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August 8, 2013 at 2:46 am #247666
Ok for those on the list that have said yes
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Buzz –please email your contact details and size to Scott at polaris@suttosmc.com.au
He will get in contact with you
Just spoken with Scott @ Sutto’s
The pod K300’s will be $530 a pair with a 4 week wait.
TB
August 8, 2013 at 5:05 am #247667You have my attention again with the pods TB. I know they aren’t as good as the Ultras but something has to be better than nothing…right :unsure:
I might go and try some on to check the comfort level after reading the feedback in this thread though.
August 8, 2013 at 5:19 am #247672Ace wrote:You have my attention again with the pods TB. I know they aren’t as good as the Ultras but something has to be better than nothing…right :unsure:I might go and try some on to check the comfort level after reading the feedback in this thread though.
Good stuff mate and no worries, try a set on if you can, ask around about them I know STM had a set and Dejay had a set. Note that Lefty only tried a set on he hasnt ridden with a set or Asterisk for that matter :laugh: I dont mind what you get I have to say again, you work it out and let me know here and we can make it happen
TB
August 8, 2013 at 5:20 am #247668Something that came up recently was that someone mentioned their braces slide down. I rightly or wrongly liken wearing my braces to snow boots. They are tight, tight enough that when I take them of I have big dents in my shin / legs :laugh: :laugh: Seen others that dont have problems with theirs moving like Crash for example and he has the same indentations in his legs we he takes his off (Crash is always quick to get out of his kit :laugh: )
Just thought its something important worth sharing, they have to be tight enough to hold and brace like snow boots.TB
August 8, 2013 at 6:54 am #247677Count me in for the ultra cells. XL. Snowy
August 8, 2013 at 10:44 am #247673Ace wrote:You have my attention again with the pods TB. I know they aren’t as good as the Ultras but something has to be better than nothing…right :unsure:I might go and try some on to check the comfort level after reading the feedback in this thread though.
Ace, Ive got the Pod K700’s. When I bought them from Suttos I went in to buy the Cells but they just didn’t fit me right. Even the Pods I found I had to go one size up to their measurements as my knee wouldn’t fit between the hinges, it appears I have wide knees. I guess our knees are a bit like heads in helmets, we all have different shapes.
As for comfort I strap them down tight like TB suggest and they don’t move. I also make sure my top boot buckles are tight which also helps hold them in place. Once on I don’t notice that I have them at all.
I rode without them yesterday because I forgot to throw em in the car :pinch: . I felt very vulnerable and it was on my mind all day. My knees ended up getting sore on the insides from gripping the bike without the brace. Seems since having braces I have sub-consciously learnt to grip the bike tighter between my knees and now without the brace it begins to hurt.
I have crash tested them and they payed for themselves in one crash.
I have two dodgy knees from a couple simple incident where I didn’t even crash. Whatever you have to do, beg, borrow or steal I say get some braces of some sort before you regret it.
August 8, 2013 at 10:50 am #246855How do we pay tb .. I spose there will be a postage fee too????? Do you reckon we will have them before mounting bollocks? 😆
Great job tb love ya work
August 8, 2013 at 10:58 am #247678Trailboss wrote:Something that came up recently was that someone mentioned their braces slide down. I rightly or wrongly liken wearing my braces to snow boots. They are tight, tight enough that when I take them of I have big dents in my shin / legs :laugh: :laugh: Seen others that dont have problems with theirs moving like Crash for example and he has the same indentations in his legs we he takes his off (Crash is always quick to get out of his kit :laugh: )
Just thought its something important worth sharing, they have to be tight enough to hold and brace like snow boots.TB
One thing Asterix will tell you straight away with the ultras that wearing them tight in the thigh can cause them to creep down and that some people try to remedy this by tightening the adjuster only making the problem worse.
I find that once the brace is on to get it tight then release the adjuster at the back and stretch your leg then lock it in, a 1/4 turn tighter on the adjuster and its perfect every time for a days riding. I don’t end up with indents on my legs and they never move , plus I’ve crash tested them too !!
Nick
August 8, 2013 at 11:43 am #247697Scotty wrote:Ace wrote:You have my attention again with the pods TB. I know they aren’t as good as the Ultras but something has to be better than nothing…right :unsure:I might go and try some on to check the comfort level after reading the feedback in this thread though.
Ace, Ive got the Pod K700’s. When I bought them from Suttos I went in to buy the Cells but they just didn’t fit me right. Even the Pods I found I had to go one size up to their measurements as my knee wouldn’t fit between the hinges, it appears I have wide knees. I guess our knees are a bit like heads in helmets, we all have different shapes.
As for comfort I strap them down tight like TB suggest and they don’t move. I also make sure my top boot buckles are tight which also helps hold them in place. Once on I don’t notice that I have them at all.
I rode without them yesterday because I forgot to throw em in the car :pinch: . I felt very vulnerable and it was on my mind all day. My knees ended up getting sore on the insides from gripping the bike without the brace. Seems since having braces I have sub-consciously learnt to grip the bike tighter between my knees and now without the brace it begins to hurt.
I have crash tested them and they payed for themselves in one crash.
I have two dodgy knees from a couple simple incident where I didn’t even crash. Whatever you have to do, beg, borrow or steal I say get some braces of some sort before you regret it.
Thanks for the feedback Scotty and point taken.
I’m in. TB, please put me down for a set of pods – size tbc.
August 8, 2013 at 12:29 pm #247699Nickj wrote:Trailboss wrote:Something that came up recently was that someone mentioned their braces slide down. I rightly or wrongly liken wearing my braces to snow boots. They are tight, tight enough that when I take them of I have big dents in my shin / leg :laugh: :laugh: Seen others that dont have problems with theirs moving like Crash for example and he has the same indentations in his legs we he takes his off (Crash is always quick to get out of his kit :laugh: )
Just thought its something important worth sharing, they have to be tight enough to hold and brace like snow boots.TB
One thing Asterix will tell you straight away with the ultras that wearing them tight in the thigh can cause them to creep down and that some people try to remedy this by tightening the adjuster only making the problem worse.
I find that once the brace is on to get it tight then release the adjuster at the back and stretch your leg then lock it in, a 1/4 turn tighter on the adjuster and its perfect every time for a days riding. I don’t end up with indents on my legs and they never move , plus I’ve crash tested them too !!
Nick
Shin Nick, the indents will be in your shin should have explained it better. Yes not over tight on the thighs you mentioned that when you said yours had been slipping down on the phone a while ago. There will be no difference between the new or old asterisk braces. Besides sliding down to tight up the thigh gives you pins and needles :laugh: :laugh: I haven’t had mine move in the 6 years I have been wearing them and I have even crash tested them all the way to hospital :blush: Thanks again Lotsa
(just went and reread that thread was three years ago :ohmy: and the first time I wore the braces on the Tenere. Mal 5.1 suggested the chances of damage was every bit as high thanks Mal)
I don’t wear the boot tethers, the ones I showed you at Seaview, I have never had them twist, if anyone is thinking about using the tethers read up on them you need to cut a hole in your boots. Just make sure you remove them with the allen key provided as they can dig into your UPPER SHINTB
August 8, 2013 at 12:31 pm #247700Ace wrote:Thanks for the feedback Scotty and point taken.I’m in. TB, please put me down for a set of pods – size tbc.
Ace I will add you name to the list for pods there will be a wait and the pods (K300’s) we have quoted are the cheaper plastic version of Scottys I am pretty sure.
TB
August 8, 2013 at 12:32 pm #247698andy29 wrote:How do we pay tb .. I spose there will be a postage fee too????? Do you reckon we will have them before mounting bollocks? 😆Great job tb love ya work
If you are quick maybe :blink:
Trailboss wrote:Ok for those on the list that have said yesplease email your contact details and size to Scott at polaris@suttosmc.com.au
He will get in contact with you
Just spoken with Scott @ Sutto’s
The pod K300’s will be $530 a pair with a 4 week wait.
TB
August 8, 2013 at 12:35 pm #247681snowy09 wrote:Count me in for the ultra cells. XL. SnowyNo worries, read the first post for the details on what to do now
or below just for you
please email your contact details and size to Scott at polaris@suttosmc.com.au
He will get in contact with you
TB
August 8, 2013 at 12:37 pm #247702For everyone that wants to get their braces underway please read the first post for who to contact and who to pay.
Those who want pods, also contact Scott same as those getting the Asterisk, details in the first post.
Many thanks to SCOTT at Sutto’s
TB
August 8, 2013 at 8:16 pm #247701Trailboss wrote:Ace wrote:Thanks for the feedback Scotty and point taken.I’m in. TB, please put me down for a set of pods – size tbc.
Ace I will add you name to the list for pods there will be a wait and the pods (K300’s) we have quoted are the cheaper plastic version of Scottys I am pretty sure.
TB
Cheers mate. Yep I have looked at some online reviews. The k300’s are injection moulded plastic. The independent reviews read okay for mine. I suppose there are pros and cons to most products.
My plan is to put the balance towards a neck brace.
Thanks for your help TB. I’ll get my size and give Suttos a call.
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