CW-X Insulator Stabilyx Tight - Men's - 2007 BCS

Hello- Yes the small will fit nicely.

Yes they'll fit. If you really have super skinny legs, you may get a little bit of rise and bunching out of these.

I know your question was a long time ago. MY suggestion is you look at the Performx or Pro tight from CW-X and you get a size Large. Because of your height, if you get a smaller size, they would pull down from your waist. By getting either the Pro or Performx Tight, you are not as limited to where your knee hits the tight, so these models will work better for you in terms of fit and support. Good luck.

I really like these tights for downhill skiing. I have only skied in the insulator stabilyx model so I can't directly compare knee support with other models but, as a skier who has dealt with knee problems I can tell you that none of these tights is going to provide any real support for your knees, just a modest amount of compression and perhaps a little bit of patella stabilization. Real knee support will require a brace.

Yes. I tried these out on a 40min run in 10 F weather with wind guts up to 20mph. I am 6' 160lbs and love them. Great for XC skiing too

Yes, you can. I wear these down to about 0 degrees (not factoring in wind chill), and complement them with boxer briefs that have a windproof panel for extra protection from Chicago winds. I'm 5'11, 153lbs and wear a small (I mention this because the size chart says I should wear a medium, but for my lanky build s works better).

I'm 5'11, 153lbs (slender build) and went with the small. They fit very well.

oleg i am doing a race on the 18th of dec... we will be going through mud and getting wet in a river within the first 20 minutes of the race and then going for about an 18 mile run in the cold. what tight by cwx would u recommend? i notice my hamstring and calves and inner thighs cramped up a bit before also.

See review just posted. If your legs longer than mine, suggest med first.

Douglas- I'f you have skinny legs, go with a size Small. If you have muscular/larger legs I would recommend a Medium. You are right on the bodger of Small and Medium.
Also if you are like me and most of my height is in my upper body, then go with a small. Good luck.

Adrian- Based on your height and weight, you are really between Large and XL. However, if you have big legs and hips I would go for the XL. If you have skinny legs, you can go for the large and you will have a gap between the bottom of the tight and your ankle area which is fine. Also, if most of your height is in your upper body, go for the large. The CW-X Stabilyx tight is a non insulated Coolmax material that wicks moisture very well but will not protect you against cold wind for example. The Insulated Stabilyx Tight is made of a slightly thicker material called Auto Sensor that is more thermal in cold temps. They also have a stretch wind blocking panel on the quads to protect from cold wind. The supprt system in both the non insulated Stabilyx tights and the Insulated version is the same. Good luck with your Marathon training.

Hi Jess- My suggestion is to take a look at the Men's Insulated Stabilyx 3/4 Tight. IT's the one most of our team skiers use. It ends just above the ski boot, but still gives support to the knee area, hips, and lower back. Cuts down on fatigue over time which is great for skiing. I hike my ski sock over the end of the 3/4 tight to keep it in place and positioned properly on my leg. Works great. Check the sizing chart for the right size. It depends on your son's height and weight.

because of how tall you are i would go with the large

MIke- Good question. Right now based on your height and weight, you are between L and XL. If you feel that your goal is to get under 200lbs soon, I would go for the large. The CW-X Insulted Stabilyx Tights stretch very well, but the Large may feel snug at first in the hip and waist area until you trim down a little. Shouldn't be a big deal. Ultimately size large is what you want. Good luck/

Red- The compression benefits of the Insulator Stabilyx tight will actually help leg circulation when standing still. Compression helps the capillaries fight gravity and with better circulation, you can potentially stay warmer. Even with no movement.

Frac-
I find that the Insulated Stabilyx Tights are really good as a baselayer in most temps except probably above 45 degrees (spring skiing). The material in the INsulated Stabilyx tights is actually temperature regulating. So if it's cold, they stay more thermal vs when it's hot the material is designed to release heat. Very cool function. I think you can't go wrong with the insulated Stabilyx for skiing as an underlayer. Also check out the 3/4 version. I use these most of the time for skiing because they end right above the boot. I hike y ski socks over the tight to keep them in place. It works great. Good luck.

Personally, I ski bare legged under my Helly insulated pants, and that is all the way down to where the lifts don't roll, and only a lightweight base in the backcountry. So if you like being really warm, or ski in super cold, like -40C or below, then these will be fine. If not, I would drop that mid-layer. That is my preference though, others may be different.

Kevin- I would definitely go with the Insulator Stabilyx tight. The material itself is a Nanotech fabric that regulates heat close to your skin depending on temperature. For example, if you are out in the AM for a run and it's 30 degrees outside, the material will form a thermal layer and prevent heat from escaping until you reach about 78 degrees at your skin surface. This is the optimal temp for muscle performance. Then the material will stat releasing heat and keeping you at that level point. So the tights don't feel hot. Also, there is a wind blocking material on the quads which is great if the cold PA winds pick. I think you will be really pleased with the Insulator Stabilyx. Plus if you ski, you can use it as a base layer for skiing. I would go with a medium for the size. Good luck.

i find my insulators good down to about 30 or 35 degrees when running. (no other outter layer). i find they are too warm at any temp abouve about 48 degrees.
at 48 and higher, i wear a normal tight, or a 3/4 tight.

i have the insulator expert, and i have to say, those things are REALLY warm. i wish i had the non insulated versions. i couldn't imagine skiing in them with a shell over the top unless it's literally well below zero AND you're sitting on ultra long/slow chairlifts. i use mine for trail running when it's in the 30s and 40s. (no additional layer/shell). good product

i agree with steve. non-insulated makes sense based on your question and comments.

Personally I would go with the non-insulated tights. They have great support. In case you haven't lived in SLC long, we don't have near the winters that we use to so I wouldn't worry about an insulated tight anymore. I would go with the large if I were you but you may consider running out to the retail store and trying them on. Those folks are great! As for a top, You should check out a few of the tops made by backcountry.com. Try the Rime pullover. It's a killer top for running in anything except hot!Hope that helps.

i'm 6'1" 178 and wear the medium. you definitely should go small.

Small should work fine, I'm 5'8 150 and the medium is just a little big on me. If you want one tight for all seasons then the CW-X Stabilyx Tight may be a better option - in really cold conditions I use the stabilyx as a baselayer under a wind/waterproof pant, works good in the spring too or when mountain running.

They would work fine but they aren't made to crash all the time.

They do not do backorders. The inventory changes quite often so check back.

in my experience, i don't get any extra knee support out of my tights. a bit of muscle compression yet, but actually joint stability, no.

The CW-X Insulator Stabilyx Tights are ideal for any cold weather activity; and yes these would also work well as a high performance under layer for snowboarding plus the Conditioning Web technology stabilizes the knee joint without restricting movement.