Ridecamp: RE: [RC] underwear

You gals are quite funny, and of course are providing no end to the
entertainment value of ridecamp.  Thank you.  :-)

Speaking for men, we have two primary requirements - "containment" and
moisture absorption.  I've tried numerous products, and am sticking with the
mid-thigh spandex boxer-type shorts.  These aren't the baggy type, these are
all spandex material just like riding tights (snug all over).

Surprisingly, they don't creep up (anywhere), and there is no chafing in the
crotch area where normal men's underwear has their seams.  There is
moderate containment but it is enough.  The brand I use is from REI, made of
their MTS (Moisture Transport System) fabric (a polyester) and it wicks
moisture extremely well, which is the other primary irritant.  It comes in
Men's and Women's styles and also in a bikini style.  Cotton retains
moisture and tends to increase rashes and irritation.

Without fail, when I wear regular non-boxer style underwear, I get serious
rubs from the seams in the crotch area.

The other best solution for me has been the Saddle Bums padded tight where
it can come with a crotch pad that acts like underwear, and that is a great
riding tight - no underwear needed, but because it's absorbing
moisture/sweat, you need to wash them more often.

Mike Sofen

-----Original Message-----
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Lif Strand
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 10:36 AM
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [RC] underwear


At 11:24 AM 5/22/02, Jessica Spoone wrote:
>thongs are the only kind i can stand

Thongs are the only kind I *can't* stand!

Lif Strand
Quemado NM  USA


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