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Hey, so, I have transferred my money to a Vanilla Visa giftcard from CVS

I have $40 and want to order from Underworks, because they're cheaper and I've heard good thingssss.

I'm a 34 C or so, if that helps. I'm thinking of getting a tri-top, but, not sure.

I HOPE THIS IS ALLOWED DDD:

The tritop is by far the best binder out there in my opinion. It binds really well and feels quite comfortable (for me at least). It's also a good option for Summer.
Although I hear the full length binders help to straighten out your figure. So if you're a bigger guy, that might work best for you.

Tri-top or 997 (the full length double layer) are your best options.

A) I  watch your videos religiously.

B) That's what I heard, too. I think I'm getting 983, but only because I don't trust the idea of a vest binding me.

Thanks, man.

993 would mostly bind your stomach, not your chest.

Thanks, dude.

I think the regular tri-top would be best, but, I wanted to get some input.

Which is best? 983 or the vest?

Quote from: jerebear on May 17, 2010, 08:59:59 PM
Thanks, dude.

I think the regular tri-top would be best, but, I wanted to get some input.

Which is best? 983 or the vest?

It all depends on your body shape. I know that guys with big hips tend to prefer the vest because it will bind your hips.

I have the 997 and roll ups are a big issue.  So annoying!  If anyone has any tips to help with that I will kiss them.  Now I wish I had gotten the Tri Top which just seemed like a glorified bra but was clearly the better option.

Tuck it into your trousers and/or pants?

Quote from: Squirrel698 on May 17, 2010, 09:05:35 PM
I have the 997 and roll ups are a big issue.  So annoying!  If anyone has any tips to help with that I will kiss them.  Now I wish I had gotten the Tri Top which just seemed like a glorified bra but was clearly the better option.

Is the problem it rolling up and shifting? If so do what I do and just let it stay rolled up!

Quote from: Squirrel698 on May 17, 2010, 09:05:35 PM
I have the 997 and roll ups are a big issue.  So annoying!  If anyone has any tips to help with that I will kiss them.  Now I wish I had gotten the Tri Top which just seemed like a glorified bra but was clearly the better option.

Tuck it into your pants with a belt?
That's why I wasn't sure about the tri-top. I want to get away from bras, but, I can live with it if it works.

I've been seriously considering getting the Tritop.  It sounds like it's one of the more comfortable binders out there.  I'm a big guy (3x) so I hope it works for me.

Quote from: Ryan on May 17, 2010, 09:06:16 PM
Tuck it into your trousers and/or pants?

Yes I have tried that doesn't work as I wear my trousers a bit loose around my waist.  I would leave it but it really does feel painful digging into my side.  I'm always trying to find a little privacy so I can unroll the damn thing.

I might try doubling it up over my chest.  I wonder how that would work?

Quote from: jmaxley on May 17, 2010, 09:12:32 PM
I've been seriously considering getting the Tritop.  It sounds like it's one of the more comfortable binders out there.  I'm a big guy (3x) so I hope it works for me.

WHAT!?!
I'm a big guy (chest size, not my frame) aaaaaaand hate the tri-top...but what doesn't work for me can work for others.

Just ordered 983. Super excited.

About how long is their shipping? I know they're fast.

Quote from: Nygeel on May 17, 2010, 09:13:52 PM
WHAT!?!
I'm a big guy (chest size, not my frame) aaaaaaand hate the tri-top...but what doesn't work for me can work for others.

Really?  Wish there was a way to test-drive these things before buying.  I'd hate to spend that much on something and not be able to wear it.

Quote from: jmaxley on May 17, 2010, 09:59:38 PM
Really?  Wish there was a way to test-drive these things before buying.  I'd hate to spend that much on something and not be able to wear it.

My chest...I push down and out. My nips are at the very end of the shirt if I stand upright. It rolls up on the back and has about an inch or two gap in the front between my skin and the binder. I've come very close to fainting from climbing up stairs wearing mine.

Also, what's the best way to bind?
Up and out? Down and out? just out?

Quote from: jerebear on May 17, 2010, 10:26:08 PM
Also, what's the best way to bind?
Up and out? Down and out? just out?

Try to push 'em under your pits if you're large-ish.

Thanks.
I'm kinda biggish for the rest of me, so, I might be able to. Thanks, dude.

Quote from: Squirrel698 on May 17, 2010, 09:05:35 PM
I have the 997 and roll ups are a big issue.  So annoying!  If anyone has any tips to help with that I will kiss them.  Now I wish I had gotten the Tri Top which just seemed like a glorified bra but was clearly the better option.

I have the same type. I step into it upside down so the shoulder straps are on the bottom, pull it up and pull the staps on so it's folded over. I find this works for me, tried just wearing it folded the other way and it kept sliding down. I hope you understand what I mean I didn't explain it very well.

folded under instead of over

Quote from: Nathan. on May 18, 2010, 09:28:49 AM
I have the same type. I step into it upside down so the shoulder straps are on the bottom, pull it up and pull the staps on so it's folded over. I find this works for me, tried just wearing it folded the other way and it kept sliding down. I hope you understand what I mean I didn't explain it very well.

I tried this, but then it just rolled up from the fold, which was much more painful and more visible than the slight roll I get at the hip because it was this big thick roll around my rib cage.

I was able to eliminate rolling by actually doing a trifold, where I pulled it on upside down like Nathan described but actually pulled it up higher than my armpits, folded the bottom edge of the shirt back down over my chest, and then pulled the straps up over the double layer. That moves it away from the part of my torso that bends and flexes. The downsides are excruciating back pain and a bra-like line across the mid back.

Best solution I've found has been to just fold the bottom edge up a couple of inches so it lands above my hip joint and then tuck it into my pants (belted snugly around the bony part of the hips). I ordered a 998 this week, which has a layer of nylon spandex over the powernet and is a full T-shirt shape - it should get here tomorrow, and I'm hoping it'll help with the armpit bulges, the bunching-up at the waist, and the rolling. The compression's supposed to be a little weaker than the 997 but I can live with that.

Thank you for the advice Kyril, Clark and Nathan.  I'd kiss all of you but that might come off fresh.  I suppose I need to mess around with it until I find what works for me and my body.  To be honest I'm pretty small up top so I normally wear a sports bra and that works all right on a casual basis with a lose fitting shirt 

I recommend the tri top. I actually prefer a bra type thing over a tank/shirt type binder. Mostly because I don't like to cover my stomach, idk why lol.

Yes folding the double front in half would work, it'll also provide double the binding power. Id say to fold it in then put it on, instead of putting it on and folding it up because then it'll just roll down.
Or you could tuck it in ur underwear?

And best way to get flat is down and out.