Base layers: Thermal vs compression (UA Cold Gear Base Layer 2.0 vs Action) - Page 2 - Snowboarding Forum

Leo · 11-15-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bakesale

I got the correct size, fuck you for even suggesting I didn't. I have a few compression shirts from UA that I wear for running, they ride up while snowboarding. It's because of the lousy slippery material. If you get their winter thermals you won't have this problem but with their general compression shirts you do, guaranteed. Same goes with NikePro as they use the same slippery material.

Calm down bro. I was talking more along the lines from my perspective. Riding up is not a problem for me, but I can see it doing that in the wrong size. I wasn't singling you out since there is no effin way for me to know your body style and whatever you do in it. Jeez, I swear some people just want to be attacked and are waiting for it.

By the way, I did state that the compression feels good coupled with my stretches. Nowhere did I say that it is the deciding factor in choosing compression. The deciding factor is because I can't tell I have it on anymore.

TXBDan · 11-15-2010, 12:08 PM

compression all the way. It technically works better, is more comfortable, and isn't loose or twisty or bulky or in the way at all. its just like wearing your own skin. I have some nice Craft base layers i like a lot, but i'm eyeballing some wool stuff for this year.

Chris2347 · 11-15-2010, 02:05 PM

I use UA cold gear 1.0 compression - dont find it rides up at all, barely notice I'm wearing it.

Tarzanman · 11-15-2010, 03:38 PM

WOW. Dude... lay of the steroids. Roid rage is real and it hurts everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bakesale

I got the correct size, f*** you for even suggesting I didn't. I have a few compression shirts from UA that I wear for running, they ride up while snowboarding. It's because of the lousy slippery material. If you get their winter thermals you won't have this problem but with their general compression shirts you do, guaranteed. Same goes with NikePro as they use the same slippery material.

clankfu · 11-15-2010, 03:59 PM

Seriously...talk about flying off the handle. Dude needs to take a valium.

bakesale · 11-15-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarzanman

WOW. Dude... lay of the steroids. Roid rage is real and it hurts everyone!

It was a stupid suggestion. Like I said, it has nothing to do with fit and everything to do with the slippery material they use. For the cold weather gear this isn't a problem because they use something else but for the regular compression stuff it is. I got mad because I used to be a fit model for MEC, for 3 years the clothes they made were designed off of my body. So I have damned high expectations of fit.

agoodwin727 · 11-15-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bakesale

It was a stupid suggestion. Like I said, it has nothing to do with fit and everything to do with the slippery material they use. For the cold weather gear this isn't a problem because they use something else but for the regular compression stuff it is. I got mad because I used to be a fit model for MEC, for 3 years the clothes they made were designed off of my body. So I have damned high expectations of fit.

fair enough, but not all brands fit the same!

Personally, I don't like wearing compression for more than a few hours, but for quick park runs or sports I love it for keeping me warm and comfortable.

J.Schaef · 11-15-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bakesale

I got mad because I used to be a fit model for MEC, for 3 years the clothes they made were designed off of my body. So I have damned high expectations of fit.

Thank you.

I hope this made someone else laugh as much as it made me laugh.

shifty00 · 11-15-2010, 10:24 PM

UA ftw. I rock a full cold wearther UA suit (pants, long sleeve) and a layer of loose clothes. I never get cold, somtimes too warm but you can always shed layers.

swilber08 · 11-15-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by m_jel

i wear UA compression pants, and then just a loose fitting shirt on top. i like the compression pants because they're not bulky at all under your snow pants. Try the NikePro stuff too. I like it more than UA, and its a bit cheaper too (and goes on sale from time to time, unlike UA)

I wear NikePro long compression pants and they are awesome!

....i also wear my hexpad girdle from high school football on top for hip and butt pads

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shifty00 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 233	UA ftw. I rock a full cold wearther UA suit (pants, long sleeve) and a layer of loose clothes. I never get cold, somtimes too warm but you can always shed layers. __________________ You won't do it.

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11-15-2010, 12:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
TXBDan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 126	compression all the way. It technically works better, is more comfortable, and isn't loose or twisty or bulky or in the way at all. its just like wearing your own skin. I have some nice Craft base layers i like a lot, but i'm eyeballing some wool stuff for this year.

11-15-2010, 02:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chris2347 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 52	I use UA cold gear 1.0 compression - dont find it rides up at all, barely notice I'm wearing it.

11-15-2010, 03:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
clankfu Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 125	Seriously...talk about flying off the handle. Dude needs to take a valium.