Alpinestars RK-1 Plasma Knee Braces

The RK-1 Plasma Knee Braces are designed for off-road riders looking for lightweight, breathable, and highly protective knee support. Anatomically profiled to suit all forms of off-road riding, these braces feature a Nucleon PLASMA knee protector encased in a hybrid frame construction. This construction blends a flexible composite material over-injected on a high-performance polymer blend for superior rigidity and adaptability. The braces are sold as a pair and are engineered to reduce the risk of knee injuries while providing a high level of comfort and mobility.

Key Features:

• Optimal Protection: Offers excellent structural integrity and support while being lightweight and adaptive, reducing the risk of injuries to key knee ligaments and meniscus.
• Replaceable Triple Segmented Knee Cups: Made with a polyurethane outer shell and backed with Nucleon PLASMA protectors for impact protection, flexibility, and scratch resistance.
• Self-Centering Knee Cup & Patella Extensions: Ensure maximum knee coverage regardless of flexion or extension angles.
• Four-Point Hinge System: Mimics the natural articulation of the knee and comes with adjustable extension stops (0–30°) to customize the opening angle.
• Nucleon PLASMA Material: Made from bio-based polymers, this material is pliable, highly ventilated, and offers excellent impact dispersion and absorption.
• Eco-Friendly Construction: Made with USDA certified bio-based impact-absorbing materials for sustainability.

Construction:

• Hybrid Frame: Combines a flexible composite material with a high-performance polymer blend for enhanced rigidity and flexibility, especially at the upper and lower strap areas.
• Replaceable Knee Cups: The triple segmented cups are backed with a Nucleon PLASMA protector to ensure optimum protection.
• Soft-Touch Thermoformed Padding: Ensures comfort while keeping the knee brace securely in place. Replaceable as a spare part.
• Strap System: Equipped with four individual straps, backed with non-slip material, to ensure the brace stays securely in position while riding.
• High-Tensile Strength Buckles: Easy-to-use and flexible for secure strapping.

Protection
The RK-1 Plasma Knee Braces are CE-certified Level 1, offering optimal protection for off-road riders. The replaceable knee cups provide excellent impact resistance, and the Nucleon PLASMA knee protector ensures a blend of flexibility and protection. These braces are designed to minimize the risk of injuries to the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, and the lateral and medial meniscus.

CE Certification:

• Knee Protector: EN 1621-1:2012 Level 1