Topic: Base Layers (Read 3652 times)

FattusCattus · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2014, 09:38:26 PM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on January 17, 2014, 06:54:51 PM

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/subsports/

Can't knock this stuff. I have loads of it in various colours for training.

I wear skins ice for matches.

But Jakeus - isn't working out the size of these a bit if a nightmare?

If I wish to look like a silken orb in my skins, I at least want them to be the right size.

imran75 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2014, 10:02:43 AM »

Thanks for all the advice chaps! much appreciated.

I went with the Under Armour in the end - mainly because I found a place doing them for �16.99 (http://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/UJ459/Under-Armour-Mens-Cold-Gear-Blitz-II-Compression-Crew-Top-White). Seems they've only got XL and XXL left now though....

I popped over to Lillywhites on Friday night (rock and roll, I know) and they had some pretty good reductions on Nike Pro Combat Heat Gear. Down to �20.

thanks again!

iand123 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2014, 11:26:07 AM »

I have a Canterbury one which i found thicker than a Skin (which i got free for subscribing to AOC). The Canterbury picked up colour easier than the skin and has gone a bit grey

imran75 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 20, 2014, 12:02:49 PM »

Yeah my old Canterbury has gone a bit grey too...plus all the decals/stickers/labels have fallen off. Basically it lasted 2 seasons before going a bit manky.

Cumbrian Pete · « **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2014, 01:06:32 PM »

You got yourself a bargain with the Under Armour, Imran, I'm sure you'll be impressed with it.

Pete

Kippa2209 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:31:43 PM »

What's the best to wear in hot weather (to keep me cool)? I'm off to St Lucia on tour so thought it could be a good investment.

DiscoStu · « **Reply #21 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:41:53 PM »

In my opinion a base layer doesn't keep you cool more than it makes you feel a bit more comfortable in the heat as you aren't bathed in sweat and your whites aren't clinging to your body. The cooling effect is negligible. I wear the Under Armour stuff because the fit is best on me.

Enjoy St Lucia, it is a fantastic place. Piton Beer goes down very easily.

Kippa2209 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 22, 2014, 09:22:26 PM »

Quote from: DiscoStu on February 22, 2014, 08:41:53 PM

In my opinion a base layer doesn't keep you cool more than it makes you feel a bit more comfortable in the heat as you aren't bathed in sweat and your whites aren't clinging to your body. The cooling effect is negligible. I wear the Under Armour stuff because the fit is best on me.

Enjoy St Lucia, it is a fantastic place. Piton Beer goes down very easily.

Hmm thanks very much. If I'm honest I doubt them anyway. Surely in the end it's another layer, but I get the sweat reduction aspect.

Yeah I'm really excited for St Lucia. Never been to the Caribbean before and hopefully will get some good cricket in!

blocka · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:33:51 AM »

I wear Skins A400 long sleeve and A200 tights, they keep me marginally cooler, protect me from sunburn and I pull up alot better the next day

Jimmyg · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2014, 07:36:30 AM »

I now use Underarmor, Cold or Heat versions depending on the weather conditions. Their website has a clearance section which has really good discounts on it. Of all the skins I've bought UA have also stood up best to washing,they get used for rugby aswell so go though some heavy washing cycles.

13th Man · « **Reply #25 on:** February 23, 2014, 07:53:41 AM »

I've found my increasing body fat very effective

Oh and skins

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #26 on:** February 24, 2014, 07:50:34 AM »

My current base layers are an UA cold gear that I've had for years. It certainly keeps me warmer during the cold days but it puts me off with the turtle neck. Not very crickety IMO! For those hot days I go with ND baselayers off of Ebay. Was a gift and can't floor them, maybe a little bit smaller on the arms after stupid amounts of time in the wash and tumble dryer but stretch them out after use.. certainly a cheaper option.

Danny1981 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 24, 2014, 09:54:05 PM »

Ive currently got my nike hypercool pro combat short sleeve and a white long sleeve.I wore the short sleeve so far last season and was very impressed with it.Ive tried the long sleeve on at home and the sleeves do seem to be a little loose. Ive got a few adidas powerweb techfit knocking about somewere.The vest and long sleeve.The long sleeve was perfect except it was a turtle/mock neck which irritated when I had not shaved

OllieRodgers · « **Reply #28 on:** March 14, 2014, 08:51:03 PM »

I'm a huge fan of Skins, haven't found any other brand that keeps you compressed as much and I've tried Under Armour, Nike, Adidas and some others.

Just ordered a fresh medium a200 short sleeve for the new season as my old one is getting a bit scruffy, excellent offer on Amazon has them For just under �24 with free posting which is �15-�20 cheaper than anywhere else I've seen ever! If your an x-small or large it's less than �17.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skins-A200-Short-Sleeve-Compression/dp/B0054PD05I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394830121&sr=8-1&keywords=skins+a200+short+sleeve

No.4 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 14, 2014, 09:35:40 PM »

Great shout, just ordered myself a couple. Cheers.

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