Gear Review
CW-X Insulator Stabilyx 3/4 Tights - Men's
not bad, pretty heavy insulation
By J. Nick Francis
Ranked #312 - Men's Performance Tights
December 7, 2009
Picked up a pair of these hoping that they would work out under a pair of softshells for touring. I spoke with someone at backcountry.com who told me they were very light insulation - which they are not. They have a brushed poly interior, which when paired with the wind resistant material on the front panels makes for a bit of a sauna effect. They are light on the backsides to vent, but I would suggest for heavy duty aerobic exercise to go for the lighter non-insulated pair. In terms of the fit, they fit well and provide a moderate level of compression and provide a bit of knee stability (certainly not comparable to a brace). Overall the construction appears to be of high quality, and the seams are pretty minimal and do not rub.
View Details: CW-X Insulator Stabilyx 3/4 Tights - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Auto-Sensor (90% polyester, 10% spandex), Support Web (80% nylon, 20% Lycra)
- Fit:
- Support Web (specifically targets lower back/core area and knee joints), compression
- Waist:
- elastic, articulated back
- UPF Rating:
- 50+
- Recommended Use:
- cold weather running, baselayer
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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