How tight is it supposed to be? I got a 3, which is pretty tight but not circulation-stopping tight.
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I remember purchasing based on "size" and there was a measurement tool on their website. I would check that out first... mine is tight enough to stay on yet not so tight to inhibit circulation. http://www.bauerfeindusa.com/en/products/supports-orthoses/knee-hip-thigh/genutrain.html
138549
Please follow the size guidance in the Web site or on the back of paper box. It should be comfortable tight with good support to your knees.
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By the sizing chart's measurements I should have gotten a 4, but I got a 3 since I figured the material is knit and might loosen up a bit with use. The 3 fits me snug but comfortable and not restrictive at all. I think as long as you don't feel it is cutting off circulation or inhibiting your natural movement it is a good fit. If you do feel those things you might want to go a size up.
138551
Mine is just stick to my skin. I won't say it is tight as I can move freely. I have checked the official website on the size guide before I buy it. You may have a look.
138552
It is all very dependent on your own personal preference. Mine is definitely tight, but that is what I prefer so that it doesnt slip during the course of play.
138553
I wear this brace when I sleep sometimes. This brace is a compression brace and it works by reducing swelling in the joint. By reducing the swelling it reduces pain. It does also give support but I would not say thats it's main purpose. With that in mind it does not take much to reduce swelling and should not be tight. I found the longer I wore the brace the better my knees were and felt. If the brace was too tight I would not be comfortable wearing it for extended periods of time. I think a good way to judge the right pressure is.... You should not notice an obvious mark or difference in thickness of your leg above or below the brace where it ends. There should not be a bulge above or below... and even after removing there shouldnt be a noticeable mark. This brace has made a world of difference for me and actually returned my knees to a normal looking knee as the swelling in them from injuries and lymes disease. I am 45 and very athletic. I still cant run anymore but atleast I can move again and hope to run again someday. For now I cycle. Good luck! ps. I you are a guy you will probably go to tight. Men seem to believe if a little is good... Alot must be better. LOL NO NO NO!!!
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I use mine while doing aikido so I need the support but I also need to move freely without the brace sleeping. I guess it really depends on what your use in going to be. I need support but also need full range of motion so mine is tight but absolutely not circulation stopping. I look at this as a helping hand for my knee but not an absolute supporting structure if that makes sense. Hope this helps.
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Yes. I pull them tight but I have to allow for circulation. I had no idea the thing would be this big and heavy. I am using it by just laying it on my knee while I am lying down.
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My size is similar to yours. I bought a 2x that I am enjoying very much. For me it is important to be able to put it on and take it of without struggle.
2208628
I found mine to be a tight when i got it, but after openning and closing the mechanism for a couple of times. it became workable. But still a bit tight but not as.
2273602
It'd be very tight...enough to make a draw Risk not being clean. I'd go a size up.
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I have, because I tightened it too tight. Just snug it up, and you'll be ok.
1322506
I keep this strapped to the top of my thigh and pretty tight. I usually have an ace band (a self stick one) underneath to help slipping. I can usually go a few hours before having to adjust.
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So sorry, I wish I could help, but I didn't have that issue. Mine stayed on very snug. It didn't help much, but it did stay on tightly...under my tights and over top of them as well sometimes.
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I have a queen with a 3" matress topper and its a tight squeeze but it does fit and its so worth it once you get it on . I cussed a little during the process, but afterwords "oooh yeahhh"
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Several of mine were very tight at first. After a little coaxing they work very well. Hope this helps.
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I'm not sure if it's that im not puttimg it on tight enough but i feel that. It tends to slip down one side or the other oncee we start running.
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Mine is packed away in a storage unit so I can't look at it now. I read all of the reviews and gauged what size I needed by the height and weight of other users. If you can find one at a sporting goods store to try on, that's what I did, then buy the size that's snug as you want to sweat in the thing.
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Mine was not tight. Been using it multiple times daily have not had a problem in over a year. Good luck -I love it.
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I'm not sure how you guys are wearing this, but maybe I put the band on backwards? It's stretched out to ~18ish in and I think it would it snug on 19. My arms are 12in and I wrap it around almost 1.5 times. I think it would work!
985386
Just got mine today and while a little tighter than I expected, it fits great!
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Well, that's a tough one. I went small but my lower measurement was barely a 3 and my thigh was a 2 and I went with a 2 and I haven't had any problems.. Looking at the website it says Ur lower is a size 4 and the upper a size 2...id probably split the difference and go size 3...but that's me.. At Ur measurements on the bauerfiendusa website, 3 would be just 3/8 of inch too big on thigh and 1/8 inch small on the lower so that's what I would do.
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It's ultra firm, so my legs never leave a depression in it. I just lay a soft towel over it. It doesn't cut off my circulation.