Cool Wings - product review

[OakLeaf]

Haven't tried the arm coolers yet, but I've got a pair on order, supposed to arrive on Thursday. It's been hot here so I'll let you know! Thanks for the review.

[Pedal Wench]

I swear by the arm-coolers, as does my BF who lives in Florida

[ny biker]

How do the arm coolers fit? Are they very snug on the upper arms?

[Biciclista]

i bought the arm coolers, they told me i needed a small, so i trusted their judgement and they fit fine. Honestly, it hasn't been really hot since i got them, but i did wear them in the sunshine two rides worth and i didn't use any sunscreen nor did i get any itch or burn. so they seemed nice and cool and they fit fine.

I'm sure there will be at least 1 hot day in the next few months.

[witeowl]

i bought the arm coolers, they told me i needed a small, so i trusted their judgement and they fit fine.

So, just to confirm: You followed the directions that your upper arm would be 1-2 inches bigger than the listed dimension? I'm soooo wary. I mean, I'm an XL (or more) in everything, so I'm absolutely shocked to be told by their chart to get a medium. I mean... seriously?!?

[ny biker]

I often have issues with sleeves being tight on my upper arms when the shirt fits me otherwise, both with short-sleeved cycling jerseys and regular shirts. In fact I think all of my short sleeved cycling jerseys are size large.

I followed the instructions - measured 11 inches, based on the chart either a small or medium would fit, so I went with the medium figuring small might technically fit but would be more likely to be uncomfortable. And the medium fits me fine. It's snug but not skin tight. Not constricting in any way.

[Thorn]

So, just to confirm: You followed the directions that your upper arm would be 1-2 inches bigger than the listed dimension? I'm soooo wary. I mean, I'm an XL (or more) in everything, so I'm absolutely shocked to be told by their chart to get a medium. I mean... seriously?!?

Yep. I wear XL in jerseys and a small in arm warmer/cooler thingies. The first time I bought arm warmers I was sure I'd have to send them back. Nope. I followed the instructions and the fit was fine.

[Biciclista]

So, just to confirm: You followed the directions that your upper arm would be 1-2 inches bigger than the listed dimension? I'm soooo wary. I mean, I'm an XL (or more) in everything, so I'm absolutely shocked to be told by their chart to get a medium. I mean... seriously?!?

yes, absolutely. I measured my arm while talking to the rep on the phone.
I even argued. She said, no, I was a small.

[witeowl]

Got it, thanks.

Um... except for the costing me money thing. Wait, scratch that. It's an investment so I can keep biking more comfortably into the hot August days.

So... thanks.

[evangundy]

So, just to confirm: You followed the directions that your upper arm would be 1-2 inches bigger than the listed dimension? I'm soooo wary. I mean, I'm an XL (or more) in everything, so I'm absolutely shocked to be told by their chart to get a medium. I mean... seriously?!?

The cool wings and arm coolers and leg coolers are unisex sizes - that's why you take a medium instead of an XL :-)

Edna

[Biciclista]

not everyone in every climate needs sunscreen. A little sun is good for you. I might have actually absorbed a little vitamin D yesterday!
I wonder about how many problems (osteoporosis, for one) that we have because we don't get enough sun.

[Pedal Wench]

How do the arm coolers fit? Are they very snug on the upper arms?

Not really - they just go on without binding and stay up fine. I have smalls, and I have kinda normal arms - not muscular, but not real thin.