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Jackets are stupid, wear them before the game and during halftime if necessary but once the game starts LS shirts only.
I have this one: http://www.honigs.com/detail.asp?Cat=1&Sub=92&Item=304 It's good for the cold, also great when it gets wet. I' like to try out the shortsleeve version but I'm worried the sleeves are too long.
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Sun Oct 29, 2006, 10:00pm
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I have the short sleeves version and it also works great. when the weather gets real bad the weather beater from cliff keen is good as well
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Mon Oct 30, 2006, 01:49am
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Its all about the feet folks. Its all about the feet. Sure, get the best shirts and knickers you can to keep you dry, but its all about keeping your feet warm and dry.
Here's what I do. It sounds uncomfortable, but really you get used to it and it works. Note that in cold or rainy weather I wear long johns or long compression tights under the knickers. This solution may require full leggings of some sort under the knickers. First put on regular socks. Crew length, whatever is comfortable for you. Then take two Glad Mid-size garbage bags and slip your feet into those. Get your feet in the bags so the feel comfortable. Try to avoid having your toes in any of the "points" of the bag. It may take a few tries to feel comfortable. Then, you don't have to wrap, or tie or tape the bag to your leg. Just start putting your long ref socks on and the bag will slowly disappear. Your cuffed kinckers over the socks will cover anything sticking out, but you'll figure out how to avoid even that. Really, this keeps your feet absolutely dry and comfortable which to me is the most important thing on a cold, rainy field.
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Mon Oct 30, 2006, 02:03am
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The guys in my local association like Honig's gear. One guy 'swears by' his striped cold weather / windbreaker.
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Mon Oct 30, 2006, 09:52am
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Jackets...
Don't say never for jackets. I would agree in most situations that we shouldn't be wearing jackets. But I was sure glad I did for an end of season game up here in Minnesota.
This was a community college game between two middle of the pack teams in early November, temp was very close to 32 degrees, sleet coming down sideways because of a 25 mile an hour wind from the non-pressbox side of the field. We wore everything we had. Score was 12-6 at halftime and both coaches wanted a running clock for the second half... they wanted it over. Ended up 12-6... neither QB could pass the ball effectively. Lots of beanbags because of fumbles. I have worked in snowstorms without jackets... that game was worse and the crew was glad we had that extra layer.
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Mon Oct 30, 2006, 05:29pm
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I think there comes a point where opinions on the look of jackets vs. shirt have to be tossed out the window and the function has to be taken into account. Most varsity officials in my state have a jacket in their game bag.
I think jackets are appropriate for hard rain, freezing temperatures, and snow. I find that adding and subtracting layers as conditions vary is easier to accomplish with a jacket. I've been part of games where UA Cold Gear and a treated long sleeve shirt will not do the job. A jacket allows me to throw some polar fleece into the mix which can really make things comfy on those brutal days. I have to add that I have cause to use my jacket once every two years. lol Eric
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