Rusevelt Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) I don't know much about the Skins compression sportswear other seeing Gilles Coustellier wearing them in competition, so im just wondering if anyone else here knows how they work and how effective they are? Edited May 13, 2009 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Wouldn't they be like wearing those skinny drain pipe jeans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) feels like your riding in nothingskinnys just hurt your balls Edited May 11, 2009 by Dave Anscombe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 "Feels like im wearing nothing at all" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Better movement I'm assuming.Think about bending your knees to tuck in a fitting set of shorts, or a baggy set of jeans.That said, I wouldn't go as far as lycra shorts, so camo 3/4's shall suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 There is supposed to be some science behind it, allowing the muscles to work more efficiently and possibly reducing the build up of lactic acid (I'm guessing now)... unfortunately they do make you look rather like a giant pansy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Maybe I should get a set! although i am not sure if they would fit around my legs or not! having quads that measure just shy of 30inchs around doesn't help matters!!If people want to see what i would look like in a set, feel free to order me some Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 "Feels like im wearing nothing at all"nothing at all, nothing at all...simpsons duh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) Edited May 12, 2009 by Ben John-Hynes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Bigman in a mankini, I want to see it now!!!!!!!! I mean, i mean..... :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 They do work for sure. The idea being that they warm muscles before sport, reduce the amount of lactic build up in the muscles during sport, and aid quick recovery after sport.I have used them for a while as my shop sells them and im very pleased.Andy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 If you read up on compression clothing it will probably help."The main benefits of compression shorts are that they keep the muscles warm to prevent muscle strain, chafing and rashes, and to wick sweat away from the body. In addition, there is some evidence that compression shorts may enhance athletic performance." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Is there any reason why rugby 'spandex' shorts wouldn't serve an equally good purpose? I've some at home, and if they are as good as the proper running/cycling/athletics versions then I'd be more inclined to use them more regularly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nek0 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Their website has the details on how and why. I'm assuming they work since a lot of professional athletes use them. Not sure how much of their claim is true but I'm sure they have some benefits.I just would never wear them unless I can wear long pants or sleeves to cover 'em up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantham Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 haha when I get time i'll do a little write up, my course at uni covers these in quite a bit of detail. I'm a little stacked with work etc atm but i'll try and find some time later, alot of what has been said is true, the main point people are also missing are the bioacceleration technology. For example when your knee bends the fibres in the garment are aligned so that they stretch, meaning that they aid/accelerate the muscle back to the start position after contraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 but it was harder to move said muscle/limb to that point in the first place..?Performance enhancing drugs guys- they work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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