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CW-X Insulator Stabilyx Tight - Women's
Help in deciding between size S or M and Stabilyx or Pro tights! I'm...
By Ellen
Ranked #1952 - Women's Trail Running Clothing
October 28, 2009
Help in deciding between size S or M and Stabilyx or Pro tights!
I'm 5'5 and 125lb, and don't have such big hips or rear, but have big calves from running. The CWX sizing chart shows that I'm in the S range. I haven't tried the Stabilyx before, but I tried on a CWX 'Expert' tight in a store and found that S was really tight and uncomfortable behind the knees, and don't know how I'd be able to do my winter marathon training in these. I've never tried compression tights before, so maybe I'm not used to it. I felt the Expert M size tights were more comfortable than Small and still snug enough. I really want to get the perfect size since I plan to buy both the full and 3/4 length tights together (3/4 length for race day).. But just went to the CWX site and saw that the Pro tights are actually better suited for running than Stabilyx, and would help more with my nagging hamstring/glute ache - So I should actually be focusing on Pro tights instead?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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By Nicole Woltersdorf
Ranked #8 - Women's Trail Running Clothing
October 28, 2009
You should definitely get the smalls. I am 5'10" 145 lbs and the mediums are great for me. The tights are supposed to be TIGHT. They should be difficult to get on and off. The difference between the stabilyx and the pro tights is the amount of knee support. The stabilyx is better for people with knee problems. Both tights have the same amount of hamstring support so either one would be good for you in that regard. Hope that helps!
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