Seeking bra reviews for the larger boobage

[Robbin_G]

I am currently devoted to the Moving Comfort Maia but would like to hear from the ladies who own the Enell, Hind Nexus and and Hind Motion Sensor.

[Fuji Girl]

I have the Hind Motion Sensor and really like it. I'm (unfortunately) less endowed (a B-cup at the best), and really like it because it's more padded than others, giving me a semblance of a bust. If you have a bigger bust, it may not be right for you. Great support though, and definitely worth a try.
HTH!

[miffy'sFuji]

I used to love the moving comfort athena, but m.c. seems to have discontinued that. I tried the Maia, but didn't like how high cut it was in the front (I've stayed away from the Enell because of that cut). It seemed too hot and it seemed to run large. Then I tried the Fiona. It is okay except the cut under the armpit is a little close. Then, one day I got a catalog from athleta, and they had a decent little comment box about the Glamorise Sports bra. I decided to try it. I wear a 34D. At first the bra seemed odd because I was so used to the standard compression bra. After a week, I was hooked. It is my favorite bra. The support feels so much more uplifting than standard sport's bras.

I stayed away from the Hind bras for two reasons, one is the crossback design and two is that the support rating is medium, and I like a lot of support.

p.s. I found out that JCpenney has the glamorise for a better price.

[Lise]

Hmmm. Good to hear about the Glamorise. I'd never heard of it before, but will check it out.

I am a 36D. The best bra I've found is the Enell. I wear a "small" (size1), which is surely the only time in my life I've worn a small bra! It chafes a bit right at the bottom of the hooks, but if I lube up with BodyGlide there, it's OK.

I wear others, can't think of their names right now, but I bounce in everything but the Enell. I ordered it last fall, 6 weeks before the Marathon, but because Oprah had just promoted it on her show, I didn't get it until months later. My chest was so sore after the marathon, and I was wearing my most supportive bra at the time.

I know people pay big bucks to have breasts this big, but they can be a pain, too. L.

[Susan Otcenas]

>>>>but would like to hear from the ladies who own the Enell, Hind Nexus and and Hind Motion Sensor.

I've got 'em all. For the record, I'm a "full" 36D (not quite a DD, but occasionally get a bit o' spillage out of a D ) I judge the support in a sports bra by how much bounce I get, and whether or not I am aware I'm wearing the bra when I'm running.

Hind Motion Sensor: I DO NOT recommend this bra for high impact activities for larger cup sizes. No way, no how. "Moderate" OK, but for high impact not only would the bra allow too much bounce, it would be painful to have that much movement. Plus I'm self conscious when I feel like the bounce is too obvious. The "weakness" in this bra is that the straps are VERY stretchy, allowing too much vertical motion. Here's a photo of the inside of the Motion Sensor. Note that the straps are "unlined" above the molded cups, ie. just a single stretchy layer of fabric.



Hind Nexus Bra: I love this bra. It provides more support than any other Hind Bra. It's also the snuggest fit. Where the Motion Sensor has stretchy straps, the entire Nexus bra is lined on the inside with a second layer of non-stretchy fabric. It's easy to see here on the inside of the black bra:



The other reason this bra is so supportive is because it has a broader back across which the weight can be distributed. See the back photo here:

http://www.teamestrogen.com/images/p...06-ALL_xlg.jpg

Beware the front zipper. It's a locking zipper, but the zipper pull must be in the down and locked position. Otherwise you risk a spontaneous boobage explosion. Been there, done that. I've never had the bra unzip while running or doing triathlon. BUT I have had it open up while puttering around the office, usually because I've been lifting boxes and stuff and I dislodge the zipper.

The Enell: This bra is really in a class by itself. This baby is BIG. http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=4238 I wear the size 2, and it has TEN, count 'em TEN hooks up the front. However, it is a godsend if you want to eliminate bounce. I wore mine on a run last night. It passes my most stringent test when I'm wearing a bra: That is, I forget I'm wearing it. I most especially appreciated it last night, because on my previous run, I was testing another new Hind bra (more on that below) which was not passing that test at all. What a relief to wear my Enell and be totally comfortable last night.

Hind Flex Bra: This is the brea I tested a few days ago. We don't carry it so I don't have a photo for you. It's a flexible underwire, traditionally-cut bra (ie. not a T-back or crisscross, just plain old over the shoulder with a hook in back). The bra looked great under a t-shirt. (You know what I mean, it didn't look like I was wearing a sports bra at all. Good lift and separate action ) But it was uncomfortable for me to run in. Definitely better than the Motion Sensor, but not nearly as good as the Nexus.

Finally, I agree with Lise. People pay big bucks for big boobs, but I'd rather be a 34B.

Hope this helps.

Susan

[KnottedYet]

Consider the Wacoal CW-X. I never would have believed that such a light-weight bra would have such great support, but it's my favorite. (even more than my extensive collection of Moving Comforts) Now that I've lost a lot of weight the bra I have is too big and I need to move down a size for real support, but I still love it.

[Lise]

Thanks for your extensive review. I will check out the Hind Nexus. I laughed (with horror) at the prospect of spontaneous boob explosion. Good grief. The things we have to worry about! And bounce is no joke--painful and embarrassing.

Thank you again for your help last year this time, when I was freaking out about how to get through a pool swim tri while wearing a good bra. I'm so glad that TE has a woman of your proportions on staff--you gave me excellent advice, relieved my feeling of being "wrongly shaped" for triathlon, and introduced me to this discussion board. Someone with a 34B bra has probably never lain awake worrying about how to get through T1 without getting DQ'd for indecency.

I'm thinking I may get another Enell, in size 2. Sometimes I feel like my ribs, not just my breasts, are being compressed in the size 1!

All best wishes,

Lise

[Susan Otcenas]

Thank you again for your help last year this time, when I was freaking out about how to get through a pool swim tri while wearing a good bra. ....
I'm thinking I may get another Enell, in size 2. Sometimes I feel like my ribs, not just my breasts, are being compressed in the size 1!

My pleasure. Don't know if you saw it, but last year, I wrote a review of the Nexus after wearing it in a tri here in Oregon. Here's the link to that: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ighlight=nexus Scan down to post#48. The whole thread is worth reading too. Lots of good opinions there.

Regarding the Enell - I would feel too restricted in the size 1, but we are all built differently. You should probably order one for fit comparison, though. If your rib cage can't fully expand, you won't get enough air. I know *I* gasp enough just from the exertion of the run itself! I need all the rib cage expansion I can get.

Tailwinds,

Susan

[miffy'sFuji]

This is a great thread! Thanks everyone for offering your experience. I'm pretty curious about the Enell now. My skin is somewhat sensitive and prone to getting red and itchy if things rub in certain areas. I had that problem with the neckline of the maia. But, I'm one who needs to wear (or rather I just feel more comfortable wearing) a sports bra all of the time. I inherited genes from both my parents - smaller sized ribcage from my mom (who is an A/B - so much easier for someone into athletics to deal with!)...but a generous bust from my dad's side of the family (hehe my dad lucked out though )...It can sometimes be tough to find a band that doesn't ride up with a cup that is large enough.

[reenybeeny]

I posted on that thread last year--look, the question has come up again! Here's my 2 cents, as an athletic 34DD:

I have used that Enell (size 1) for a couple of triathlons. However, it has been sitting in my drawer for the last year because I can't bring myself to put it on. First, it is so constraining, it feels like a girdle. Second, it is very thick and makes a thick line under any tank top--doesn't look great. Maybe someone out there would want mine? I don't think I want it anymore.

I like the Hind Motion Sensor and was actually thinking of wearing it for my next triathlon. Especially since I'll be swimming in a wetsuit. I don't know if it would offer enough coverage and support as a bathing suit top.

Two more I like a lot: the Champion Friction Free™ Seamless Full Support Sports Bra, which has a lot of support but may be discontinued, and the Road Runner Sports Sporktek Bra. (Susan recommended this last year!) I have two of the Sporteks and wear them every week. However, they are a bit thick so might not be great for a tri swim.

Good luck!

[Susan Otcenas]

... and the Road Runner Sports Sporktek Bra. (Susan recommended this last year!) I have two of the Sporteks and wear them every week. However, they are a bit thick so might not be great for a tri swim.....

Yes, indeed. I have 3 of these, in fact. Black, White & Green. I wear them ALOT and have put them through quite a lot of abuse. My three all have stitching coming loose from the bottom bands. I think it's just a natural side effect of a snug pullover bra being pulled over large breasts. (That is, I don't consider this to be a defect - bras wear out.) Simply, I sometimes struggle to get in and out of them. BUT I do love them once they're on. Very comfy. These bras are of the uni-boob, masher variety, but they DO work. Before I started wearing my Nexus, the Sportek was the bra I used for triathlons. They don't dry well, but they are comfy and supportive.

Susan

[SadieKate]

Simply, I sometimes struggle to get in and out of them.

Susan, I'm laughing in empathy. Bubba stands there and laughs at my contortionistic attempts to liberate myself from the durn thing.

I knew there was a reason for a pre-nup.

[Susan Otcenas]

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The worst is when the dang thing is really wet & sweaty. You get it just to that point where it's half on, half off and it gets STUCK across your shoulders. Your arms are up around your head and you're walking around blind banging into things....

Susan

[SadieKate]

I swear one of these days I'm going to dislocate a shoulder.

[Dianyla]

I swear one of these days I'm going to dislocate a shoulder.

That has actually happened, you know! An acquaintance of mine got trapped in a pullover sports bra and dislocated her own shoulder. Granted, she had dislocated it in the past so I'm thinking this is why it happened so easily.