arm/leg warmers
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mspina
Cathlete
I use arm warmers all the time, and I have different "weight" warmers for different seasons. My spring/summer arm warmers are nothing more than lycra sleeves (or whatever they are made of - stretchy workout top material is what they feel like - no real thickness to them to speak of). I'll use these often for early morning bike rides - it's chilly when I head out but once the sun is really up I don't need them any longer and will just pull them off and tuck them into the cycle jersey pocket. I have another pair that have a thin microfleece inner side that are great for cold races. I'll occasionally use them for running as well, but most often I use them for cycling.
They are GREAT.
They are GREAT.
mspina
Cathlete
Oh - difference between a warmer and a compression sleeve. I can't imagine needing a compression sleeve arm warmer - you could use them as such, but ...... why? Certainly not for running/biking.
For your legs, given that I LOVE LOVE LOVE my CWX tights/shorts for running, I could see a compression sleeve used as a leg warmer for running or cycling, but in that case, I'd just use my running or cycling tights.
One huge downside to using a compression sleeve would be you can't possibly take them off while you are riding (thinking of cycling here) - they are TIGHT and take some work to get off. I can just roll my arm warmers off while I'm riding very easily - I don't have to stop.
For your legs, given that I LOVE LOVE LOVE my CWX tights/shorts for running, I could see a compression sleeve used as a leg warmer for running or cycling, but in that case, I'd just use my running or cycling tights.
One huge downside to using a compression sleeve would be you can't possibly take them off while you are riding (thinking of cycling here) - they are TIGHT and take some work to get off. I can just roll my arm warmers off while I'm riding very easily - I don't have to stop.
mspina
Cathlete
I got my fleecy ones at my local bike shop, and the thin ones I got at Team Estrogen (a few funky colors by Sheila Moon - LOVE THESE!!!): http://www.teamestrogen.com/product/apparel/extremities/arm-warmers/c0-c1-c55-c56.html
Another option is a bolero - I have one and use it often (covers shoulders and arms). I think the SPF thing sounds hokey - I've never been burned through clothing, certainly not opaque, tight lycra clothing!
Another option is a bolero - I have one and use it often (covers shoulders and arms). I think the SPF thing sounds hokey - I've never been burned through clothing, certainly not opaque, tight lycra clothing!
janie1234
Cathlete
Hi Mspina. Great thanks! I'll check it out. I read that the SPF only works for up to 5 washings and then you would have to reapply it yourself.