high impact support that isn't pull-over

[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 (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. 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.

[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 )