Replying to Let's talk knee braces

Howdy,

I'm in the market for a knee brace, not really thinking heavy duty or anything here, but something that I can wear skiing, as well as at the gym.

Roughly ten years ago, I hyper extended my right knee, and it hasn't been the same since. Over the years, it's just been taking more and more of a beating, more strains, more pain.

I've been fine for the past seasons, letting the thought of a brace rattle around my head, but never really looked into anything.

I've skied in a light brace before, and as much as it could have just been a placebo affect, I felt more supported when it came to skiing.

I didn't really have any concerns until my knee gave out squatting (proper, deep, comfortable weight, and last set).
This incident caused me to worry a little more about its condition, hence why I want to look into a brace.

And what better place to turn to then Newschoolers!
A place full of youth and veterans who have pulled, torn, tared, and repaired (may have a made up word in there) their way (knees) through life.

So, who's wearing what out there? (On hill/off hill)