As I said, I'm quite happy to get Leftie to take it down to Cooden on Friday for you to try (if you wish). No point in spending £££££'s if something like this would work for you.
That's very kind Pants but I'm really looking for a proper brace, I used one of those type for some years before my cruciate op, these were fine then but not any longer. I really need a hard brace with side supports but thanks for your kind offer