Punisher Goalie Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 I have been struggling with fit/comfort issues with my masks. Although I have long been a proponent of the performance of 37.5 sweatbands, I would like to try experimenting with a much thinner band. Does anyone have any recommendations? Alternatively, has anyone removed the sweatband (and Velcro obviously) and gone without? I went for 30 years as a player with no sweatband so I’m wondering if I even need it. I thought maybe those stick-on Shock Doctor liners might even be worth a shot. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telfo Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 sham makes an "extreme thin" one that is great. going without one makes no sense. it is more comfortable and keeps sweat out of your eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanutbutterfly Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 I make my own thin shamwow sweatbands. All I do is cut some shamwow material that is the correct width and twice the correct height. I then fold the material in half top to bottom and use a hot glue gun to keep the material folded over. I've been doing this for years and have never had the hot glue come apart in the wash or dryer (though I typically air dry them). No sewing skills needed and you can make a. bunch in just a few minutes. They're very thin but still absorb lots of sweat. I personally couldn't play without a sweatband. Too much sweat runs in to my eyes. Back in the day when I wore an SK2000 I would go nuts during games as sweat would occasionally practically blind me during game play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 When I used to play player I never wore a sweatband either. But carrying less gear, being less sweaty overall, and having the wind at your face helps with keeping your face dry and clear from sweat. I couldn't imagine not wearing a sweatband as a goalie. I'm too sweaty of a s.o.b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 5 hours ago, Peanutbutterfly said: I make my own thin shamwow sweatbands. All I do is cut some shamwow material that is the correct width and twice the correct height. I then fold the material in half top to bottom and use a hot glue gun to keep the material folded over. I've been doing this for years and have never had the hot glue come apart in the wash or dryer (though I typically air dry them). No sewing skills needed and you can make a. bunch in just a few minutes. They're very thin but still absorb lots of sweat. I personally couldn't play without a sweatband. Too much sweat runs in to my eyes. Back in the day when I wore an SK2000 I would go nuts during games as sweat would occasionally practically blind me during game play. I will give this a try. I’m pretty comfortable with a sewing machine. Thanks for the suggestion. 4 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: When I used to play player I never wore a sweatband either. But carrying less gear, being less sweaty overall, and having the wind at your face helps with keeping your face dry and clear from sweat. I couldn't imagine not wearing a sweatband as a goalie. I'm too sweaty of a s.o.b. Good point about the “wind” being a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff da goalie Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 I'll second and third Jim's Sham Sweatbands. They're high quality and very reasonably priced. He makes an extreme thin that might be the solution. I think I gave my last one of those away, or I'd give it to you. I like his blue "thin" ones. Vogel's bamboo ones are also very comfortable. I'm having some durability issues since the material snags a lot, but they're super comfortable, not that thin though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 If you don’t use a sweatband as a goalie you’re a psycho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 I was watching this thread in great anticipation to see if anyone went sweat band free. I think the answer is what I had expected: zero. I broke the least amount of sweat in drop in yesterday as ever mainly due to actual defense played and switching every 20 minutes. My sweatband? Still sopping wet! Hell- if the changing room had any semblance of heat on, I can start to break a sweat by the time I get my sweater on over my chesty. Some days, the sweater is harder to get on over the chesty than others LOL I like the Shamwow sweatbands, as I tried one and was really impressed by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scythe Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 On 12/21/2019 at 6:36 AM, bunnyman666 said: I was watching this thread in great anticipation to see if anyone went sweat band free. I think the answer is what I had expected: zero. I broke the least amount of sweat in drop in yesterday as ever mainly due to actual defense played and switching every 20 minutes. My sweatband? Still sopping wet! Hell- if the changing room had any semblance of heat on, I can start to break a sweat by the time I get my sweater on over my chesty. Some days, the sweater is harder to get on over the chesty than others LOL I like the Shamwow sweatbands, as I tried one and was really impressed by it. The other day with the new c/a i put my sweater on the unit first then put the whole contraption on ... the arms are so stiff .. worked out good.... as far as headband ... yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Scythe said: The other day with the new c/a i put my sweater on the unit first then put the whole contraption on ... the arms are so stiff .. worked out good.... as far as headband ... yes! Yep yep! That sounds very familiar LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Jim's Sham user here as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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