PalmettoTiger 1 #1 December 9, 2002 I'm going to get some thermal clothing and I wanted to know if anyone has [url=http://www.underarmour.com]UnderArmour[/url] or Hot Chillys. UA seems pretty athlete-oriented, is it good for just general wear or is it really only good for games/practice? If you've had both UA and HC, which did you like better? If you know of something else that works really well for winter skydiving as well as general use in cold weather, please post that too. Thanks!PTiger I'm stepping through the door And I'm floating in a most peculiar way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 December 9, 2002 www.underarmour.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #3 December 9, 2002 We have several people at the dz that jump in the Under Armour stuff and love it. Its thin and very warm - only complaints I heard about it, was it was tight in the underarm. I was looking to buy some of this Under Armour stuff after x-mas. I jump in regular long underwear stuff now with fleece leggings and other layers on top. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 December 9, 2002 PT, haven't seen you around in a while, glad to see you again. Yeah, UnderArmour *is* very athletic orientated, it was originally designed for football players, to fit comfortably under pads, etc. It is very good, too, from what I understand, although I've never personally used it. I use the Poly-Pro stuff the military uses, you can pick it up at any Army/Navy store or at http://www.uscav.com--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #5 December 9, 2002 Quote I'm going to get some thermal clothing and I wanted to know if anyone has [url=http://www.underarmour.com]UnderArmour[/url] or Hot Chillys. UA seems pretty athlete-oriented, is it good for just general wear or is it really only good for games/practice? If you've had both UA and HC, which did you like better? If you know of something else that works really well for winter skydiving as well as general use in cold weather, please post that too. Thanks! i have underarmor cold wear pants and shirt and i wear it under my jumpsuit when it's cold. nice stuff. stan. -- it's not about defying gravity; it's how hard you can abuse it. speed skydiving it is ... Speed Skydiving Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #6 December 9, 2002 The Under Armour stuff is designed to fit skin-tight, so don't order sizes on the small side. I wear it every time I skydive. It really reduces the bruising from the harness pinching skin. When it's hot I wear a short sleeve heat gear shirt, and when it's cold I wear a long sleeve turf shirt under the cold gear mock t, and the cold gear leggings. I love this stuff, it keeps you really dry, and really warm. I also have the Hind Arctic Drylete, but the Under Armour stuff is better. The Under Armour stuff is really good if your jumpsuit is snug. They are supposed to be making it for women soon, so I bet you'd even see B-squared wearing it. It's like cold-weather spandex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #7 December 10, 2002 Under Armour rocks, it's a good all around piece of gear to have. Other items worth getting are gloves that have either the "wind stopper" or "wind blocker" tag on them, same goes for head wear. If you wear an open face I suggest you look into OR(Outdoor Research) they have what is known as a Gorilla Balaclava that is windstopper and excellent for open face dives."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
