high impact support that isn't pull-over

[TsPoet]

I have bad shoulders. I can not pull a bra, especially a tight bra, over my head. I have been using less supportive sport bras because of this, but darned it, I need more support.
Ideally, because of my shoulders, I need a bra that clasps (zips, whatever) in front. But, I'd take one that clasps in back if I have to.
the perfect bra:
lots of support (for crossfit, which includes jumping rope and running!)
wool
zip in front
D sized cup.

any ideas? I'll take any gamish of the perfect bra, the only thing it has to be is D sized, highly supportive, and not a pullover.

[sfa]

Have you tried Title 9? I don't think they go for wool, but beyond that they probably have the perfect bra for you. My sister swears by the Last Resort bra--she had never been able to run since hitting puberty because she was so well endowed and it was just too painful. She's the sister who just ran a marathon last month.

http://www.titlenine.com/product/bounce/d-cup-bras/313801.do?sortby=ourPicks

If that's too much coverage for you, they have a fabulous selection of sports bras in general and can probably set you up with something.

[malkin]

Not wool, but zips in front and comes in lots of sizes. From TE, so you know it's good! ;)

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodHI_80082.html

[jessmarimba]

Also not wool, but I just got an A/B one and it's really comfy. More support than I need, really! Moving Comfort Grace (http://www.movingcomfort.com/product/344874/300271/_/Grace_CD) (zip front).

[Becky]

I like the Moving Comfort Cara bra. Plenty of support, even in the D, but it's not wool and it clasps in the back.

[nscrbug]

Moving Comfort Fiona and Maya are both decent high-support bras.

[TsPoet]

Excellent options! I knew someone would have some suggestions.

[redrhodie]

Can you step into a bra, thus not go over your head? It may not work depending on your hips, but it's much easier on the shoulders.

[zoom-zoom]

I guess I'm the minority D-cupper who has found that the "high impact" Moving Comfort bras are a joke (they are fine on the bike, but horrible for running or other truly high impact activities). I have yet to find a MC model that doesn't give me a blobby speed-bump across my chest. And they cost a small fortune for such mediocre support.

What I have found to be best for compression AND encapsulation is this bra:
Champion Shape Scoop-Back Full-Figure Underwire Sports Bra (http://www.championusa.com/Champion/Products/CH6843.aspx). No Cooper's ligaments pain. That's the sure sign for me that a bra does the job. My girls don't move a bit.

[Susan]

For great support (I wear G Cup so I really need support) I like the Freya Active Bras. They come with or without underwires. But they close in the back. I guess with your shoulder-problems you could just close them in the front and then turn them around as many women seem to do.

I also have a "Z-bra" which has a zip in the front but it isn't as supportive as the Freya. I also find the zipper itches and scratches a bit which can be annoying if I have to wear the bra for a longer period of time.

Somehow I find bras that accommodate each boob in an extra space like the Freya or for example the Shock Absorber Level4 D+ (and typically close in the back) provide more support than those "bra-top- style" ones.

[colby]

Not wool, but zips in front and comes in lots of sizes. From TE, so you know it's good! ;)

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodHI_80082.html

I have one of these and I hope they have improved the zipper since I got mine. Two problems:
1) Chafing - the bottom of the zipper made chafe marks on long runs and after longer bouncy exercise
2) Security - at first the zipper was decent, but over time it seemed to want to stay in the "locked" position less and less. This meant unexpected unzipping. Unfortunate.

Otherwise, I did like it. I still have it around for yoga and other things, it's nice to not have to do the pullover routine.

[Natasha]

I second the Last Resort Bra mentioned above. It is also called an Enell Bra and is available all over. It is not wool, but is made of a highly wicking synthetic material. It clasps in the front and is the most supportive bra I've found.

[TsPoet]

finding a good bra has been such a battle for so long - I just ordered 1 of just about every bra recomended. Gonna cost me a pretty penny, but darned it, I'm going to find one.
(and then it will be discontinued and I'll have to start all over :o )