[Closed] Skins compression tights

I've had less cramp on long rides since I started wearing their bike shorts.

Not tried the recovery products, though. There's a lot of clones out there for a lot less money.

Got the L/S top for when I've play football. Seems to work for that so I don't see why they wouldn't work for pedalling.

I was sceptical, tried the tights after long rides and gym sessions, work for me.
Big reductions at Sports Pursuit at the moment (aboout 1/2 price)

http://www.sportpursuit.co.uk/skins

I've used them for the last 3 years after particularly 'grippy' training sessions. They seem to work well.

sportpursuit seem to be down?

I've tried an A-B test - slept with them on one leg only, did make a difference.

That was 2xu or whatever, they seemed to have a better rep.

I use the shorts and calf 'socks' and they work really well for me.

I do run in the shorts and quad pains are better, even though it looks like I'm running in underwear.

With the cheaper stuff I find the stitching comes out a little too easily though.

I use mine for recovery only. I love mine and wouldn't be without them. They make a huge difference to me. I use them after running, cycling and weights. If I don't wear them, I tend to get DOMs after weights.

I think they work best when put on asap after exercise and then sleep in them. I've had mine for maybe 3 years now, and they have been well worth the money.

The bf said he'd read a study recently which suggested wearing them for 24 hours to get the best benefit.

Okay someone has said SLEEP in them! I see you can but OMG I can't do that Mr MC would run a mile..next I'll be sleeping in socks! I don't really want the ones for doing sport in, I have ample nice cycling shorts etc at the minute. I was thinking of the recovery ones the RY400's I think they are called.

MMMM now a dilemma given the price! What other brands woudl you recommend looking at?

Do you have to use the recovery specific compression tights for the rest day, or can you just get the standard sports compression tights?
To me, compression is compression- and I can't see how the recovery and sports ones would differ, but I've no experienve and would be interested to hear from someone who knows what they're talking about.
Also, CRC have some big discounts at the mo' on other compression brands ( Zoots and 2XU ) if that's any good to anyone. Like I say, I don't really know if they're equivalent or not.

Loum exactly as you've said really! I could get dragged in to all the marketing stuff when reality is something else may well do the job! Who flipping knows .. !!

The tights are about £30 on [url= http://www.sportpursuit.co.uk/join/DBrewster_19298 ]Sports Pursuit[/url], shorts even cheaper.
It'd be really nice if you register through my link, so I get a bit of money off! I did this for a fellow STWer, so hope he appreciated it as much as I would 😉
[url= http://www.sportpursuit.co.uk/join/DBrewster_19298 ]My link[/url]

The 2XU ones worked really well for me skiing - miraculous even.

2XU ones are suppossed to be a little better based on rep.

Darn it Dezb I would have but after someon up there posted I registed! Sorry.

No fiver off for me then 🙁

By the way, it can take a couple of weeks for delivery. I waited ages for my Dare2Be softshell. Was worth the wait though cos I wear it all the time!

I've got the recovery one's from maxgear : http://www.maxgear.co.uk/CompressionClothing/index.html (although not sure of the ionergized bit!)

for £29.99

Worked for me when i cycled London > barcelona

I was tempted by the ones on Sports Pursuit, but delivery isn't until 19th - 26th March!

I have the same question as above, if I want them for recovery only do I get the training ones like these (cheaper):

http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/SKI1/skins-sport-mens-long-tight-(bk_yl)/

Or the Recovery ones like these:

http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/SKI62/skins-bio-ry400-long-compression-tights/

You were just a tad too late, sorry 🙁 maybe someone else will pick up on it! not sure baout the Skins on there, some weird sizes left hence the cheap price.

I've got Skins for cycling in and Orca for recovery.

I've been known to sleep in full recovery gear, tights and top... can't say it does wonders for the sex-life but I'm recovering fast.

Damitamit I was looking at RY400 ones, Chain reaction have them for £63 I think.

Munge-chick, the "Sport Long Tights" are only £40 so if they're similar Id rather get them. confusing!

Aren't the 'Recovery' ones really nothing different to the 'Active' ones other than just a bit tighter?

There is a piece in the comic about a Kiwi study -if I'm remembering it correctly- they took a bunch of evenly matched 'multi sport athletes' (I think that means triathletes) and got them to do a TT.

1/2 were then given compression tights and the other 1/2 a placebo to wear for 24hrs. After the 24hrs the TT was repeated. The whole excercise was repeated a couple of weeks later (I think mixing up who did and didnt get the compression wear).

Conclusion was that those who wore the compression performed better, in the 2nd TT, than those who did not.

MM maybe I'll just treat myself to those RY400 ones then! shame I gave the £10 off £50 Chain reaction voucher to Mr MC last weekend, darn it!!!

MC if you can, try on before buying. I tried on Skins and 2XU. 2XU weren't a good fit on me (despite trying one or two diff sizes) I'm an XS small in skins tights and XXS small in the calve guards.

Yep work for me.

What's the placebo in a compression tights study?

Thanks Dirtygirlonabike! The joys of Chainreaction now with their free returns it's like walking into a shop but far easier as there are no shops near me that sell this gear!

Now I don't have a clue what brand or what model? since we've decided they appear to work? Unfortunately I can't go for those silly calve ones despite doing triathlons 😉

M_C - Fit2Run in Abingdon stock Skins.

I use cheap 'granny type' compression socks from a chemist most of the time.

After reading this: http://www.fuelme.co.nz/skins-a200-vs-a400/ I decided to go for the A200 tights.

Bought from here (seemed cheapest around £46 free delivery): http://www.barringtonsports.com/products/skins_a200_mens_compression_long_tights_2011/14128/view

I believe they do Collect+ returns too.

Damitamit that article is very useful! as all teh gubbins doesn't make much sense but that lays it out! Now I just need to decide myself what I watn them for, ie jsut recovery or for running in too! That Barrington sports website looks good too. Thanks! Now any voucher codes for any additional discounts 😉

What's the placebo in a compression tights study

I use Skins and really rate them. Seem too help me. I get them free at work so not sure I'd spend my own money on them given the price.

Odd theory ChunkyMTB so you have them, think they work but wouldn't spend the money! So you don't think the cost outweighs the benefit you gain from wearing now?

So only decision is A200 for using to run in then as recovery or just go for RY400 as solely recovery tights!? Decisions.

Correct. It's something I wouldn't spend money on myself. What's wrong with that?

From what i've read, if you ride/run in them, your muscles won't get damaged as much as they would without wearing them. In theory, you should be able to run for longer without muscles tiring. I don't know if this is the case as i've not worn them for running but if i was running my previous mileage per week, then i'd wear them for running. I'd prob have the recovery ones too on the basis that i'd not want to lounge around in/sleep in the same ones as i'd just been exercising in. Most of the studies I've read have been focused on the recovery aspect rather than when exercising.

Article on tridudes raving about skins ry400 think I might invest.

PSA: Orca ones on Start Fitness at half price.

[url= http://www.startfitness.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=45895 ]Laydeez[/url]

[url= http://www.startfitness.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=45888 ]Guyz[/url]

....till 12pm today only.

It'd be really nice if you register through my link, so I get a bit of money off!

You're welcome...well, assuming I buy anything 8)

Nice one Jamie. Hopefully they'll arrive before I go skiing next Friday 🙂

Cheers Jamie. I reckon I've now got enough pairs to wear them constantly.

Cheers stuff ry400's for £19 I will have a pair!!!

Cheers for all the info and help above, and the link Jamie.
Can't really argue with the Orca ones for that price. 🙂

TSY - what size Orcas, will Small really fit me?!

EDIT - and what the hell is 12pm?! noon or midnight?!

[i]You're welcome...well, assuming I buy anything[/i]

Someone did! Thanks J W 🙂

Pleasure 😉

They'd better improve my recovery by at least 5% or I'll be asking for a refund.

Mustard... I wear small. They're super tight, just how I likes it.

I have the strangest...etc

Pictures are on the way DeBz

And the new deal of the day is Orca compression tops £17!!!

"And the new deal of the day is Orca compression tops £17!!! "

Will the spending ever stop?!?!?!

They're super tight, just how I likes it

order placed - can always send 'em back if I turn blue!

Ooo so now do I get a top too for £17 bargainatious!

Ooo so now do I get a top too for £17 bargainatious!

I am... although be more wary of the top sizing... my small top is tight, tight, tight!

My Orca's just turned up quality stuff!!

Gone for a large top which is spot on but they'd sold out or large tights so in true yeti fashion I went for the medium. struggled to get them on but now feel super snug. Will have to see if I pass out within the hour.

Tight tight tight 🙂

Mines just turned up too. I'm proudly showing them to my colleagues... I'm not in them though.

Oh wonder if mine are at home? I hope not as that means Mr MC has been woken by the post man YET Again whilst trying to sleep off nights :-/

Still standing, just talking in a slightly higher pitch.

Still standing, just talking in a slightly higher pitch.

Gravitysucks, later this evening:

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Mine arrived today too. Got a XS based on waist size, but the ankles were so small it was a right struggle to get them on and off. Once on they seemed fine. Might swap em for a small, otherwise it will take me 10mins to get them on each time!

Damitamit I originally thought that about mine however getting them off was easy, peel them off inside out likeyou would a wetsuit and got them off ok. The top i couldnt even get over my biceps though so that will be getting swapped. Tights felt nice though will test them after 10 mile run on sat.

Remember they are supposed to be tight for compression benefits.

Yep same here guys. Proper battle to get the tight ankles over my size 12's!!
Once on feel great so I'm going to bear with them.
Got the top on fine earlier but just put it on after a weight session and I'm obviously pumped up a bit bigger as I just nearly passed out getting it on 😆

Lol @ gravitysucks. I just managed to get top on 2nd time of trying, still waaaayyy too tight, very unpleasant. Tights felt good, top being swapped they had better work now 😉

Coming 12/03 for the real bargain fans.

Ideal for sessions down the track....

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The ankles are the one bit that do get a little looser over time and it's certainly worth giving them a good old stretch.

Getting the tops on requires a pretty specific technique, the flexibility of a contortionist and the help of one or two friends.

Once on you'll probably get a shoulder injury trying to take them off.

mmmmmm tight tight tight 🙂 arrived today!