Review on 💪 MudGear Compression Arm Sleeves with Padded Support by Frank Tyrance

I recently purchased these cases as they are the newest addition to MudGear's obstacle course racing series. The product is a pair of compression sleeves with thin padding on the elbows and forearms. I'll take a look at their comfort, fit, moisture wicking, functionality and durability with a few laps of a local obstacle course. MudGear Padded Sleeves Comfort and Fit MudGear Padded Sleeves are sized according to the size chart on the website. Sleeves are available in three sizes. My hands were right on the border between small and medium. I chose the small size. They are tight with a little sagging. The cuffs were very comfortable and not as noticeable as other compression fittings. I go into the topic of "comfort" in the "Function and moisture transport" section below. MudGear Soft Sleeves Absorption and Performance One factor that many riders fail to consider is the product's interaction with water and/or mud. This is important because many races have you consuming and losing fluids all the time. The MudGear sleeves didn't hold an appreciable amount of liquid. The sleeves have been exposed to water, mud and sand, and when wet, the sleeves never feel "soggy". When I removed the bushings after a few laps there was very little sand in them. I attribute this to narrower stripes than most at the top and bottom of the sleeves. The straps prevented unwanted foreign objects from entering the sleeves and did not compromise on comfort. One of the features mentioned above is how thin the sleeve pads are. At first I was concerned about the lack of protection it would offer. This was not the case. Usually, after a few rounds of constant crawling, my elbows are slightly bruised or tender to the touch. Soft MudGear sleeves prevented this. I put more weight on my elbows than I should have as I was crawling to take the pressure off my knees and the sleeves worked flawlessly. I was very impressed with how much protection they offer with so little padding. I would like to make two points about the sleeves. The first is an obstacle characteristic of "pipe creep". A lot of races have some kind of PVC tube on the slope that you have to slide/jump/run/jam yourself and then come back to the other side. Some wet compression gear is terrible when trying to get caught in the chamber. I was very surprised that the sleeves could support the weight of my body and not slide down the pipe. I used to do laps the day before the Mega Mud trail, but even after riding through water and mud the sleeves held up well. The second concerns how warm the sleeves got after being out of the water/mud for a long time. While many compression sleeves don't absorb moisture well and keep your hands cool, MudGear sleeves absorb moisture very well, too well. I found that after 10-15 minutes without fluid my hands were significantly warmer than with other sleeves. It is worth noting that the race took place in Georgia in the summer. The temperature that day was a maximum of 85°C. This appears to be a compromise in favor of the longevity (see below) of the product. Durability of MudGear lined sleeves At the time of writing this review, I've only worn the sleeves for a few laps. a race. I can't comment on the long term longevity of the product, but I will tell you that I've made it my goal to try to get them to shoot. stuck, and during this time crushed as much as possible. I checked the stitching upon arrival to look for any loose stitching or imperfections. The product was very well intact. There were no noticeable tears or holes in the material after the race. They are machine washable and clean very well. I checked the stitching again after machine washing and found no imperfections or protruding threads. They also "seem" to be much more durable than most compression sleeves. I believe this can contribute to how warm your hands get when wearing them. MudGear Padded Arm Sleeves Pros and ConsPro protection. Probably the best defense I've seen in the OCR sleeve. viking They dry very well and retain very little liquid. Durability. Again, I can't comment on the durability of the product, but I've tried to break it and failed. disadvantages heat. The sleeves got very warm, almost uncomfortable, when not exposed to water on a warm day. MudGear Soft Sleeves Conclusion I really liked these sleeves. MudGear has done an exceptional job adding a new product to their already outstanding lineup. The product does everything it promises. It protects, absorbs moisture, is durable and looks elegant. If you wear steeplechase compression sleeves, I'd have no hesitation in cataloging them. Anyone who has worn MudGear socks can vouch for the quality of their products. MudGear Padded Arm Sleeves fit right into their lineup alongside socks. The only time I wouldn't wear them is in warm conditions when there aren't enough water/mud hazards on the course. Good job mudgar. A way to keep the bar high. (Note: I wanted to experiment more with the moisture wicking and warmth I felt pulling on the sleeves. Logically, the material dries quickly and gets too warm on a hot Georgia summer day. I wanted to experiment with the product and make an accurate statement Review, I actually showered with the sleeves on, I wore them briefly around the house, they still dried fairly quickly and dried out as expected, it was around 70, there was a slight increase in heat, almost not worth mentioning, I repeated this later in the day when it was 85 to get them wet in the shower I went outside to throw a spear for a few minutes to see how they were doing, my hands got noticeably hotter. )