[Closed] wrist supports for riding

I tried some of the 661 ones that are like the wrist supports you get from the NHS - ie the ones with a thumb loop and a splint. They were actually a lot better than the NHS ones for everyday support but just oo disconnecting from the bike due to the bulkyness. I also tried some Canterbury wrist supports which were useless.

I have settled on the 661 pro supports. They are just simple wrist wraps with removable foam stiffeners so before I tried them I thought they would be rubbish but they actually do support quite well and don't interfere with your palm.

Best I found were the fox gloves with the wrist wraps, called Pawtectors or something similar? Unfortunately I think they're discontinued and everything else that passes over the palm impedes your grip of the erm, grip IMO. So not much help,soz.

may try the 661 ones again once i have been fixed. will look and see if fox still do a similar product. cheers..... any one else?

This may come across the wrong way, but seeing at they're going in to fix it anyway - why dont you just ride without any support?

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an alternative to a wrist support might be to bandage your wrist up using boxers wraps or some such similar bandage.

no worries glupton...after speaking to the consultant he recomended that i had some support for riding off road for a couple of months after it has healed. i just figured that a riding specific one or one that people on here may have used would be better than a normal bandage

you could always try something like Equiwrap: http://www.vetpharmacy.co.uk/equine-first-aid/equiwrap/equiwrap-10cm-assorted-colours-1x10cm-pd-141.html

ive got a shed load of conforming bandage which is the same stuff. good suggestion tho!

I find keeping my wrists in a good position with ergon grips helps prevent aches and pains, and would help you maintain a neutral wrist position as you heal.

I'd second Ergon grips. Set up so the palm pad faces up about 30 degrees to keep a neutral position. Once set properly they are very supportive. Come in two sizes so check your hand size first.

Had a similar opp 18 months ago, got various supports but found I didn't actually need them. Found a neoprene support with a strap around the wrist was all I needed, and ditched that after a couple of weeks. So would see how you get on before buying.

Also look at bars like the one-one midge, which give you a more comfortable position.

I used the 661 with the plastic splints when I badly sprained my wrist (then crahed again really ****ing it up).

You can't realy wear gloves with them (too warm more than anything else), but after a few miles I stopped noticing.

I had capal tunnel op and got a 661 one with the removable splints. It was more to hold the muscles on the palm of my hand in place.

Worked great and although a littel bulky, it could be worn under gloves. Used for maybe 6 months. Still sometimes use it in the cold when my hand aches a bit.

After numerous wrist injuries over the years the best wrist support I have found is by bioskin.

http://www.bioskin.com/bio-skin-braces-and-supports/wrist-braces-and-support/

They are fairly thin so you can get your normal gloves over them and the material isn't sweaty like the neoprene jobs and they are also very hard wearing. I still have a DP2 from 2006 that's as good as new, whereas other emergency buys when I forgot to take it on holiday lasted 1 or 2 weeks before falling apart.

Cheers for all the suggestions. .. was going to see how the op went before buying anything. 100mph I am an avid supporter (sorry) bioskin... knees, ankle and now wrist... been wearing the dp2 for the last 6 months at work.. 😀
Tbh I just want to get it done so I can get back on the bike. .. been off for almost a year now. 😥