Over heating

[Jayseph101 0]

Does anyone know what pair or shoulder pads have the most breath ability? And a good breathable base layer?I play on a adult league and I seem to run a little hot when I play. Any suggestions to stay cool while playing?

[Chadd 916]

The old Jofas with the perforated padding were nice. I wear WSI wikmax as my base layer most of the time. It pulls the sweat off my skin pretty well, but nothing is going to stop me from sweating heavily.

[Stewie 721]

the WSI stuff is pretty good at helping. another suggestion is to not backcheck ;)

[Jayseph101 0]

Well I play defense so no back checking is out ha ha ha

[Stewie 721]

still gotta goalie back there, hes got it covered =)

[Speedz98 15]

There's an interesting factor to consider when it comes to moisture wicking base layers. If the purpose of sweating is to cool the body down, wouldn't moisture being wicked away only maintain the bodies rise in heat? So then the best base layers are the one's to that should prevent the body from getting hot in the first place and hopefully dry.

So far I haven't found that perfect combination. I really like Elite Hockey's loose fit base layer it does a good job keeping me dry but sometimes it feels warm during a game. The easton bio glide was one of my favorites for a while because it feels airy and wicks sweat away pretty well but after 6 months of use they don't seem all that durable.

One of my favorites that actually left me feeling cold when I was taking warm ups is The Nike Pro Combat. Lot of off good breeze and vented side panels on the ribs. Isn't the best when dealing with moisture but is still really solid. One of my favorites to wear for a game.

[Stewie 721]

sweat cools the body via evaporative cooling. if there is no where for the water to evaporate to, sweat is not cooling the body. a wicking layer allows this sweat the ability to evaporate a little quicker than one that just soaks up moisture.

your going to want your base layer to be as dry as possible. Its going to be a little more difficult because your in an ice environment, but the more moist your shirt is, the less sweat will evaporate and cool you down.

i get pretty good performance from these playing hockey, and they are decent when i use them to run too, although for my running i prefer my arcteryx layer

http://www.amazon.com/Mens-WSI-Microtech-Loose-Short/dp/B001B88EBC/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1370503808&sr=8-8&keywords=wsi+sports+shirt

[gosinger 122]

Regarding base-layer, I notice a massive difference between my UA ColdGear (for use in cold temps) and HeatGear (on warmer temps). When I use the ColdGear for roller by mistake I'm hot as hell, when I use the HeatGear for ice during the colder winter months I'm almost certain to catch a cold.

[Stewie 721]

Regarding base-layer, I notice a massive difference between my UA ColdGear (for use in cold temps) and HeatGear (on warmer temps). When I use the ColdGear for roller by mistake I'm hot as hell, when I use the HeatGear for ice during the colder winter months I'm almost certain to catch a cold.

People are going to be different in this regard. when it comes to hockey I am always most comfortable in Heat-Gear style thinner apparel, even in the colder months, because im like some sort of furnace except my feet and hands. =)

[romdj 26]

People are going to be different in this regard. when it comes to hockey I am always most comfortable in Heat-Gear style thinner apparel, even in the colder months, because im like some sort of furnace except my feet and hands. =)

Same here ^^

[JSK81 400]

CCM CL shoulders are by far the most breathable ones out there at the moment.

I sweat a lot and get hot even during winter, so I use short sleeve heat gear type of compression shirts. Yesterday I skated without any base layer.

[Jayseph101 0]

That's a good way of putting it like a furnace Stewie. I'm a bigger guy and that's just the way I am, I'm just trying to stay cool while i play. Lately I've been wearing no base layer that seems to help a little. Thanks a lot for the info guys

[zebra_steve 11]

So am I old school or just don't really care if I sweat? I sweat like a politician on election day and prefer to be hot and slimy wet when I play.... I am uncomfortable playing cool and dry. I feel like my equipment is sticking to me and binding up.

[LupoFiasco 1]

I too have an "overheating" problem. I purchased Reebok 3K shoulders for non-check intramural league but feel like I'd feel more comfortable with something that breathes better...

CCM CL shoulders are by far the most breathable ones out there at the moment.

I sweat a lot and get hot even during winter, so I use short sleeve heat gear type of compression shirts. Yesterday I skated without any base layer.

I've been looking into these and the CS. What's the difference besides the 1/4lb weight drop that justifies $60-70 more for the CLs? More worried about ventilation than reduction in weight honestly...

[Cosmic 178]

I too have an "overheating" problem. I purchased Reebok 3K shoulders for non-check intramural league but feel like I'd feel more comfortable with something that breathes better...

I've been looking into these and the CS. What's the difference besides the 1/4lb weight drop that justifies $60-70 more for the CLs? More worried about ventilation than reduction in weight honestly...

The CS's absorb sweat, the CL's do not, so that 1/4 weight drop is actually understated come 3rd period. The CL's ventilation is great, as the sternum guard is suspended plastic that is perforated. I question the durability of this piece to impact, but I suspect it will protect well against once brute force (like a puck travelling at 80mph), and will likely split upon impact. Biggest downside that I saw with the CL's is the really short chest guard (XL=9.5 inches). So, you might be a bit exposed if a deflection hits you between the top of the pant and the bottom of the chest guard. (Check out this vid; notice how some of the guys are trying to pull the chest plate down to protect an area that I am guessing that they are used to having covered):

*Sure, everyone loves how light and mobile they are (in the video), but if you remove 20% of a pad, then of course you will get more light and mobile. The shame is that CCM could have thrown an extra 4 inches onto the chest plate, without adding much weight. But I suppose less material, and a more impressively low weight= increased profit margin (I am not a CCM hater, I like CCM, I just wish this issue was better to my PP.)

[Jayseph101 0]

So I got my ccm crazy lights today. They do look like they breath well, I got a game on Sunday so I'll see how they work.

[McDugan 89]

No matter how breathable your base layer may be, going without one will always be cooler.

I've also found that a really well-ventilated helmet helps more than anything.

[A2rhino 62]

I have been using one of these for the last few weeks and have found it to be extremely helpful to keep me cool. Its a very unique product and cheap to boot.

I place it around the back of neck between shifts. Its cool but dry.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4267515

[smcgreg 81]

Does anyone know what pair or shoulder pads have the most breath ability? And a good breathable base layer?I play on a adult league and I seem to run a little hot when I play. Any suggestions to stay cool while playing?

Sounds stupid, but take your gloves off on the bench between shifts. You can lose a lot of heat through your hands, or on the other hand, retain a lot if you keep your gloves on. There aren't a lot of places you can actually lose heat since they're all covered, so, it's the gloves and helmet. Both sites are good places for heat loss, but the gloves actually trap more than the helmet does. Try it, it might help. Just remember to anticipate when you need to go back out and throw them back on.

[McDugan 89]

I have been using one of these for the last few weeks and have found it to be extremely helpful to keep me cool. Its a very unique product and cheap to boot.

I place it around the back of neck between shifts. Its cool but dry.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4267515

a2rhino, do you know if those can be cut?

I'd be interested in using strips to line the "rim" of my helmet

[A2rhino 62]

It can be cut. You would have to wet it first. It gets really hard when it dries.

[Mattc555 22]

I also find that pulling my sleeves up over my elbow pads helps. I've been so hot lately that I stopped wearing shoulders all together. Was wearing Sher's 5030's. Maybe I'll check the CL's out. Blocking pucks is not fun without shoulders on.

[leftwinger37 43]

Sounds stupid, but take your gloves off on the bench between shifts. You can lose a lot of heat through your hands, or on the other hand, retain a lot if you keep your gloves on. There aren't a lot of places you can actually lose heat since they're all covered, so, it's the gloves and helmet. Both sites are good places for heat loss, but the gloves actually trap more than the helmet does. Try it, it might help. Just remember to anticipate when you need to go back out and throw them back on.

Agreed. During the summer months when the air is warmer, I alternate between taking my gloves off and taking my helmet off in between shifts. I didn't think it would make much difference until I started doing it; very noticable.

As previously mentioned, don't be that guy that looks like you are having a yardsale on bench when your teammates are trying to get off the ice. That has happened to me too many times to count when I dead tired at the end of the shift, we have a short bench, and the guys on the bench are sucking down air with their helmets and gloves off...

[hunt3rsean 44]

The gloves thing works very well actually. I'll take my helmet off in between periods but never during play. I've seen too many errant pucks come sailing into the benches.

[Beleafer 14]

Drink a shit ton of water.