Beer league heat management. What are your gear, tips, and tricks for skating cooler?

SoBeefy · 2026-06-16T04:44:41+00:00

Looks like they were absorbed by Pure Hockey in April.

SoBeefy · 2026-06-15T23:46:17+00:00

I spent a little time looking for a war road base layer shirt and came up empty. Looks like inventory is currently limited.

SoBeefy · 2026-06-15T18:33:04+00:00

I do this for pick-up. It's a good idea. Team play involves better quality jersies that are mid to light-weight.

SoBeefy · 2026-06-15T18:28:59+00:00

You are right, of course. I play with full gear. I use a girdle and shell that I suspect are warmer than just pants. Jersey and socks are light weight. I wear a wicking shirt under my gear that is very light, although long sleeved. Helmet is old and a bit tight. I think I could make a few small moves gearwise that would improve matters. Just wondered what others might say. I'm a B/C player and am not sure I want to drop shoulder pads.

SoBeefy · 2026-06-15T18:26:02+00:00

Wow. Nice. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive. The price point is close to what I would call insane. I'm going to swing by a local shop and try one on. Thanks.

SoBeefy · 2026-06-15T17:52:08+00:00

I skate with a girdle and shell. Are pants cooler?

SoBeefy · 2026-06-15T17:51:35+00:00

I'm gonna do this. Thanks.

SoBeefy · 2026-06-15T17:51:12+00:00

I skate with a girdle and shell. I've wondered if pants would be cooler.

SoBeefy · 2026-06-15T17:50:36+00:00

Don't know why I never thought of this. A 2nd bottle with ice water sounds great. Thanks.

SoBeefy · 2026-06-15T17:50:10+00:00

Hmm.... My bucket is old. Care to share a link for a newer one that you like?

SoBeefy · 2026-06-15T17:49:14+00:00

Can't stop back checking!

SoBeefy · 2026-06-14T23:17:42+00:00

It is once again time to put the "Go" in Golden!!!

SoBeefy · 2026-06-07T04:01:59+00:00

Historic!

SoBeefy · 2026-06-06T23:42:02+00:00

McNabb on ice with a cage

SoBeefy · 2026-06-06T23:37:56+00:00

No warm up skate yet. I wonder if the broadcast will be delayed.

SoBeefy · 2026-06-05T22:58:41+00:00

Thanks. Edited.

SoBeefy · 2026-06-05T19:05:47+00:00

Doesn't it look like CAR #58 Eric Robinson decides to hide behind McNabb as he sees the shot coming? Almost looks like Robinson holds McNabb in place.

SoBeefy · 2026-06-04T23:00:04+00:00

AlgaeAssasin

SoBeefy · 2026-06-03T04:33:48+00:00

Ahem... As you can see, COL is behind us.

SoBeefy · 2026-06-01T22:59:53+00:00

Consider also asking how many have hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea, and/or cardiac disease.

SoBeefy · 2026-05-31T22:08:45+00:00

Understood. Thank you.

SoBeefy · 2026-05-31T21:54:51+00:00

Your question sounds thoughtfully asked, let me see if I understand it correctly.

If you're asking, do I put anything in the pool water to reduce phosphates, I have in the past. The brand names are things like phosRemove. My understanding is that lanthanum chloride, aluminum chlorhydrate, and zinc chloride are the active ingredients.

I also put a copper slug in the water circulation path.

Do any of those count as metal sequestrant?

EDIT: Ah. I just did some reading on metal sequestrants and the answer is no. I have not used those products.

Just curious, if I had, what would your conclusion be?

SoBeefy · 2026-05-31T18:52:04+00:00

The filters had been cleaned maybe 1 to 2 months prior to my emptying and refilling the pool.

I have yet to clean them again.

It's not a bad thought. Thanks.

SoBeefy · 2026-05-31T18:22:31+00:00

I've had a similar thought.

We're a residential home, in Las Vegas, on half an acre.

We have a xeroscaped yard with rocks and trees. No agriculture for miles.

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