Exactly! Fingers crossed.Those Stoko braces/baselayers certainly are expensive! I’m glad they may qualify as medical devices!
Already purchased. Had 10% off coupon for writing a review. Worth it. They last.A 3/4 Insulator version of the Endurance Generator, but apparently not the Stabilyx, is now available. Definitely a splurge though:
CW-X Insulator link
I'm going to give them a shot based on the glowing reviews here of other models.
Saw resorts closed another day. About 7-10 ft new snow in a week.Awesome - looking forward to them! And if the shipping is efficient, should have them in time for the local Tahoe resorts to dig out of this massive dump!
I can't speak to earlier versions b/c this is my first pair, but in my new pair of Endurance Insulator (size M), yes, the waistband is about 1in of slightly felted material with the drawstring inside. The waist width in size M is 13in (26in circumference) laid flat, and ~14.5in (29in circumference) when I try to pull the elastic a bit. So in my opinion, yes to strong elastic.I'm curious about the waist fit-- I had a pair previously and even though I was quite small, wearing a size small, the waist was always a bit snug since I have little definition. (rectangle bod here) Is the waist still the 1" or so very strong elastic, or has it relaxed at all from previous years?
I want to try these. How did you find the sizing? My Stabilyx are all M so assuming I am a M with these as well, but it would be nice to hear from someone who has them.I just got Bracelayer insulated compression tights (¾ length, so don't overlap ski boots) and skied with them for the first time today. Really liked them! Anyone else tried them?
I want to try these. How did you find the sizing? My Stabilyx are all M so assuming I am a M with these as well, but it would be nice to hear from someone who has them.
Exactly! Fingers crossed.
I just bought these in a M and will let you know about the sizing.
I'm tall and relatively thin, and I typically wear a woman's size 12. My 3/4 Bracelayer pants are a size Large. They are nice and snug, as they should be, but the tight bands at the bottom dig into my calves and leave quite an indentation by the end of the day. The waistband also leaves its mark. I didn't wear them every day, but I was grateful for the support on long, demanding days and when my knees were bothering me.I want to try these. How did you find the sizing? My Stabilyx are all M so assuming I am a M with these as well, but it would be nice to hear from someone who has them.
I just bought CW-X stabilizer and ordered bracelayer. Do you really feel they help? Do you just wear them as your base layer or do you pull on smartwool etc over too? They don’t feel that tight, except in my covid waist. LolI have also been wearing these for quite a few years and couldn't imagine skiing without them. I have both insulated and non-insulated versions.
So, did you like them?Already purchased. Had 10% off coupon for writing a review. Worth it. They last.
Sizing may not be right if they don’t feel tight new. I felt like I could barely get into mind when I first started wearing them years ago lol. But maybe that was just me. I use mine as a baselayer, but when it’s colder I’ll add midlayer(s) as appropriate depending on whether I’m wearing shell or insulated pants etc.I just bought CW-X stabilizer and ordered bracelayer. Do you really feel they help? Do you just wear them as your base layer or do you pull on smartwool etc over too? They don’t feel that tight, except in my covid waist. Lol
The M fits me well...or at least it will when my right leg is less swollen. I can tell that it's the correct size. I also wore M in Opedix and CW-X.
I think that these will provide excellent support for my knee, lower leg, my ITB and my hips. I frequently had issues with the other brands because their targeted support areas did not line up properly with my anatomy. For example, the knee support area would start out on my knee but would drift down since my legs are shorter than normal.
These seem better but it will be a while before I can try them out. If anyone sees them advertised on sale I might consider buying a non-insulated 3/4 length pair at a good price.
Whether I will also wear a brace is TBD.
My CW-X tights are tight enough to leave marks where the targeted support web is, and definitely help with muscle pain and knee fatigue, but don't completely offset the knee discomfort from trying to put 90mm skis on edge when it's solidly icy. I wear XS in CW-X and tried the insulated alpine XS bracelayer last trip, but fit the bracelayer S better since I'm more like 116-120lb than 110-115 lb these days. I think I prefer the CW-X as I don't have an issue with the targeted support being the wrong height for me or moving, whereas the neoprene in bracelayer can get quite sweaty and feel more restrictive, but it does stay in place better as it's quite tight. I wear them as a preventative/support measure rather than due to specific injury. I always wear another layer over the top unless it's spring skiing.I just bought CW-X stabilizer and ordered bracelayer. Do you really feel they help? Do you just wear them as your base layer or do you pull on smartwool etc over too? They don’t feel that tight, except in my covid waist. Lol