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shoeshine boy

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  8. Posted · Report reply

    there are 2 types of shells, pant shells and girdle shells. most of the time, a girdle shell is smaller and thicker material. you CAN wear it over pants if you size up but it's going to be hotter. even with my girdle, I prefer pant shells because they're not as hot.

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    23 hours ago, krisdrum said:

    Got it.  Thanks.  Maybe I should have given it a try.  I'm running similar sizes and set up and have plenty of room in the Player bag.  Rechecked last night after my skate and I don't have any gear larger than Adult Small and 13" gloves and shins.  Is your gear a pretty tight fit in the Junior bag?  Or do you have room to spare?  

    I think this is the video I watched that helped me pack most efficiently:

    the only issue that you might have is skate size but you could always store your skates blade up with soakers if you had to.

    I don't have a bunch of extra space but really, I was carrying too much crap around anyway. the only time I wish that I had more space is when I go to tournaments.

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    22 hours ago, krisdrum said:

    What size equipment are you wearing?  I debated getting the Junior size when I received the senior bag as a gift, but it seemed like the Junior was going to be a really tight fit for my gear, so I stuck with the Senior.  I mostly wear Adult Small gear.  

    I'm a 5'2" female so most of my gear is smaller (13" shins and gloves for example) plus I also wear a girdle instead of traditional pants. I'm confidant that the girdle/shell is a huge help in getting my stuff in the smaller bag. 

  11. Posted · Edited by shoeshine boy · Report reply

    I got a Pacific Rink bag just over a year ago and I'm loving it. at 54, I feel better being balanced with my gear instead of having it on one side (I used Warrior Pro Carry bags for YEARS) and refuse to get a wheeled bag.

    https://www.pacificrink.com/products/player-bag

    mine is a junior bag though so a bit different from their main bag. I looked at both but wasn't a fan of those "hideaway backpack straps" on the senior bag.

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    I've flown to TONS of tourneys with gear. if Southwest is possible, that's your best bet. they allow 2 checked bags per person. my gear is usually around 35 pounds and that includes an extra pair of gloves so unless you're a goalie, you should be well under the 50 pound limit. check your hockey bag and carry on your clothes in a backpack or small suitcase. 

    Pittsburgh and Boston shouldn't be a problem but print out the baggage policy just in case you get an inexperienced Customer Service Rep.

    of all the times I've traveled with hockey gear, only one time did my bag get damaged and it was strictly the bag ripping and the airline replaced my bag, at FULL retail value. 

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    On 6/20/2023 at 2:02 PM, smiley37 said:

     

    Looking at the Bauer girdles and see two options. Do you like the ACP Elite or the ACP Pro? 

    I agree the women's sizing was crazy and didn't even want to check it out, its like a joke

    I am using a Bauer Total One which is a few years old. I do have a Bauer ACP Pro and it is excellent and I love the ability to adjust the length.

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    adult female player here. I switched to a girdle about 6 years ago and I'll never go back to regular pants. I like the Bauer wrap-style girdles. I can adjust the waist and thigh sections as tight or as loose as I want.

    if you have the chance, check out some Stark MFG equipment: https://starkhockey.com/collections/women-s

    one thing I've always hated about Bauer women's gear is their ridiculous sizing:

    WOMENS X-W PANT XS 12+ YEARS 90-110LB 4'7"-5'1" 24-27"
    S 12+ YEARS 100-130LB 4'11"-5'5" 26-29"
    M 15+ YEARS 120-150LB 5'3"-5'9" 28-31"
    L 15+ YEARS 140-170LB 5'7"-6'1" 30-33"

     

    this would put my SO, who weighs around 135 in a large. seriously?

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    3 hours ago, stick9 said:

    Try some "Bone Conduction" Bluetooth headphones. They don't block off the ear canal like earbuds do. If you keep the volume reasonable you should still be able to hear what's going on around you. They may or may not work with your helmet/mask. 

    thanks but I don't want to wear headphones while playing. if I did, I'd just stay home and play NHL23 on the Playstation.

    I was just wondering if any other leagues have dealt with this. some of our people are acting like we're trampling on their Constitutional Rights or something. 🤣

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    just curious if any of you are seeing people trying to play with ear buds/Air Pods in their ears?
    some background: we have a goalie in our Rec League (draft every season, all skill levels together, goalies play in a time slot rather than a set team) who plays with Air Pods in his ears. as a league, we've been looking the other way and it's not really been a problem. recently a skater wanted to know if they could wear them while playing as well. The Board (we are independent, not run by a rink) discussed it and said no and we told the goalie that he'd have to stop. the goalie basically stomped off in a fit.
    we play by USA Hockey rules but are not USA Hockey affiliated. the closest USA Hockey rule is the one about jewelry but IMO, that doesn't apply. in the end, we can do what we want but we have determined that it is a safety issue. not only because the ear buds aren't secured but also because the player needs to be able to hear what's going on around him.
    I was just wondering if any of y'all had dealt with this issue. TIA.

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