Under Armour

[LeafsLegacy 0]

Does Under Armour really help (what is their material called anyways)? I know it'll cool you down, or hear you up. There's also other kinds by Nike and Reebok.

[sc37 0]

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index...ssell++athletic

Seems like most any brand works just as well for whatever price...from my experience it's pretty true.

[BoDangles 0]

I use Under Armour in every sport I play and I find it really does help. It stays light, keeps you from getting too hot or too cool and also helps keep the rest of your equipiment dry, meaning that it doesn't get wet and heavy. Alot of people call it a lil expensive and it is, but I find it's worth the money.

[TheBert 0]

Doesn't have to Under Armour. Puckskin, Dri-fit, Russell all work nicely as well too. I used to just throw on an old ratty T-shirt which kept sweat against my skin. This "Under Armour" stuff does a good job of keeping sweat away from my gear, like Warrior mentioned, and keeps it off me.

I think the stuff is worth it cause it's much more durable than going through throwaway T-shirts.

[thejackal 46]

i wear the same kind of shirt, and its definitely a lot better than tshirts. i usually get $15 closeouts from the nike outlet.

[Aussie Joe 0]

Skins, Aussie company that has a unique compression patent. One of the few rare products that compresses, manages moisture and temperature all in the one.

www.skins.net

Once you go Skins, everything else just seems like the gimick that it is. Especially the Nike crap.

[Doctor Hook 0]

I rock a Nike Dri Fit shirt for puck. T3 shirts aren't bad either. I have some UAs, but my favorite workout shirt is my Russell performance shirt. Keeps you cool and comfy. Performance shirts are worth the investment.

[Ti-girl 0]

I can't imagine playing without one.

I'm one of those players who wears a long sleeved shirt, no matter what, even during summer ice. I would die without my drifit shirt. I need to invest in a new one since this one is on its last legs, but it saves my life.

WARNING: They get smelly if you don't wash them all the time.

[Doctor Hook 0]

Also, don't dry them in the dryer. Wash them on cold cycle, then air dry (they dry quickly anyway if you hang them).

[Leafsrok 0]

i use the RBK under armour-esque shirt. i chose it because the seams felt a lot better than on my Under Armour brand shirt

[pmchelli 0]

I won't skate without that type of material again. I like the old Nike dri-fit that has the rubber around the elbow so your pads don't shift around. It makes a huge difference. If you can still find those around they should be at a good price.

[wetwilly17 6]

the moisture wicking gear is great. the sports authority has their generic version of underarmour that is half the price and works just as good. if you get long sleeve versions though, be prepared for your elbow pads to shift around on you unless you get ones made specifically for hockey that have grip material on the elbows

[vitaminZ 0]

I wear compression shorts for pretty much every athletic activity and they really do keep your legs from fatiguing as fast, that plus the moisture wicking effect and you've got a winner B)

[evor1 6]

i wear it because i hate it when the straps of the pads rubs against my skin.

[jww83 0]

Skins, Aussie company that has a unique compression patent. One of the few rare products that compresses, manages moisture and temperature all in the one.

www.skins.net

Once you go Skins, everything else just seems like the gimick that it is. Especially the Nike crap.

Have to agree entirely that Skins are the best out there. The Nike gear feels and looks cheap and just doesn't seem to have much of an effect other than comfort keeping straps etc off your skin. Bought them first because they were much cheaper than skins but they wore out quickly and lost their elasticity, went to Skins and the difference is huge.

Won't be changing from skins.

[Aussie Joe 0]

Like I said once you go skins you never go back, ;) I just retired my 1st long sleeve shirt last week from action. 2 years of use and it was getting pretty ratty.

[wetwilly17 6]

Skins, Aussie company that has a unique compression patent. One of the few rare products that compresses, manages moisture and temperature all in the one.

www.skins.net

Once you go Skins, everything else just seems like the gimick that it is. Especially the Nike crap.

i looked at the skins website. they don't mention anything like 'heat gear'. am i going to overheat in the skins apparel? i like underarmour heat gear and similar because its very thin and has great heat transfer for a fabric.

[danielb 0]

Potentially silly question but what type of underarmour like garments are better for keeping you cool playing ice hockey: long sleave t-shirt and long pants or the short sleave t-shirt and shorts? I'm currently using the short sleave t-shirt and shorts variaty and I'm wondering if the long sleave t-shirt and pants type underarmour would be better for keeping me cool and stopping my gear stinking up as quickly?

I just bought the underarmour skull cap (you wear under your helmet) last week and while you do feel silly putting it on, it did keep my noticably cooler in the game and no more sweat dripping down my face either :)

[hockechamp14 0]

Potentially silly question but what type of underarmour like garments are better for keeping you cool playing ice hockey: long sleave t-shirt and long pants or the short sleave t-shirt and shorts? I'm currently using the short sleave t-shirt and shorts variaty and I'm wondering if the long sleave t-shirt and pants type underarmour would be better for keeping me cool and stopping my gear stinking up as quickly?

I just bought the underarmour skull cap (you wear under your helmet) last week and while you do feel silly putting it on, it did keep my noticably cooler in the game and no more sweat dripping down my face either :)

In theory, the cooling of your core temperature should also help cool your extremities. Also in theory, the moisture wicking would still help more if it was all the way down to your wrists and ankles.

In practice, I don't hear anyone complain either way and wanting the other. I've seen some guys wear sleeveless performance shirts under their gear, and others (like me) wear the long sleeves. Go with your personal preference would be my best advice.

[hockeyplaya97 0]

I just bought the underarmour skull cap (you wear under your helmet) last week and while you do feel silly putting it on, it did keep my noticably cooler in the game and no more sweat dripping down my face either :)

My teammates give me so much shit about wearing the skull cap that it's about to have to resort to punches being thrown. But you can wear pink polka-dot socks if you're leading the team in goals... :P

[Doctor Hook 0]

I prefer long sleeve wicking shirts since I'd like some wicking action underneath my elbow pads. Wicking shirts do keep you cooler and less soppy, especially if you sweat a lot and/or like to throw water on yourself during breaks.

[Aussie Joe 0]

I looked at the skins website. they don't mention anything like 'heat gear'. am i going to overheat in the skins apparel? i like underarmour heat gear and similar because its very thin and has great heat transfer for a fabric.

Skins are used by AFL footballers in the winter and by the Australian cricket team in the summer. Some test matches they can be playing out in 40 degrees for 6 hrs or so. They keep you warm at the beginning and cool as you begin to work out and sweat. I use mine for ice and Inline. In particular our best inline rink is under a tin roof, high humidity some days in the summer, dry heat on others. it can get upto 38 degrees in there and the skins are a life saver.

[RadioGaGa 162]

I prefer long sleeve wicking shirts since I'd like some wicking action underneath my elbow pads. Wicking shirts do keep you cooler and less soppy, especially if you sweat a lot and/or like to throw water on yourself during breaks.

Do they make 3/4 sleeve compression/wicking shirts? I usually wear short sleeve UA shirts, but I do have a LS and a couple Nike Drifit LS ones. I like them...but I don't like the sleeves longer than my elbow pads....can you cut the sleeves off mid forearm? or what they just shred/separate without the hem at the wrist?

I know I've seen NFL players wearing them...but I've never seen them in stores.

[Doctor Hook 0]

I prefer long sleeve wicking shirts since I'd like some wicking action underneath my elbow pads. Wicking shirts do keep you cooler and less soppy, especially if you sweat a lot and/or like to throw water on yourself during breaks.

Do they make 3/4 sleeve compression/wicking shirts? I usually wear short sleeve UA shirts, but I do have a LS and a couple Nike Drifit LS ones. I like them...but I don't like the sleeves longer than my elbow pads....can you cut the sleeves off mid forearm? or what they just shred/separate without the hem at the wrist?

I know I've seen NFL players wearing them...but I've never seen them in stores.

Interesting, I have not seen 3/4 sleeves but they may exist, I'm sure the baseball market warrants it as well.

[The Stranger 0]

The material itself won't unravel, not sure about the seam that you will be cutting through though. I cut on my RBK skull cap and an older Nike shirt without a problem (in the area you would do it), so it would probably be fine without a new hem.