Compression pants...virus or cW-X

[gospelbluesman7]

With the recent posts on CrossFit gear wishlists, I noticed that many recommend compression pants. As a runner, I already own several pairs of CW-X compression pants. I firmly believe that compression pants aid in recovery from longer distance running and I can see the potential benefits from using compression pants on heavy squat days.

My question is whether or not the Virus brand is that much better than CW-X. As a gear whore, I don't mind getting another pair of compression pants but only if they are better than what I currently have in the CW-X brand.

 

[sabirghfg]

@gospelbluesman7 Was a runner before crossfit. CW-X makes the best damn compression pants. It will keep everything tight and not shimmy down on you.

 

[nychristian15]

@gospelbluesman7 never wore CW-X, but Virus made the best compression shorts i've ever had.

 

[novihartanti]

@gospelbluesman7 I prefer my CWX over virus. Great quality and tightness.

 

[katlee21]

@gospelbluesman7 My virus pants all have rips in the seams. I love them, but I don't know about the quality.

I hand wash and rack dry them. So I'm not sure what the issue is.

 

[dawn16]

@katlee21 size up

 

[katlee21]

@dawn16 Yeah, my gigantic calves are really blowing out the pants...

 

[dawn16]

@katlee21 I had the same problem. Sized up. Doesn't take 5 minutes to put the pants on anymore.

 

[avoiceof1]

@katlee21 Weird. I machine wash mine and only the lettering falls off. No rips. Have had them for a little over 2 years now.

 

[nychristian15]

@katlee21 i would contact them for warranty

 

[arch20]

@gospelbluesman7 Maybe not the place to ask- but as someone new to crossfit, what is the advantage to compression shorts/shirts/other clothing? Is it a performance thing or comfort?

 

[gospelbluesman7]

@arch20 Compression gear won't make you lift heavier. MAYBE it'll help you with muscular endurance. Personally, I don't think so.

However, IMHO, it will help you recover faster and feel less sore.

 

[garysware]

@gospelbluesman7 I just bought a pair of cw-x pants. They were great for a very SHORT TIME for recovery and my symptoms of POTS. I would say if you are not lanky and tall, they might work for you. I found their hi-rise and lower leg cut to be too short too for my body. They actually ripped the first week, I used them, so I wouldn’t recommend them due to their durability and lack of customer service. I wish a more customer friendly brand made them better.