REVIEW - Clinch Gear Primo Hendo Boardshort / Fightshort - Continued
Flexibility
As mentioned there is a flex panel underneath which is a multidirectional crotch flex panel. I've always been a fan of this, and it has provided unrivalled movement when working my guard game and also no problems for splits or highkicks.
There are also 2 panels on the side, same material and both work well and serve their purpose, so I cannot complain.
I tried demonstrating the stretchiness by holding it with my foot, and pulling with my other hand while the camera takes the shot. ^_^;;;
Overall 10/10 for flexibility. No problems at all.
True to size?
One thing of note right now, is that these shorts do fit a little different. I am a 32, and these fit like a 33inch. So if you are losing weight, do order a size down, but in general order a size down cause these run about 1 size up in my oppinion.
Things I would change...
1. The length is good, but I would have them run maybe 1 inch longer, I like mine to go onto the knee or below the knee but that is just me. Some people like their shorts to sit just above the knee, which these do.
2. I would make the crotch run a bit further down. I do not know if I just have bigger parts than everyone else X_X or if it's another reason but I felt a bit constricted with these on with just like form fitting vale-tudo shorts/bike shorts/compression shorts underneath. It gets a big tight with compression shorts and a cup too. I do have tree trunk legs though so.
3. A drawstring, as I have lost about 4kgs since I started training with these shorts it makes them hard to keep in your waist, and would be problematic to people cutting weight or losing weight as their waist will shrink.
4. a pocket, somewhere. I know people have issues with toes getting caught or other shit, I personally havent, I like internal pockets for mouthguards, or outside pockets too, but if things get caught I can understand designers not having them. This is just me, probably not a mainstream thing.
Overall though, I am quite happy with the improvements on these models as far as material and split seems and such. As an alternative to all the other big brands these are very recommended. I can't list them with the big boys YET because they do need a drawstring, if it will be an future model I do not know. They are still functional and great but I recommend another model if you are like me and are losing weight.
Otherwise though, the shorts kickass, they're lightweight, they do not inhibit motion or movement, and it has Dan Henderson's signature on the back, which is always cool ^_^
Overall rating of 9/10.
If you'd like any other pics let me know, my camera is shitting itself but I can use my camera phone if it's important. Any questions or queries are welcome as usual.
~Foz
