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MOVING COMFORT "REBOUND RACER" SPORTS BRA
BY LAUREN WADLINGTON
May 12, 2015
TESTER INFORMATION
NAME: Lauren Wadlington
EMAIL: [email protected]
AGE: 29
LOCATION: Seattle, WA, U.S.
GENDER: F
HEIGHT: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
WEIGHT: 175 lb (79.40 kg)
While I've been hiking and camping regularly throughout my life, I just started backpacking a year ago. I'm still trying to figure out my backpacking style, and where I'm willing to make sacrifices to take weight off my pack. I will be hiking in the rainforest and mountains of the Pacific Northwest on 2-4 day trips.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Manufacturer: Moving Comfort
Year of Manufacture: 2014
Manufacturer's Website: http://www.movingcomfort.com/en_us/rebound-racer-sports-bra/350037.html
MSRP: US $50.00
Measured Weight: 3.46 oz (98 g)
Reviewed size and color: 38D / Crushed Jacquard
Sizes available: 30B - 38DD
Material: DriLayer® Plush 85% polyester / 15% spandex & DriLayer® Powermesh
Care instructions:
• Wash in cold water every 1 - 3 wears to remove sweat, dirt, and bacteria which break down the fabric
• Fasten hooks and throw in washing machine or, better, toss it in a lingerie bag first. Or, best, hand wash.
• Hang dry or tumble dry low. Dryers wear down fabric and moisture-management properties.
• Never use dryer sheets or fabric softeners. They coat the fabric and keep it from breathing.
• Replace your sports bra every 6 - 12 months, depending on how often you wear it.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Moving Comfort has Sports Bras for all sizes, but are well known for their bras that fit larger chested women. They have several bras that range from light support to full lock down. The Rebound Racer offers a high level of support without sacrificing long wear comfort, just below the Fiona and Juno models which go up to size E and offer the highest level of support for full chested women. In the fitting room, I found the Juno to be too restrictive and opted for the Rebound Racer.
The Rebound Racer comes in multiple solid and jacquard colors (pictured). It's double layered with supportive stitching along the sides and around the cups. The straps are adjustable from the front with strong velcro. The velcro is flat and does not make contact with the skin. The straps are lined with soft black material that the velcro can attach to at any point, so there is no limit to how tight you can adjust the straps. Around the cups is a soft, breathable material. The back and triangle in the front have a breathable mesh outer layer. In addition to elastic, there is a 3 size double hook closure.
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FIELD USE
Overall, the bra's material and construction appear high in qualify and durability. When I first tried it on, I immediately had to go up from my normal 36C to a 38D. Though the bra is stretchy, it doesn't have as much give as standard sports bras - after getting it over your head you have to manually pull your breasts into place. Once everything was hooked and in place, it was more comfortable than I had expected.
I've used the Rebound Racer regularly at the gym, on day hikes, and on a 3 day backpacking trip on the Hoh River trail. The bra is quite supportive and minimizes bounce without just flattening/compressing the breasts. It remained comfortable for both short and long day wear without any chest ache after taking it off or the next day. I decided against sleeping in it due to how snug the fit is, and also to let it dry out before the next day's hike. There was no stretch out from day to day and the fit remained the same.
This bra is made for running or higher impact activity. I found this to be great during vigorous uphill climbs and around the campsite bending up and down collecting wood/kindle. At no point did I have to make adjustments or pull myself back into the bra.
THINGS I LIKE
- All day comfort
- Enough support for larger breasts
- Adjustable band and straps allow for customized fit
- Stylish colors options
- Maintains some shape. Provides support without flattening
THINGS I DON'T LIKE
- Not true to size. I had to go up one band and cup size.
- Getting it on is more challenging than a basic sports bra. The fasteners on the band have to be hooked after you put the bra on, requiring you to be able to either reach behind you to hook the band or to have someone do it for you. This could be a problem for people with range of motion or fine motor issues.
- A bit too snug to sleep in comfortably
- One of the hooks on the adjustable band bent out of shape after 5 wears
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