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10-10-2008, 03:13 AM
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Largest Fitting Skating Tights brand OTB?
I recently discovered that I could (just) squeeze into some Mondor OTB tights in size Adult Extra Large. First time I have been able to wear OTB tights. They are rather too tight for comfort, so I'm wondering whether another brand of OTB tights might be a tad more generous. Any suggestions?
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#2
10-10-2008, 09:58 AM
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Well, I can't tell you which XLs work best- as I'm only a S/M, but I've always felt Mondor was tough to squeeze into- I prefer Danskin or Capezio OTB tights. I think the Capezio run larger then Danskin, which are larger then Mondor. If I recall, Danskin doesn't come with hooks on them- you have to sew them yourself. I don't recall about the capezio otb.
I haven't tried the OTB tights, but in dance I always favored Body Wrappers, as the most comfortable fit- and Rivers Edge Dancewear carries BW OTB tights.
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10-10-2008, 12:08 PM
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Katz, if you can get them, think about trying the Blochs ones (I think they make OTB). I usually take a tall in Capezio and Danskin, but a Med in Blochs IBT (with size 11 feet, I don't wear OTB tights..) The rise is good and long, and the waist is comfortable and not too tight, which is always an issue for me. (Even so, I still cut the waistband off and add a wide cotton lycra one instead, to eliminate the waistband line.)
One potential problem: Blochs run a bit light in colour so their Toast is pretty light even for my moon-tan legs. You might want to check first to see how the colour goes on your skin.
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10-10-2008, 05:42 PM
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Mondor makes an XXL in selected styles including OTB (# 3372). I've noticed in the past year they've changed the waist elastic to a nasty stiff type, I've snipped it in places so that it doesn't give that indented look but the tights are plenty big.
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10-11-2008, 08:00 PM
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I thought Capezio had discontinued its skating tights? (Even if that's the case, you may be able to find online retailers or stores that still have some.)
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#7
10-12-2008, 02:22 AM
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I thought Capezio had discontinued skating tights also.
What about US Icewear ( I think that's what it's called), are they any bigger?
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10-12-2008, 06:42 AM
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I, too, had heard Capezio had discontinued, which is very sad as my one and only pair are really comfortable!
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10-12-2008, 08:19 AM
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I was very sad to hear of the end of Capezio skating tights. I liked their OTB - with the elastic. I HATE OTB tights with clips, velcro, I can never fasten them and it's just too much junk on my feet.
I have one pair capezio OTB tights left with no holes...I figure I got one competition left with them before they rip... j
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#11
10-20-2008, 02:27 AM
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Capezio is still selling tights
Capezio skating tights are NOT discontinued... I have an online store, and have just brought in a shipment from Capezio.
Cheers, Chow
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10-20-2008, 09:43 AM
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10-28-2008, 06:25 PM
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Annabel, I'll be happy to get you some. :-) I'm just not sure if I will be going to Europe next year! After my baby, and with the rink situation, I'm skating so irregularly...
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10-28-2008, 07:06 PM
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#16
10-28-2008, 07:11 PM
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I think what is discontinued is the skating dress line.
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10-28-2008, 09:45 PM
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Ohhhhh, this is great news! None of the stores around here seem to have Capezio skating tights. I like the texture and thickness of their tights.
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#18
10-29-2008, 03:32 AM
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Okay, so Capezio still make OTB tights. They aren't that easy to get here, I'd need to buy from overseas, so I need to know if they are definitely the biggest fitting brand?
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10-29-2008, 08:37 AM
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