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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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It shouldn't be too difficult but it keeps everything in place so In the beginning it is very tight but I stretched mine a little for a few hours .. What I did was I wrapped it around one of the thin chairs that I have for a few hours and this way it lossened the eleastic so it made me feel I could breath once I did that.
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You probably need to get the next larger size. They seem to be made small. The band needs to be tight to keep pressure on the pad.
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Hi this sleeve ran tight it supposed to be snug but if they do any lifting or have a large biceps it may be to tight for comfort on the top ban. I'd recommend trying a few on in a sporting goods store and then ordering for the best price.
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You're right is is really tight but you want it to be so it won't fall off. There really is no trick just time and a lot of deep breathing so you don't get frustrated.
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My hand measures 3" and I use the small. They are perfect, and they also stretch. I think you may be okay, you do not want them big. The little bit of tightness is comforting.
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I got 2 XL legs and they are rather large. I have used them, but I don't feel that I get much compression. I have been meaning to contact the company to see if I can purchase a smaller size leg.
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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 not had any problem with that issue.I've had it for about five months now. The tightness/fit is adjustable.
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In my opinion, the gloves should not be so tight they cut off your circulation. I would go with a larger size. Mine were snug and supportive, not constricting.
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If you can, get an X-large they have it (not sure that they do). Even then, I suspect it will be too tight. I got a large and I am a 40C. Could not wear it. I did manage to get it on, but it painfully cut into my underarms and under bra area, and my shoulders were still rolling forward.
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If you want a very tight fit get medium, it does give some. If not then the large. If I had to do it over I would've bought medium instead of small for my 3 inches.
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I found that my height left me between sizes (a2-a3) as well. Frankly, both work, but if in doubt I would go with the larger size to prevent any chance of restricted movement, though you would also have more, and looser material to both choke and be choked with.
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Stay still, wrist above heart level. Should be good, mine registers within 1or2 points plus/minus of my norm!
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Hello Shane, mine is loose now but it was tight at first. My fellow student also got one, it came a little different, but his is staying tighter longer. I still think it is a great practice sword for the price.
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I went to the site and got customer support. They suggested (and were correct) to purchase the larger size and strap it tight. It stayed in place just fine, and I have the feeling an L would've constricted blood flow.
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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.