Skins

>:|sh4d0w|:< · 30 Apr 2008 at 12:56

Wanted to find out peoples thoughts on skins and other products like it (canterbury etc), as I,m thinking of getting some for my gym use, , is it a useful product, what do you use it for and what benefits have you experienced from.

Gracias

A2Z · 30 Apr 2008 at 13:11

what is it?

>:|sh4d0w|:< · 30 Apr 2008 at 14:41

They are a range of compression wear,for sports and exercise. Skins is just one of many brands.

skins.net

Gilly · 30 Apr 2008 at 14:45

I have a nike one. Its great

[edit]That skins site is the slowest in the world after Sky.

booyaka · 30 Apr 2008 at 15:07

i've got some of the underarmour stuff and it's excellent

NokkonWud · 30 Apr 2008 at 15:09

They are fabulous.

>:|sh4d0w|:< · 30 Apr 2008 at 15:12

How do people find the longevity of the various brands?

Gilly · 30 Apr 2008 at 15:19

Got my Nike one just after xmas and it looks like new.

platypus · 30 Apr 2008 at 15:53

I've got a pair of skins leggings for running. They're fantastic.

Richard_16v · 30 Apr 2008 at 16:05

Think my Nike top I play golf in is like a Skins thing, it's brilliant at keeping me warm and showing all the lumps and bumps in my less than perfect physique

Only thing I notice is how long the arms are, you would need to be inspector Gadget to fill the arms out!

Killa_ken · 30 Apr 2008 at 16:16

I get given Nike-Dri fit stuff, its brilliant, comfortable and warm.

Mad old tory · 30 Apr 2008 at 17:57

I've got a cheap running one which is great, was only £16 from wiggle as well.

>:|sh4d0w|:< · 30 Apr 2008 at 22:13

Killa_ken said:
I get given Nike-Dri fit stuff, its brilliant, comfortable and warm.

Isnt the nike drifit range different from their range of compression stuff?

booyaka · 30 Apr 2008 at 22:40

the underarmour stuff is amazingly warm as i play golf and cycle in it - always feel nice and warm but never sweaty!

Ben M · 30 Apr 2008 at 23:27

i wear a top and some socks when I play hockey.

the top seems to help me stay around the right temperature better, and the socks definately stop my calves tightening up as much.

gamerTM21 · 30 Apr 2008 at 23:53

Hmm, this stuff help when playing football?
I was thinking of getting some, but am only 17, so thought may wait a while till im mid-20s

Rimm3r · 1 May 2008 at 09:39

I got bleach all over my Nike Dri-Fit shorts today and they've turned red! Absolutely gutted as they were the most comfortable shorts ever, and I can't find the same pair anywhere online!

Lead_Head · 1 May 2008 at 09:51

There are a few versions of these Skins that Nike make.

There is the dri-fit vent, which is designed for Summer weather as it has a ventilation system to keep you cool.

Then there is the compression top, which keeps you warm. I personally wear a compression top when playing 5-a-side and 11-a-side as it's tight to my body and stops the wind blowing through my shirt on to my skin making me cold.

Wearing a compression top in Summer is not recommended to be honest, so be aware what top you are buying for what conditions.

Zip · 1 May 2008 at 13:56

They are Great.

When i played soccer they helped a lot after training.

When i didnt have them i would be sore for 2 or 3 days from training. But when i started wearing them i was 100% fine the next day :cool:

http://skins.com.au/au/en/default.aspx

BTW Gilly it could bve slow because its coming from down here