Cycle News Staff | November 29, 2024
Pod Active has released an all-new knee brace, the K8 3.0 Forged Carbon. The CE Level 2 Certified brace is available in a choice of two colors.
The K8 3.0 Forged Carbon knee brace dynamically adjusts to the leg to accommodate muscle motion and to disperse load more efficiently.
The chassis is made from military-grade carbon fiber and a proprietary viscoelastic polymer, which disperse impact energy and reduce vibrations. The third-gen K8 is overall shorter in length for improved in-the-boot comfort. A proprietary Human Motion Hinge utilizes Synthetic Ligaments to provide progressive multi-directional motion control. The Quick-Loc Clip System and interior straps are updated for anchoring the brace to the leg quicker and easier.
MSRP is listed at $399.95 for a single unit and $799.95 for a pair; the CE Level 2 Certified brace is available in a choice of two colors.
Here are more details from Pod Active:
Forged Carbon Frame and Adaptive Cuff
The exclusive Forged Carbon Composite is crafted by layers of military-grade carbon-fiber sheets, pressed, heated and molded to optimize strength while reducing weight.
The new Adaptive Cuff increases comfort by adapting to the leg’s size or shape, so it accommodates muscle motion and disperses load more efficiently.
Adaptive Lower Frame
POD’s industry first adaptive lower frame captures and secures the leg while conforming to movement, plus reducing the risk and severity of injurious rotational forces by 54%.
Two rigid composite struts extend down each side of the tibia (shin bone) providing traditional extension and flexion control, while an innovative flexible TPU rubber bridge allows the lower frame to conform to various leg shapes, greatly enhancing comfort.
re((SPOᴎSE)) Impact System
Through innovation, research and testing POD chose to create its own soft, flexible and lightweight CE Level 2 (EN1621-2) certified Full Coverage Impact System. As a result, this innovative and proprietary Viscoelastic polymer minimizes shock, lessens impacts, reduces vibration and disperses energy across a vast range of temperature.
re((SPOᴎSE))™ is an innovative proprietary Viscoelastic Polymer that minimizes shock, lessens impact, reduces vibration and disperses energy.
Improved Human Motion Hinge
The proprietary Human Motion Hinge Technology utilizes Synthetic Ligaments to provide progressive multi-directional motion control.
Hex Grip Liner
Hex Grip Liners enhance comfort, alleviate odor plus capture the interior straps and clips to anchor the brace to your leg, and stop migration during your ride.
Quick-Loc Clip System and Straps
The brand-new Quick-Loc Clip System and the new K-series 3.0 low-profile interior strap set anchor the brace to the leg quicker and easier than ever.
Learn more about the Pod Active K8 3.0 Forged Carbon Knee Brace at https://podactive.com
