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Asterisk Cell Knee Protection System - Pair

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Are these really worth nearly 600 dollars? Seems ridiculous next...

By Ranked #1288 - Alpine Skiing January 31, 2011

Are these really worth nearly 600 dollars? Seems ridiculous next to the $39.99 BD knee pads

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By Ranked #487 - Alpine Skiing March 3, 2011

Tore ACL and MCL both knees 9 years ago. Had Donjoy Defiant braces before these ($800 EACH). Bought a pair of these 3 years ago.These are 100% better. Fit better, support better, more adjustable. Keep your knee from hyperextension as well as lateral shearing forces. Best $600 (pair) I ever spent

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By Backcountry.com Employee February 22, 2011

Compared to other knee braces, these are relatively cheap. The customer donjoys will cost upward of $1000.

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By Ranked #105 - Alpine Skiing February 1, 2011

This isn't just a knee pad. This is a brace, protecting your knees from lateral force, and providing support to the ligaments and tendons around the knee. Go tear an ACL and see if 600 bucks is anywhere near the cost to repair it.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[frame] carbon fiber; [knee] nylon 5; [padding] thermo-formed EV50 foam 
Protection Area:
knee 
Closure System:
drawcords, quick-release buckles 
Recommended Use:
skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 
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