Under Armor as Stage 2?

[ozymandias]

Has anyone used Under Armor compression shirts as their stage 2 vest?

It seems some PS recommend them as a more comfortable and cheaper alternative to Underworks and other vests.

Under Armor is definitely very comfortable (I've worn them during sports) but I am curious as to their compressive power and how effective that is for stage 2 recovery.

Any opinions would be very welcome, especially if you have had experience wearing these post-op.  Also, PS reading this please give your opinions as well.

[mrpower33]

It doesn't give enough compression.  In fact, I layer an under armor shirt under my stage 2 compression to keep from getting rashes from the vest rubbing against my skin.  You should just spend the $100 and get a good stage 2, don't go cheap on the recovery, it's just as important as the surgery and you will already have spend thousands of dollars.  Just do it right.