In the past, I had to choose between the tights and the shorts. The tights focused on knee stability and support, while the shorts improved alignment in my core and hips. But in the latest product, The Dual-Tec 2.0 Opedix has combined the technology from each into one pair of capris length tights. These tights are more than just base layers, they are somewhere between compression clothing and kinesio tape.
Opedix Dual-Tec 2.0 Pants Review
The tights are made out of separate panels of material, which provides tensioning around the key joints, stretched over a more comfortable yet snug base layer. These panels provide dynamic alignment, promoting mobility and stability. By putting less wear and tear on my body, these compression components increase endurance while decreasing rate of fatigue.
I have put these tights through the ringer—indoor activities, outdoor sports, in the snow and even in the water. The Dual-Tec 2.0 are a perfect layer for when I run white water on my paddleboard. They support my knee and fit smoothly beneath my knee pads. They dry almost instantly when I take a swim through the rapids. In the winter, these tights are the perfect base layer to stay warm and wick, while on long skinning missions.
Opedix Dual-Tec 2.0 Shirt Review
One of the things I notice most about the tights is that it stabilizes my core and improve posture in my lower back. Especially when I am hiking steep slopes, I notice that I lean forward and hunch. The Opedix BLADE-TEC™ 2.0 is a v-neck shirt that brings the same technology to my upper body and shoulders. This shirt is the right balance of compression and tension to comfortably correct muscular imbalances- particularly my posture. I notice at the end of big hikes that I am less sore in my entire body.
Though the price point is a little high, $225 for the pants and $125 for the top, think about how much you spend on base layers and active wear that provides nothing for your body other than coverage. Opedix products let you do what you love longer by making sure your joints are lined up and working properly without impeding on your movement- can you other clothing boast that?
