Highly ventilated, channeled padding and mesh zones for superb airflow cooling.

Customization

• Customizable, versatile and secure fit afforded by size adapter system (size ranges S-M-L and XL-XXL).
• Fine-tuning of personalized fitment offered by knee width adjustment spacers (1mm, 2mm and 3mm, both sides), supplied as standard.
• The Fluid Tech comes with anatomically optimized ErgoFit spacer kits for improved directional articulation performance and position stability.
• Correct positioning of knee cup is secured accurately with top and bottom elastic straps, allowing multi-directional freedom of movement, avoiding pressure points on the patella.
• Dual strap system promotes secure fitment of brace in all riding positions and includes combined buckle and Velcro® closures for rapid and easy mounting.

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