Butah Fett Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Currently, I'm using Under Armour for my under suit. I know a lot of people use dive skins, but what other alternatives are people using? Also, I know many people use "generic" Under Armour, what kind, what's it cost, where did you get it from, and how does it hold up? It's not going to be long before I have to replace mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozel Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I use an Under armor knock off called Aeroline fittness gear. I got it from my local Dunham's Sports store. It was around 12.00 for the shirt, and 19.00 for the pants. It has held up actually way better than I expected it to. Here is the link to their nationl site: Dunham"s Sports I just found out it is not available online...oh well. I will be making a trip soon to there to get another set. Hope that helps someone Boozel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 How does it perform in the heat/cold compared to UnderArmor in terms of percent (which is the most helpful comparison), e.g. 100% equal to UnderArmor, about 75% as good as UA, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus[TK] Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I actually use Under Armor because I sweat like a pig. I need that ability to pull the sweat off my body. So for me, UA kicks butt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Good question. I troop down in Florida, so I definately need something that keeps cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus[TK] Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 UA Heat Gear (get those sweat away from the body)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatgarlando[501st] Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I use UA cold gear in the winter and UA heat gear in the Summer I also have several of the UA knock off shirts from Walmart.($10 a piece) I wore about three of them under my main Heatgear shirt at C3 in the rain and snow at 4am and was tosty warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 UA Heat Gear (get those sweat away from the body)! That's what I use now... hence my looking for alternatives, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double D[TK] Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 (edited) I use a brand called Players Edge for the Top. It is Available at Eastbay.com, item #12020102 "Players Edge Compression Shirt". It came with a rubberlike white label at the back of the neck (where you can see it). I stretched it and picked at it so much that it fell right off. like it was never there! Absolutely love this top. $19.99!! I ordered the bottoms at the same time but were out of stock forever. I bought compression tight with the namebrand Zyflex to replace them. They are awesome and $29.99! ------------- I did a morning troop which reached 92 degrees (here in Florida) but the white suit reflected much more heat then expected, and the compression shirt & pants kept me relatively comfortable. I could only snicker when t-shirts & shorts people were scrambling for the shade. Our poor Vader was dying. But I no longer fear any heat in white armor. after a 2 hour drive to the west I did another 3+ hours in gear (inside) that afternoon at Toys R Us. The heat is no match for the 1st Imperials!! Edited February 19, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby fletcher Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I'm using black spandex for now but i will change up for the winter. other then that you dont get to hot in it at all free range of movement ect.. ect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8280 Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I'm stuck with the dive skin for now, but will be switching to UA very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I bought some UA cold gear and trooped in it last weekend. I must say the stuff actually works, and I didn't feel any need to go in or being cold at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I've just bought one from www.spandexman.com for $54.00 model #308 and it's great.Lots of different styles to choose from,with hoods,gloves,feet,extra zips.....Worth the money and very lightweight and stretchy -Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby fletcher Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I've just bought one from www.spandexman.com for $54.00 model #308 and it's great.Lots of different styles to choose from,with hoods,gloves,feet,extra zips.....Worth the money and very lightweight and stretchy -Paul. Hmmmm one with a hood i better look in to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted November 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 HAH! Some of the pics on that site are hilarious, yet sickening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I agree... I personaly like the full hood one... how the heck do you see outta that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SithTrooper Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 I also have several of the UA knock off shirts from Walmart.($10 a piece) I wore about three of them under my main Heatgear shirt at C3 in the rain and snow at 4am and was tosty warm. Duh! Now why didn't I think of that! Wearing multiple shirts for warmth. Man, I feel stoopid. But hey, that's what this place is for, right? Thanks for the idea! And btw, do the Wal-Mart knock-offs have logos anywhere on them? Not that it matters much, but just curious. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted November 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 The Wal-Mart stuff I found has mesh arm pit areas... that's not exactly what I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKEAZ1603 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 (edited) And just why can't we paint our bodies black?? I mean, it's not like I don't do enough of that during my other hobby.... In this pic, half of my body is painted black, come on....please...it'll save money.... haha J?K ---------- Edited February 19, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 The UA shirts have a logo that's visible on the back. Most people just blacken it with a sharpie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4999[TK] Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 And just why can't we paint our bodies black?? I mean, it's not like I don't do enough of that during my other hobby.... In this pic, half of my body is painted black, come on....please...it'll save money.... haha J?K Hey Stixx, I love that pic! But would the paint "rub off" on the inside of the armor? Would the pinching of armor pieces be more extreme? On a hot day, you might be able to see the sweat, which the UA can wick away. However here in Minnesota, this time of year, the only way to go is a black smoothie wet suit. Toasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKEAZ1603 Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Hey Stixx, I love that pic! But would the paint "rub off" on the inside of the armor? Would the pinching of armor pieces be more extreme? On a hot day, you might be able to see the sweat, which the UA can wick away. However here in Minnesota, this time of year, the only way to go is a black smoothie wet suit. Toasty! We use an all natural earth pigment blended with water. That pic of me was over 4th of July weekend, up at Fort Niagar. right on the lake, temps nearing 100* We sweat right through the paint, but are instantly cooled off by the breeze. i would never wear armor with paint, just a realy cool idea. -Stixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted November 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Yep, had to do it several times, but finally it's stayed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Pugliaresi[501st] Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 I have a one piece dancer's suit that I use, in the winter I wear coldgear UA underneath it to hide the logos. I find that with the dancer's suit, because it's cotton, it breathes easily and it is easy to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC2291[501st] Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 What Under Armour does everyone wear? Shopping around, I see Heatgear, Coldgear, Turfgear, all kinds of stuff...what works, and what doesn't, and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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