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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Mine is quite tight too. I don't know of any way to loosen other than by using it over and over.
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I really like mine. I'm extremely petite and it has a way to make it really tight around my arm so the bands not flopping around. Try it out and If you don't like it Amazon has a really good return policy.
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I would select the 6-7. If it is to tight you would feel it and also make you sweat. That's uncomfortable.
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Good question. I am about same size and I got a large. So hard to get on and so tight I couldn't stand it. It may be that tightness is what makes it work. Not knowing I didn't get another. I would suggest an XL, but that may defeat its purpose.
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I would recommend a medium. But it still may be tight. You might need to break it in a bit.
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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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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.
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Get the size above what the chart says. If u get exactly like the chart it might be too tight.
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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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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!
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Just got mine today and while a little tighter than I expected, it fits great!
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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.
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Mine is an inch smaller than yours and I use a medium it is pretty snug, but I like it that way. I also have a Large and it stays on ok once I get a sweat. I would not go smaller than a large for you. They work fantastic for me, I don't think you will be disapointed
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I'd say go with a size lower than you might generally go with otherwise it won't stay on too long as you're cycling...over time mine have loosened up a bit after usage/wash ect...so I'd probably go with the smaller size
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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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My hands is a little big, extra Large might be diff. They were a little hard for me to slide over my hands, when I did after 2-4 hrs.had to take off pump hands for circulation -before putting back on.