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Maddot_66 posted:Anyone have suggestions for the best way to get the stink out of equipment? I've been airing out my stuff after each use and lysoling it to keep the smell at bay, but I feel like there's something more I can do. Be less stinky than the goalie. It seems like none of those fuckers take their gear out of the bag ever.
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Maddot_66 posted:Anyone have suggestions for the best way to get the stink out of equipment? I've been airing out my stuff after each use and lysoling it to keep the smell at bay, but I feel like there's something more I can do. Throw your pads in the washer - don't dry it; hang it up - laugh that it'll start to stink again anyway the next time you use it - play sadtrombone.wav
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Jul 6, 2015 02:48
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Take your poo poo out of the bag and hang dry it ASAP. Don't leave poo poo in your bag. Wear base layers to soak up most of the sweat. Wash socks/base layers after playing in gentle cycle, cold, and absolutely no fabric softener. Hang dry, but if you're in a rush tumble dry low. Don't Lysol. Just wash your poo poo once a year if necessary and that poo poo needs to air dry- but again if you're in a rush- tumble dry low and put stuff that's hard in a pillow case or something. Don't let it dry out completely in the dryer though- it will still need time to air dry.
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Jul 6, 2015 03:05
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I toss everything in the wash with a little detergent every few months. It works pretty good. My wife even comments on it, she thought hockey gear was always super smelly and was surprised when mine doesn't chase us out of the apartment. Soaking it a bathtub reportedly works well too but I've never done it.
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Jul 6, 2015 03:15
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Doctor Butts posted:Wear base layers to soak up most of the sweat. This has been the biggest thing for me, to the point where I hate wearing my pads without a UA or whatever shirt underneath. My elbow pads in particular get loving gross if I'm not wearing sleeves underneath. Plus I just wrap the excess sleeve fabric that's lower than the slash guard on the elbow pad back up over the pad - locks these cheapo pads in place and they never slide down on me.
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Jul 6, 2015 03:16
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Don't wash poo poo, be that guy, keep gear for a decade plus Or just get it ozoned at your local pro shop for like 10bux
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Jul 6, 2015 04:30
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Duke Chin posted:Throw your pads in the washer - don't dry it; hang it up - laugh that it'll start to stink again anyway the next time you use it - play sadtrombone.wav I didn't think that pads were machine washable, is that something I should be doing every now and then? I don't think I could survive with layers underneath, I am overheating constantly as is.
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Jul 6, 2015 05:08
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xzzy posted:
I've had really really good luck with the top end Reebok gloves. Super comfortable, lots of protection, they even have special palms that resist stank that surprisingly works better then I would have expected, and they hold up really well. They have the articulated wrist pad which I really like as well, doesnt expose your wrists when you flex them .
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Jul 6, 2015 06:23
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Duke Chin posted:Throw your pads in the washer - don't dry it; hang it up - laugh that it'll start to stink again anyway the next time you use it - play sadtrombone.wav Yeah just throw them in with cold water and some non-beach detergent and it should be fine. Although really the only thing of mine that genuinely stinks is my gloves. I wear long UA pants and shirt. Seems to take a lot of the stink out. Additionally I take poo poo out immediately so I can dry out and none of my gear really stinks that bad.
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Jul 6, 2015 06:40
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Maddot_66 posted:I didn't think that pads were machine washable, is that something I should be doing every now and then? Totally cool just don't throw your helmet or skates in there obviously, everything else is hunky dory just strap up your Velcro parts otherwise it'll be a poo poo show. sellouts posted:Don't wash poo poo, be that guy, keep gear for a decade plus Was reading this real quick on the phone and thought it said "keep the fear a decade plus" and, considering some of the dudes I've smelled post stick n puck, that seems about accurate gaaaaaawdaaaaamn
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Jul 6, 2015 09:02
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I get really hot and I sweat a ton. Moisture wicking base layers help a lot. If you're still uncomfortable about it, get loose fitting base layers.
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Jul 6, 2015 13:48
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yeah F compression - fitted all the way
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Jul 6, 2015 14:05
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Thanks for reminding me I need to wash my poo poo....don't think any of it has seen a washer in at least 6 months. Still better than our goalie though.
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Jul 6, 2015 14:20
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Duke Chin posted:yeah F compression - fitted all the way Compression gear is fun and cool and makes me 18.7% better at hockey. By squeezing my huge "muscles" into smaller muscles, they can do more muscle-work. 
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Jul 6, 2015 15:44
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I have to roll on my compression socks much like a condom because they are so tight. However, they give me wheels so it succeeds in the cost/benefits analysis.
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Jul 6, 2015 15:54
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My Bauer backpack bag has nice big vents on it, so all my equipment dries inside. Really does wonders compared to previously when I would take out each piece of equipment and hang it up. I just spray it down with febreeze while I put it in the bag, then leave the bag overnight in my room near the window.
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Jul 6, 2015 16:18
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Air your stuff out immediately after every skate. Don't just open your bag. Pull everything out and lay it out to dry. Don't spray it with anything, that just changes the scent do a disgusting sweet unnatural odor. Wash the soft stuff (jocks, skate insoles, socks, socks, jerseys, shirts etc) in the washing machine every week or so if playing regularly. Consider washing twice if its really nasty. You can tumble dry most stuff on the low setting (just remove your insoles and anything screen printed first) Once every couple of months, wash your hard pads (shoulders, elbows, shins, helmet). Some people soak their gear in a bath tub but you essentially end up just soaking your gear in black poo poo water. I prefer to scrub my gear with dish soap/laundry detergent and rinse it off with a hose, let it dry in the sun. Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes to wash and rinse. The water will rinse black, then brown, then a slight tea color before rinsing fairly clear. If you have especially raunchy gear, I've heard that a vinegar bath does a great job of killing bacteria and doesn't really stink like you imagine it would. Wash with regular detergent after and the vinegar smell should be gone. My hockey gear smells like fresh laundry most times. Skates and gloves always stink but as long as they are allowed to dry immediately they stay fairly minimal. Verman fucked around with this message at 18:41 on Jul 6, 2015 |
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Jul 6, 2015 18:38
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bgreman posted:Compression gear is fun and cool and makes me 18.7% better at hockey. By squeezing my huge "muscles" into smaller muscles, they can do more muscle-work. It's really more about reducing lactic acid buildup and aiding recovery. Whether what I'm feeling is real or purely placebo, I also just find compression layers comfy.
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Jul 6, 2015 18:39
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Habibi posted:It's really more about reducing lactic acid buildup and aiding recovery. Whether what I'm feeling is real or purely placebo, I also just find compression layers comfy. I get weird bruises from my gear straps and things if I don't get a layer on between me and the gear. They're these thin line bruises that don't hurt but show up. Plus I found pads right on my skin to just be uncomfortable.
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Jul 6, 2015 19:57
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Re: gloves getting holes Try Tackimac grips, they're good and they'll help preserve your gloves longer
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Jul 6, 2015 20:00
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In the summer I often skate shirtless because the rink gets humid and muggy and I feel like I may die with another layer on On the ice I'm fine but then I get to the bench and sit down and then start saying hail marys and praying to Jesus
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Jul 6, 2015 20:08
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I bought a couple of these to use as undershirts: https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/mens-ua-tech-sleeve/pid1253535 I love them. They're very light and dry quickly. Insanely comfortable
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Jul 6, 2015 20:18
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Yeah even in the winter I get too warm with a technical tee shirt below my shoulder pads. I know some people who wear full length tech tops and bottoms beneath their gear. Pretty sure I would pass out. Add in the warm summer temps in the rinks and I would certainly die.
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Jul 6, 2015 20:19
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I had been wearing a compresson mock neck shirt and a Bauer fishbowl mask before I switched shirts and got a cage (one that I actually like, loving finally), and it's made a world's difference.
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Jul 6, 2015 20:25
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I bought this guy, it's good for drying out your rack and scaring the poo poo out of your unsuspecting roommate/fiance/girlfriend/boyfriend
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Jul 6, 2015 20:25
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Too much work to hang everything that nicely. When I get home I just want to dump the bag out because I'm probably tired and want whatever takes the least amount of effort.
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Jul 6, 2015 20:28
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Summer roller hockey I wear a looser fit UA tank. Ice hockey I usually wear a long sleeve UA compression shirt with some grippy rubbery bits on the elbows and chest. Long sleeve because the refs here sometimes hold up the 'no exposed skin' rule for wrists. I cant stand having my jersey cuffs in my gloves and keep them pulled up to the bottom of my elbow pads.
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Jul 6, 2015 20:28
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^^^ so do you guys all have to wear neck guards as well? I'm pretty sure I would melt under those rules doctor 7 posted:I get weird bruises from my gear straps and things if I don't get a layer on between me and the gear. They're these thin line bruises that don't hurt but show up. Yeah the adjustment buckles for the bicep guards on my shoulder pads are RIGHT on that top pointy bone on my shoulders... I HAVE to wear something underneath or the hard nylon & plastic just digs in. (Wtf how was that a good idea bauer?) Edit: gusts? No. Guards! Stupid phone. Duke Chin fucked around with this message at 22:16 on Jul 6, 2015 |
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Jul 6, 2015 21:30
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My high school league required neck guards for my freshman and sophomore years, but took away the requirement because supposedly they were causing more harm than good. I guess people were pulling on them or something? In any event, gently caress neck guards, I always felt like I was being choked by them regardless of how loose they were
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Jul 6, 2015 21:36
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On the other hand I took a goalie stick to the throat a month or so ago because he was trying to puck handle back there, panicked when he saw me, and I guess lost all motor control in his arms. Because it's hockey and if it can go wrong, eventually it will.
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Jul 6, 2015 21:44
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did your neck get cut? usually they are to protect cuts to the neck and not impacts, but maybe they've changed. growing up i had one but i think it was meant for goalies and it was pretty miserable, they got rid of that requirement for me in like 2000 I think? shyduck posted:My high school league required neck guards for my freshman and sophomore years, but took away the requirement because supposedly they were causing more harm than good. I guess people were pulling on them or something? yeah that sounds about right
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Jul 6, 2015 22:00
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any bruises scrapes or other superficial injuries that occur during hockey games represent a failure of expensive protective equipment
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Jul 6, 2015 22:24
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What about sore muscles? I ask as I'm about to write a scathing yelp review cause I didn't ask to play this here beer league hockey stuff with sore muscles!  Oh yeah also my d partner got an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty last night which awarded the other team a penalty shot cause he slid-threw his stick at the puck when the dude beat him on a breakaway.  Our goalie stopped the penalty shot no problem therefore I believe it was "a smart penalty"  I love div 8
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Jul 6, 2015 22:59
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I wear a neck guard, probably going to switch to one of those compression shirts with the guard built in.
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Jul 7, 2015 04:03
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DeNofa posted:I've been playing hockey for a few months and I'm thinking I need to replace my cheap rear end Graf G15 gloves. A lot of model are on clearance right now: Easton Mako, Mako M5, Sealth RS II, the higher end Bauer Supremes (TotalONE, One.8), Reebok 26/28/30k, and CCM CL500. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with any of these? Would I be stupid to buy these sight-unseen online? To follow up on this: went to LHS, hate Easton, hate Bauer, Reebok is unknown, love CCM. I tried the new Tacks 6052 and they're pretty awesome. HockeyMonkey has both the 6052 ($99) and CL500 (was $189, now $97) and I'm unsure as to what I want to go with. I got to try on the Tacks Ultra which replaced the CL500 and I like those just fine. Would it make sense to get last year's top model over this years second model if they're the same price?
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Jul 7, 2015 04:11
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DeNofa posted:To follow up on this: went to LHS, hate Easton, hate Bauer, Reebok is unknown, love CCM. I tried the new Tacks 6052 and they're pretty awesome. HockeyMonkey has both the 6052 ($99) and CL500 (was $189, now $97) and I'm unsure as to what I want to go with. I got to try on the Tacks Ultra which replaced the CL500 and I like those just fine. Would it make sense to get last year's top model over this years second model if they're the same price? I would go for last years top of the line myself. Top of the line is top of the line and really "the best" from 5 years ago is better than "pretty good" right now.
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Jul 7, 2015 07:31
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Good advice, only way I would disagree with it is when the "improvement" is something like the click release holder. gently caress that poo poo.
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Jul 7, 2015 08:23
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sellouts posted:Good advice, only way I would disagree with it is when the "improvement" is something like the click release holder. gently caress that poo poo. What the hell is a click release holder?
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Jul 7, 2015 19:18
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A little lever you press on the blade holder to quick release the blade. You know for all those times beer leaguers need their equipment manager to get them a fresh edge.
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xzzy posted:A little lever you press on the blade holder to quick release the blade. Definitely something that will be frequently used and to consider when buying top of the line skates for sure.
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