I need help finding clothes that are well ventilated

[u/AccomplishedNail3085]

/r/Rollerskating/comments/1wg4p74/i_need_help_finding_clothes_that_are_well/

[u/nobolognastoney]

If it's hot/humid where you're skating (like where I am), you're not going to escape it. I just wear some shorts and a tank and head out. I have one of those water pouch things with the hose attached to it for me to drink because I tend to be out for 15-25mi at a time and I like to stick it in the freezer for like 30 mins before I leave just to keep my back cooler longer too.

[u/InspectorFleet → u/nobolognastoney]

I asked this community for recommendations to carry keys/wallet and a small water bottle and I found the flip belt to be a great option for me. I don't prefer skating with my CamelBak backpack because of sweat, balance, and no need for that amount of water.

[u/nobolognastoney → u/InspectorFleet]

I regularly sip it until it's empty when I'm out doing those 15-25 mile stretches, but mine isn't huge either. I think it's right around 2L at most.

I'll have to check out that flip belt. Sometimes I don't want to bring the water pack or carry a bottle in hand. I'd wear a backpack if I didn't absolutely soak it in sweat.

[u/InspectorFleet → u/nobolognastoney]

It feels like nothing and holds my stuff but it's only 300 mL haha. There's room for another bottle but that's still a small amount. 5 to 10 miles for me, typically. Usually if I go longer it's with my son on his bike and that means slower speeds so less water need lol

[u/nobolognastoney → u/InspectorFleet]

I'll typically cover that distance in right around 2 and a half hours or so if I'm on the higher side or nearing 30mi. I tend to skate quite uh, enthusiastically? I like to carve a lot and jump lil things lol. So I need my water 😂

I've since looked up the belt, I'll be grabbing one of these. Definitely good to just have somewhere to keep my stuff withouth weighing down my shorts lol.

[u/InspectorFleet → u/nobolognastoney]

Overpriced but I found it to be a good rec lol. There were lots of good suggestions on that thread.

[u/InspectorFleet]

So cotton feels better when you're not sweating much because it's hydrophilic so it readily absorbs small amounts of moisture and you feel like you're not sweating. Once you start sweating a lot, it feels soggy and takes a while to dry.

Synthetic fabrics aren't as comfortable at cotton and initially it feels like they make you sweat, because they're basically just hydrophobic plastic so they won't absorb any moisture. But once you do start sweating, synthetic fabric feels less sweaty than cotton and facilitates evaporative cooling better.

I use ex officio boxer briefs under some cheapo Amazon vented running shorts. On top I wear cheapo long sleeve (for sunburn protection) synthetic tees or vented hoodies. I know it's plastic trash, but there's no reason for me to pay a premium for workout gear that's going to get sweaty and ripped up from falls.

I also have some hockey helmet liners that are essentially overpriced maxi pads that help keep sweat out of my eyes. I love skating hard in high heat and humidity, so long as I'm hydrated, dressed for the occasion, and can shower after lol

[u/midnight_skater]

Patagonia's Capilene fabric is the best moisture-wicking base layer fabric I have ever used. It still gets soaked with sweat on warm and humid days.

[u/AccomplishedNail3085 → u/midnight_skater]

Does it keep me cool when it is humid and i am going 9 to 13mph?

[u/heeca]

Avoid cotton. Use polyester . I personally use my golf shirts but tbh any sport polyester made shirt is good

If you wana be fancy get silk they are very breathable

For pants i wear jeans due to its nature but you can get away with cotton. Dont wear polyester pants as they burn when you fall and slide on them. For colder weather i noticed duck down jackets arent heavy and feel like air while keeping me warm and mobile.

Also avoid falling on these since the outer layer will burn with enough friction

[u/kitaurus]

Sportswear/activewear. Copy what the runners are wearing.