michigan summers are very humid.. i don't know if i can wear my tritop comfortably very often. would lesloveboat work out better for me, or am i screwed no matter what?

Michiganian here too. I have the lesloveboat sports pullover binder and compared to my old tritop. HELL YES it is more breathable. I felt like I was dying in the summer time on those humid days. Oh god it was unbearable, I've been so far so good with this one though. I can actually jog and do really physical activity without having to take a break every 5 minutes because I can't breath.

Perhaps check out the "AIR" series? They are relatively new though, so I am not sure how well they work. Not sure about the size of your chest, but generally from reviews I've seen of this brand (Double) it appears that it works better for those who are more of an A through smallish C range. http://www.lesloveboat.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=83&products_id=278

I have this Juya brand binder: http://www.lesloveboat.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=57&products_id=127
It is made of one layer of fabric on the back and two (i think?) on the front which binds me very well, and I live in FL and don't find it to be uncomfortable during the summer humid torture. My chest average is about 32.5" so I got a M. I really like this binder. The only thing I don't much like to do in it is work out, because my range of motion in it is a bit restricted when I want to do things like pull-ups, and I get annoyed when it is obvious I am wearing the binder. For daily activities, however, it is absolutely fine and the "restrictiveness" which occurs when I am working out is actually what makes me feel secure in it when I don't (if that makes sense).

If you need any clarification or such just ask.

thanks very much guys! the sports pullover was what i was thinking about. i don't mind if it doesn't get me completely flat, i'd rather be able to not die haha. i'll probably get it next check then