Forged Carbon Frame and Adaptive Cuff. The exclusive Forged Carbon Composite is crafted by layers of military-grade carbon fiber sheets, pressed, heated and molded to optimize strength while reducing weight. The new Adaptive Cuff increases comfort by adapting to your leg size or shape, so it accommodates muscle motion and disperses load more efficiently. Adaptive Lower Frame. POD's industry first adaptive lower frame captures and secures the leg while conforming to movement, plus reducing the risk and severity of injurious rotational forces by 54%. Two rigid composite struts extend down each side of the tibia (shin bone) providing traditional extension and flexion control, while an innovative flexible TPU rubber bridge allows the lower frame to conform to various leg shapes, greatly enhancing comfort. re((SPONSE)) Impact System. Through innovation, research and testing, POD chose to create its own soft, flexible and lightweight CE Level 2 (EN1621-2) certified Full Coverage Impact System. As a result, this innovative and proprietary viscoelastic polymer minimizes shock, lessens impacts, reduces vibration and disperses energy across a vast range of temperature. re((SPONSE)) is an innovative proprietary viscoelastic polymer that: Minimizes SHOCK. Lessens IMPACT. Reduces VIBRATION. Disperses ENERGY. Human Motion Hinge, Improved. The proprietary Human Motion Hinge Technology utilizes Synthetic Ligaments to provide progressive multi-directional motion control. New stronger pre-curved ligament. Increased Range of Flexion - (118 to 134). Molded Knee Gripper. Clip-in Hinge Pad. Symmetrical Hinge - universal. Increased Hinge Durability - (wall thickness). Two Extension Controls that 'progressively' dampen to increase protection for the knee ligaments and joint: ~10 - 20 degrees - Mid gray. ~20 - 30 degrees - Dark gray. Hex Grip Comfort Liner. HEX Grip Liners enhance comfort, alleviate odor plus capture the interior straps and clips to anchor the brace to your leg, and stop migration during your ride. The Hex Grip Liner offers: Alleviate Odor. Impact and Vibration absorption. Capture the leg to lessen migration. Embossed channels circulate air for temperature management. Weather and Chemical resistance. Splash resistance to oils and fuels. Zero water absorption for multi-sport use. Quick-Loc. The brand new Quick-Loc Clip System and low-profile interior straps anchor the brace to your leg quicker and easier than ever. So, you get ready to ride sooner! K-Series 3.0 Strap Set. The new straps for the new K8 3.0 Forged Carbon Knee Brace provide a better way to secure the brace to your leg so you can focus on your riding. Soft Touch ends. White ends on straps 1 and 2. Strap Clips kept in place. Strap #1 - No swinging D-Loop. Permanent slot to lessen migration.