rooster
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Post by rooster on Jul 9, 2016 12:25:33 GMT -6
Anyone recommend a good lightweight brand that protects you from the sun in hot weather?
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Post by option1 on Jul 9, 2016 13:42:01 GMT -6
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Post by coachbdud on Jul 9, 2016 14:23:21 GMT -6
You can get plain A4 brand "dri fit" long sleeve shirts for under $10 on Amazon
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Post by groundchuck on Jul 9, 2016 14:42:30 GMT -6
I have one light gray UA shirt and one white C9 long sleeve from Target. Both are dri-fit material. I am also a coach who wears long sleeves during fall camp.......along with my wide brimmed floppy hat.
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Post by coachbdud on Jul 9, 2016 15:27:21 GMT -6
You can get plain A4 brand "dri fit" long sleeve shirts for under $10 on Amazon this is the "cheap" dri fit option i have a number of long sleeve nike shirts i wear long sleeves often even when it is super hot just do i do not have to put sunscreen on my arms EVERY SINGLE PERIOD during the school day (i am outside teaching most days) plus football practice |
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Post by coachdubyah on Jul 9, 2016 17:20:52 GMT -6
I have one light gray UA shirt and one white C9 long sleeve from Target. Both are dri-fit material. I am also a coach who wears long sleeves during fall camp.......along with my wide brimmed floppy hat. History of skin cancer in my family and the kids don't complain about the heat when I'm around. 😜 |
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Post by hunhdisciple on Jul 9, 2016 20:37:03 GMT -6
Russell makes some really light weight long sleeve shirts, and they're super comfortable. They're some of my favorite shirts.
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Post by paketterman on Jul 9, 2016 20:49:22 GMT -6
You can get plain A4 brand "dri fit" long sleeve shirts for under $10 on Amazon Yep, A4 is whatvwe use. Love it and its cheap |
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Post by dytmook on Jul 10, 2016 15:41:27 GMT -6
the nike stuff I have isn't bad. Bought a cheap brand this year see how it does. But I hate dealing with sunscreen so it's long sleeves as much as possible.
Looks like I'll try these hanes one next. That's a fine price. |
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Post by bignose on Jul 10, 2016 17:34:14 GMT -6
The Hanes shirts are available thru Walmart.com for $8.00 each.
Can't beat that!
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Post by coachwoodall on Jul 11, 2016 19:28:57 GMT -6
Be VERY careful about the dry fit shirts, especially the cheap ones. The effective SPF of those can be very low. The first year we got to this place, we decide our motto/slogan was going to be FINISH. We had some cheap blue/white shirts printed up with FINISH across the chest to use during class and for 7-7 practice and they have held up real well. By the time we get to July all the kids have a nice upper body tan and the word FINISH on their chest.
I always spray on some 50+ before I put on mine. The Columbia is pricey, but there is a reason for that other than the logo.
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z
Junior Member
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Post by z on Jul 11, 2016 22:36:59 GMT -6
Badger has a nice long sleeve dri fit t for about 9-11 bucks.
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Post by lions23 on Jul 12, 2016 22:39:26 GMT -6
Comfort wise I like the Nike much better than badger. The badger ones don't breath as well. However the Nike ones though comfortable and cool are also pricey.
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Post by rsmith627 on Jul 13, 2016 4:52:20 GMT -6
I like A4 but couldn't find the colors I needed this year, so I am trying Sport Tek. Has anybody used them? I had a school give teachers their polos a few years ago and it was ok. Not sure about the long sleeve tees yet though.
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Post by Sparkey on Jul 13, 2016 11:57:40 GMT -6
I could only fine Hanes X-Temp on-line for $8.99, plus shipping. No local stores carry them.
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Post by option1 on Jul 13, 2016 14:18:11 GMT -6
I could only fine Hanes X-Temp on-line for $8.99, plus shipping. No local stores carry them. They usually don't get on the shelves in Walmart until "winter" here in Florida. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2016 19:12:03 GMT -6
Is it just me, or do the "dri-fit" fabrics feel like you're wearing a garbage bag? I'd rather have 100% cotton or a cotton/poly blend.
Duece
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Post by coachwoodall on Jul 19, 2016 19:18:10 GMT -6
I'm adding a gaiter to my practice attire this year.
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Post by WingTheT on Jul 19, 2016 19:34:06 GMT -6
Magellan has some good stuff. It's basically the cheaper (price wise) version of Columbia.
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dbeck84
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Post by dbeck84 on Jul 29, 2016 7:16:35 GMT -6
So one of our assistant coaches has started wearing long sleeves to practice claiming that keeping the sun off his skin keeps him cooler. I'm calling bull. Do long sleeves really keep you cooler?
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Post by mariner42 on Jul 29, 2016 7:32:23 GMT -6
So one of our assistant coaches has started wearing long sleeves to practice claiming that keeping the sun off his skin keeps him cooler. I'm calling bull. Do long sleeves really keep you cooler? No clue, but sweating > skin cancer. |
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Post by Chris Clement on Jul 29, 2016 7:37:01 GMT -6
So one of our assistant coaches has started wearing long sleeves to practice claiming that keeping the sun off his skin keeps him cooler. I'm calling bull. Do long sleeves really keep you cooler? Almost certainly not but if he feels that way let him run with it. |
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Post by jgordon1 on Jul 29, 2016 7:43:58 GMT -6
Is it just me, or do the "dri-fit" fabrics feel like you're wearing a garbage bag? I'd rather have 100% cotton or a cotton/poly blend. Duece and they smell too. I asked the hc to order 1 cotton shirt for me..alas, I am behind the the times ..No cotton shirt for you coach gordon |
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Post by coachwoodall on Jul 29, 2016 9:07:58 GMT -6
Is it just me, or do the "dri-fit" fabrics feel like you're wearing a garbage bag? I'd rather have 100% cotton or a cotton/poly blend. Duece and they smell too. I asked the hc to order 1 cotton shirt for me..alas, I am behind the the times ..No cotton shirt for you coach gordon try adding a little baking soda to the wash |
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Post by coachwoodall on Jul 29, 2016 9:09:01 GMT -6
So one of our assistant coaches has started wearing long sleeves to practice claiming that keeping the sun off his skin keeps him cooler. I'm calling bull. Do long sleeves really keep you cooler? the dry fit type shirt will allow the sweat to evaporate quickly much like the material in swimming trunks. |
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Post by option1 on Jul 29, 2016 9:33:16 GMT -6
So one of our assistant coaches has started wearing long sleeves to practice claiming that keeping the sun off his skin keeps him cooler. I'm calling bull. Do long sleeves really keep you cooler? IDK, hot is hot. However, I feel like it's being in the shade. It's still hot, but the sun isn't beating directly on the covered skin. |
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Post by jgordon1 on Jul 29, 2016 10:22:13 GMT -6
and they smell too. I asked the hc to order 1 cotton shirt for me..alas, I am behind the the times ..No cotton shirt for you coach gordon try adding a little baking soda to the wash Me: Honey Lets try adding some baking soda to the wash Bride: If you don't like the way I do your laundry..do it yourself Me: Yes dear |
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Post by runitupthemiddle on Jul 29, 2016 17:08:00 GMT -6
I like A4 but couldn't find the colors I needed this year, so I am trying Sport Tek. Has anybody used them? I had a school give teachers their polos a few years ago and it was ok. Not sure about the long sleeve tees yet though. I've wore sport tek before, they are better now, run a little small |
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Post by rsmith627 on Jul 29, 2016 18:02:33 GMT -6
I ordered a couple of Sport Tek shirts. They're great. Didn't run small on me and they're light and comfortable. Wore them at our youth camp this week and it was in the 90s and humid. They worked great.
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Post by coachbdud on Jul 29, 2016 23:31:20 GMT -6
So one of our assistant coaches has started wearing long sleeves to practice claiming that keeping the sun off his skin keeps him cooler. I'm calling bull. Do long sleeves really keep you cooler? No clue, but sweating > skin cancer. bingo it has been beaten in my head to protect myself and even then i worry about how well i am doing at it in college one of our teachers (30+ years as a HS pe teacher and most of it also as a coach and/or AD) she had NUMEROUS spots on her skin, especially face, that had to be removed she was always preaching to us to cover up, wear a hat, use sunscreen, etc. also 2 other teachers have had to hang up the whistle in my time here because of skin cancer issues i almost always have a large bucket hat on when I am outside and i stay stocked up on sunscreen re-applying suncreen every single hour sucks and makes you feel all oily so i will often just wear a long sleeve all day ... i do not feel i sweat any more or any less in long sleeves vs short sleeves... if i am awake, i am a little sweaty, i run pretty hot in terms of body temperature and i am extremely active i will however not need to be applying every single hour any more, i found out 2 days ago i am teaching all health this year, FML i have to be in the classroom I am going to wear the carpet out pacing back and forth 6 hours a day in my room but i am looking forward to the extra hudl time while the kids work |
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