Hopelessly uncool... hockey "fashion"

[krisdrum 233]

Who thought I'd be turning to the hockey community for "fashion" advice, but here I am.

Did stick and puck with my nephew (17) and son (10) on Saturday.  While getting undressed, I mention my Supreme girdle and shell used to be my nephew's (he's obviously bigger than me now) and he chimes in, yeah, those look a bit tight, maybe you should open up the leg zips.  My son piles on with a "yeah dad".  As a beginner with mostly hand-me-down/second hand gear, I obviously don't have a good "Sty" game according to my family.  Frankly I could care less, unless having a bit more room to move would help me.  The girdle is a medium and I think it fits pretty well (I'm 5-6, 175lbs, 33in waist).  If I get a larger shell for the girdle, will I look like I am wearing a skirt?  Or is the subtle leg zipper trick enough?

[OldCY 94]

Don't do it. Stay w medium.

[caveman27 208]

3 hours ago, krisdrum said:

Who thought I'd be turning to the hockey community for "fashion" advice, but here I am.

Did stick and puck with my nephew (17) and son (10) on Saturday.  While getting undressed, I mention my Supreme girdle and shell used to be my nephew's (he's obviously bigger than me now) and he chimes in, yeah, those look a bit tight, maybe you should open up the leg zips.  My son piles on with a "yeah dad".  As a beginner with mostly hand-me-down/second hand gear, I obviously don't have a good "Sty" game according to my family.  Frankly I could care less, unless having a bit more room to move would help me.  The girdle is a medium and I think it fits pretty well (I'm 5-6, 175lbs, 33in waist).  If I get a larger shell for the girdle, will I look like I am wearing a skirt?  Or is the subtle leg zipper trick enough?

Well, the leg zippers are to provide more leg room to ease a restricted feeling, not for fashion reasons. If the girdle isn't tight, don't unzip them unless you want a more baggy/loose feel.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

Might as well wear two different colored socks and a jersey with upside-down numbers, if you're going to worry about looking "cool"

[start_today 770]

William Nylander wears a wicked tight/short girdle. Could be that you are part of the hockey fashion vanguard, and your nephew and son are stuck in the past. 

[krisdrum 233]

Maybe my black shell is too slimming?  I don't know.  Maybe I'll gear up tomorrow and snap a picture.  I don't think I look as "tight" as Nylander does.  Maybe the boys are just trying to get in my head and get me off my game.  LOL. 

[OldCY 94]

Well does it feel too tight? If not then who cares. 

[Larry54 243]

21 hours ago, caveman27 said:

Well, the leg zippers are to provide more leg room to ease a restricted feeling, not for fashion reasons. If the girdle isn't tight, don't unzip them unless you want a more baggy/loose feel.

I always thought those zippers were for those who tie their skates before putting their pants on.

[caveman27 208]

1 hour ago, Larry54 said:

I always thought those zippers were for those who tie their skates before putting their pants on.

It's for that too.

[stick9 890]

3 hours ago, OldCY said:

Well does it feel too tight? If not then who cares. 

When it's your own kids chirping, you care. LOL

[215BroadStBullies610 435]

When all fails:

[start_today 770]

E700 Helmet, Tron gloves, Jamie Benn tape job, Rbk skates with the tongues swapped out? (looks like epro holders and lace locks.) Dope Gretzky silver stick with a blade with like a 3 lie. I’d hang out with this guy if he’d up his glove game and lose the tinted visor.  

[krisdrum 233]

Damn Howies, I want my royalties... using a picture of me without my consent.  I'll call my lawyer.

[krisdrum 233]

20 hours ago, stick9 said:

When it's your own kids chirping, you care. LOL

Right?  And he's 10. 

 

Listen, I KNOW I suck.  Little man has been playing full gear since he was barely 4, skating since he was 2.  My nephew is basically the same story, except he is 17 and very likely playing in high level juniors this season.  I simply can't compete, never will be able to.  My sole goal every time I get on the ice with them is to not suck as much as I did the time before.  Baby steps. 

[BenBreeg 493]

1 hour ago, krisdrum said:

My sole goal every time I get on the ice with them is to not suck as much as I did the time before.  Baby steps. 

You are a member of a very large brotherhood then!  😄