Quote Originally Posted by Lisa S.H. View Post
Well I am pear shaped, that might account for it- my shoulders, head, boobs(A cup), waist, etc are all pretty small...but then I have wide hips. Waist 31", hips 42".
Hi Ladies,

Resurfacing after our BIG move to our new HQ. Man, am I pooped! I only have a few minutes but wanted to reply to this thread.

When I first read Lisa's height/weight, I thought "Wow, XL MUST be too big for her." (After all, *I* wear the XLs and I'm both shorter AND heavier than she is.) But then I saw her measurements and now feel more comfortable with her in the XL. My waist and hip measurements are almost an exact match to Lisa's and I wear the XL in all the brands she mentioned.
I also agree with Lisa's assessment that the SB Ultra D has the most forgiving legband of the three. LG legbands tend to be snug - we never recommend them for women with larger thighs or women who are very conscious of that part of their bodies.

BTW, I also love the leg bands on Sugoi shorts. I have larger thighs and I find the grippers look nice on me. I wear the 8" Evolution shorts (not the Shorty) and also have a pair of the RS Shorts.

I do ride the Airstreams despite the snugger gripper. (BTW, the "technical" term for the look Lisa described is "golfball butt". ) I like the compression those shorts provide on longer rides.

Gotta run..... My "free time" for the day is up!

Susan