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So, this morning was my first run with my new Shock Absorber bra. I am delighted to say that all shocks were indeed absorbed (even the price) - except for the shock of how hard it was to put on! I had to wake a sleeping teenage daughter to help me out with the last clip. She was delighted, as you can imagine...

The octopus is a lucky animal. I need more hands.

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Mollydex profile image
MollydexGraduate

So funny :-) I can just imagine waking up teenage daughter :-)

Strangly I too have just bought a new high intensity shock absorber this very morning from John Lewis , ( r ducked to £20 from £40 ) , I know know to get ready 10 mins earlier to get the thing fastened :-) 👙

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NomoreexcusesGraduate

Lol. Sports bras are a nightmare. Once you put it on a few times it becomes second nature and shock absorbers are worth the money but there are times when you feel like you've done a workout just trying to get in to it. 🌻

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

My husband used to 'help'... nudge nudge, wink wink... :)

Go you... In the end I got one with no clips :) but, getting out of it after a run is hilarious :)

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SofargonerGraduate in reply toOldfloss

was that to put it on or take it off..... lol ....nudge nudge wink wink

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply toSofargoner

Errr ...both🙂

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RainbowCGraduate

I discovered (at last) that by fastening the top clip first, then putting my arms in and hoiking it up (carefully!), i can manage it without feeling as though I'm about to dislocate my shoulders... :) But yeah, not the best bit of the run! ;)

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Razouski

I had to have a zip front shock absorber as at the time my arm movement and chest stretching was very limited (after mastectomy/reconstruction) but I love it. It keeps everything in place and is not as hard to get into as some of the complicated clippy ones.

It's a good job we don't parade our new foundation garments in the way that we like to show off our new shoes in the forum. Might raise a few eyebrows ;-)

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AnneDroidGraduate in reply toRazouski

Hahaha! There's a thought. :)

Bluebirdrunner profile image
BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Ha ha..I've been almost in tears trying to fasten up (with frustration)...til I discovered doing it up back to front then swivelling it round..works a treat.

Sofargoner profile image
SofargonerGraduate in reply toBluebirdrunner

thats what I do too though a sharp intake of breath is required to get it past the bazookas on the way round.....

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Razouski in reply toSofargoner

Lol :-)

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AnneDroidGraduate in reply toBluebirdrunner

I tried that without success. I'll persevere and try again next time!

ANewMe2022 profile image
ANewMe2022Graduate in reply toBluebirdrunner

always put my bra on this way, never thought about fastening it at the back - who knew, all these years :p ...xx

Sofargoner profile image
SofargonerGraduate

Funny how no men have commented on this thread :-)

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SofargonerGraduate

Sorry!! One last thing - have any of you seen the Facebook advert that keeps popping up on my history for Runderwear?? Not a single hint of camel toe. How do they do it?????

AnneDroid profile image
AnneDroidGraduate in reply toSofargoner

Thank you very much (not!) - I'd never noticed but will from now on. Dear oh dear. :0

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SofargonerGraduate in reply toAnneDroid

Here to serve you :-)

KS69 profile image
KS69Graduate

Are the shock absorber ones worth getting? They sound a bit of an effort?!! I've been happy with my M&S zip front ones up to now but wondering.. anyone compared the two?

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AnneDroidGraduate in reply toKS69

I've only had it on once so far so it's too soon to tell!

KS69 profile image
KS69Graduate in reply toAnneDroid

I looked at the pics to see what the clip mentioned was and I think it would exhaust me trying to get the thing on what with the clip and the hooks behind my back! Would have to be seriously amazing I think to tempt me away from a front zip!!

Davoda profile image
DavodaGraduate in reply toKS69

Once it's on, it IS amazing. But just allow an extra 5 (at least!) mins to get into it! 😉

dipdab profile image
dipdab

Oh I wish I could get a shock absorber but they dont reach my size (34JJ). Heading out for a new sports bra soon as Ive lost weight since buying my last one and it doesnt really help much anymore

Worldsend profile image
WorldsendGraduate

Get a pull on one but step into it and pull up!

Really helps

Davoda profile image
DavodaGraduate

Welcome to my world! (It does get easier with practice.... sometimes!)

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Maddee_6333Graduate

I forked out for a decent running bra just before Christmas, I'm just really glad my husband didn't ask me how much it cost!

It handily doubles as somewhere to put my oversize phone😆

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skysue16Graduate

I also have a shock absorber and had a real trouble the first time I tried it on. Now I leave the top clip done up then simply pop it over my head then do up the back strap. Much easier!

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