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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Equmen Core Precision Undershirt - do yourself a favor
12/13/2009 07:58:00 AM | 
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The Equmen Core Precision is simply fantastic. When I first
tried it on, I was concerned it was going to be too tight. After a few minutes,
the shirt felt very comfortable. After moving too many Christmas decorations, I
had strained my back earlier in the week. Throughout the day, I couldn't help
but notice how Equmen was actually helping my back. The design of the shirt
itself is engineered to reduce back pain and support your core.
According to Equmen, their shirt was made to fit tight in
order to give optimum performance. Equmen reports that the undershirt was
designed in conjunction with physiotherapists and ergonomic specialists to
improve posture, reduce back pain and provide core support.You can easily tell
from looking at the shirt that it was purposefully engineered to match your
physiology. The high quality fabric (73% polyester, 13% nylon, 14% spandex) is
really a very comfortable blend of materials.
From a comfort perspective, I've mentioned that the shirt
was comfortable all day (and this was under a dress shirt). What I haven't
mentioned is that I typically am skeptical of v-neck shirts as the collar on
often doesn't come high enough on my neck for my comfort. The Core Precision,
on the other hand fit like a glove and sat on my neck like a typical crew
would.
It's important to know that after I wore the Core Precision
all day under my business suit, I came home to exercise and then shovel the
foot of snow that was dumped during the day. I found the shirt to be incredible
for wicking away sweat without making me cold. In addition, the helix-mapping
helped my back-straining labor of shoveling heavy snow. I simply couldn't have
asked for a better shirt.
I can easily see multiple purposes – as a typical
undershirt, for exercise, as a base-layer, and for its slimming qualities. I
haven't mentioned this yet, but in high school I was a swimmer with a swimmer
build – college and marriage have added a few pounds. I really appreciated the
slimming power of the shirt. Have a wedding or class reunion you're going to
attend? Get one of these to help you out!
The Core Precision undershirt is available in black, grey,
and white. It comes in a longsleeve, crewneck, and tanktop. Main competitors are the RIPT Fusion ($58) and Sclulptee ($78). RIPT gives you the slimming qualities but not the back support. Sculptees gives you nearly the same qualities as Equmen. Equmen gave me better back support, but Sculptees was better at slimming.
In sum, everyone guy should own at least one of the Core
Precision undershirts. If you have back problems, you should probably own a
few. At $99 each they are expensive but oh so worth it. I haven't tried the longsleeve or
tanktop but can only assume they're just as awesome as the v-neck. I've just added Equmen to my list of favorites.
www.equmen.com
RATING SYSTEM: 1=POOR, 3=AVERAGE, 5=SUPERIOR
Overall Rating: 5/5
Worth the money Style: 5/5
Great styling and helps you look slimmer
Fabric: 5/5
It's what makes it so greatFit: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Size I Wore: L
Freshpair is having a SALE on Equmen!
Buy any 2 Equmen tops, get FREE Equmen brief!
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BodyAware Vintage Fishnet Brief -- Smokin'!
What I love about this brief is that it leaves just enough imagination while giving you a sneak peek at what you're in for. I must say, I really do like mesh and sheer briefs. I had my company party last night and wore them to the party. There's something exciting about wearing really sexy underwear - making you think about what'll happen when you get home.
Now, these certainly aren't all day comfort briefs - but I knew that going in. While I wouldn't want to wear them for a 12 hour work day, I was plenty comfortable in them all night. Not once did I feel uncomfortable, have to readjust or wish I was out of them (well maybe I wanted out but for different reasons.)
The mesh fabric is made from 85% nylon/15% spandex. The rear has a full back and the front has contour seams which helps to shape and enhance things nicely. The large "BodyAware" branding on the waistband ads to the appeal.
Available in black, white or blue, the BodyAware Vintage Fishnet Brief is, as I said, a limited edition item so get yours today before they run out.
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Comfortable sexy underwear Style: 5/5
Badda bing!
Fabric: 4.5/5
Fit: 4/5
Quality: 5/5
Size I Wore: M
Saturday, December 12, 2009
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See the full review on the RibbedTee Classic Undershirt
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There's a Buzz in the Air - Have You Heard?
There's a buzz in the air about a new upcoming brand of men's underwear. According to the Urban Dictionary, their name means “Lucky or Very Fortunate.” (It also means ass or anus, but I don't think they're going for that.) :-)
The new brand is positioning themselves
as a men's underwear brand built on culture, personality and
imagination. Who are are they? Jacksy! Jacksy's mission as a
company is “To offer simple, innovative and sexy products for the
modern man in line with current trends, relevant themes and at a
competitive price?"
I don't know about you, but I'm
intrigued. They've got a cool, fun marketing campaign going and will
be launching their product line very soon. I'm excited to be able to
review this new line for you. Look for a review before the new year!
"They say Guys dont care about underwear...
At Jacksy we have other ideas.
A New Brand Is Coming."
RIPT FUSION Slimming Undershirt
RibbedTee RIPT Fusion (pronounced “Rip Tee”) does the job of helping the post-holiday weight gain.
The RIPT FUSION is a body-sculpting (or slimming) undershirt. It claims to support your core, shave inches off your midsection, and enhance your posture. I would agree that the shirt is slimming, but I don't know that I'd go as far to say that it helped my posture or supported my core. As a slimming shirt it did a great job.
The shirt is paneled and made out of 3 different materials – Top: 100% Cotton, Body Panel: 79% Polyester, 21% Spandex. Wearing it all day, I did find it comfortable and it did stay tucked. The slimming feature was nice when wearing a fitted shirt and lowrise pants (still recovering from Thanksgiving).
At $58 it is a bit pricey, but not as much as the $99 Equmen. Depending on what you want in the shirt, you should be happy with the RIPT Fusion. If you just need the slimming effect, you can get away with the RIPT. If you also need the core support and back support, you may want to consider spending the extra money for the Equmen or the Sculptee at $78.
Overall Rating: 4/5
Average for a body-sculpting shirt Style: 3/5
The 3 panel is rather unusual looking
Fabric: 3/5
Fit: 4/5
Quality: 4/5
Size I Wore: L
Friday, December 11, 2009
RibbedTee Classic Undershirt Performs as Promised
The RibbedTee Classic Undershirt performs as promised. As someone who wears an undershirt 5 days a week under my shirt and tie, comfort in an undershirt is paramount. Often, I have had problems with the undershirts untucking throughout the day – causing me to go to the restroom and tuck it back in throughout the day. I also don't like how traditional undershirts add bulk. With the RibbedTee Classic, I'm happy to report that I didn't have any problems with the shirt untucking itself and bunching up. In addition, I found the material to be of a reasonable thickness.
The shirt, made of 100% cotton, reminds me of a typical ribbed tank-top, but with sleeves. The length of the shirt is quite long, but this adds to its ability to stay tucked in. I was fearful I'd feel the hem of the shirt throughout the day, but had no problems. The shirt does lose some of it's tightness throughout the day, but didn't cause me any problems. After a washing, the shirt tightened right back up. Because the undershirt is similar to the typical ribbed tank top, the neckline wasn't as high as I typically like.
When I think about my Jockey Go Stretch undershirt and compare it to the RibbedTee - hands down, I'd buy the RibbedTee --- AND for LESS money!!
When I think about my Jockey Go Stretch undershirt and compare it to the RibbedTee - hands down, I'd buy the RibbedTee --- AND for LESS money!!
At about $10 each, the shirt is a great buy for accomplishing the goal of finding an undershirt that stays tucked all day.
RATING SYSTEM: 1=POOR, 3=AVERAGE, 5=SUPERIOR
Overall Rating: 4/5
A great value for the priceStyle: 3/5
It's an undershirt
Fabric: 3/5
The cotton fabric was comfortable
Fit: 4/5
Quality: 4/5
Seems to be made well. Good value for the price.Size I Wore: L
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My Stones are Happy ...
Today, I'm giving Stonemen briefs a try. First impressions ... my stones are happy in my Stonemen!
Click here for info on the Stonemen Sale
ends January 1st!
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Sexy New Stocking Stuffer -- And It's On Sale!
Cocksox Stocking Stuffer Sale
Cocksox just brought out some fantastic new swim briefs but they're not stopping there! For the first time ever, Cocksox® now offers you theCocksox® Jockstrap!
The new jockstrap is available in two sexy colors, (Quartz White with blue logo or Carbon Black with coffee logo). Take advantage of us before December 15 with the Cocksox® Jockstrap 20% off sale!
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The new jockstrap is available in two sexy colors, (Quartz White with blue logo or Carbon Black with coffee logo). Take advantage of us before December 15 with the Cocksox® Jockstrap 20% off sale!
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
20% Off Tribe Underwear
Tribe Underwear is having a 20% Off Sale for its Facebook Fans
Order now for Christmas - 20 % OFF the entire range. They ship all over the world.
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Order now for Christmas - 20 % OFF the entire range. They ship all over the world.
Discount Code -FB020
www.tribeunderwear.com.au
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PPU Thong - great for the price conscience buyer
The PPU thong is not what I had hoped it would be, but good for the price. I generally like thongs and g-strings if there isn't too much fabric between my cheeks. When I first looked at the PPU, I thought the rear would be the problem and not the front. The opposite is my situation.The PPu Verde thong is made from a 93% Polyester/7% Spandex blend. The material itself I liked. It was reasonably soft and had some stretch to it. I found the thong part to feel comfortable throughout the day and offered a great look from the rear. The pouch, for me, was a bit too small. I tried a medium but probably could have taken a large.
I found the styles and designs of PPU to offer a lot of fun and exciting designs and cuts. The PPU line is also very reasonably priced. The thong I tried generally sells in the $10-$15 range. At this price, you can afford to buy a couple different ones and have some fun. My only recommendation would be to try a size up - especially if you're on the border of sizes.
Overall Rating: 3/5
Style: 5/5
Fabric: 3/5
Fit: 3/5
Quality: 4/5
Size I Wore: M
30 Countries / 6 Continents ....
I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of my avid readers. I now have readers from 30 different countries coming from all 6 populated continents!
I started this blog to share my thoughts on various menswear products in hopes it could help other guys find the best underwear, undershirts, swimwear, loungewear and athletic wear. I truly hope you've found my posts helpful.
After the first of the year, I'd like to expand my reviews to include men's dress shirts and jeans. Why you may ask? for dress shirts, I find that I need to buy fitted dress shirts. I have a 16.5" neck and 34/35 arms. A typical dress shirt is like wearing a blouse - fake love handles I don't have. I've found that I need to buy fitted dress shirts and have a hard time finding quality ones. For jeans, I've found that fit and price don't always match and on a pursuit to find jeans that are worth the money I'm paying for them.
So, if you know some fitted dress shirt brands or jeans that are worth the money you pay for them, please share them with me.
Please don't be shy about sharing your comments or contacting me about brands you think I should review. Thanks!
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Undershirt Reviews - Day 4
Day 4 of the undershirt reviews. Today, I'm wearing the Tommy John undershirt and briefs. First impressions ... where have they been all my life? A full review is forthcoming in the next few days.
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