Ken35 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 @RichMan I have been using my Rocket Dryer for the last 3-4 years and have not found any crusty or stiff equipment using it. However, I also clean my equipment at season's end to make sure that any crud buildup has been dealt with. Also, usually before each drying, I spray it with a blend of essential oils and water which cuts down on stank, crustiness and any associated stiffness. In doing all of this I have never had any ill effects. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 @Ken35 I've never had any of the issues you brought up with my method but it's good to hear other methods. I was wondering if it would have that "dry scratchy towel" effect that we've all experienced at one time or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I think the dry crusty effect occurs more when the gear is older and the material is worn a little (not smooth anymore). I'm still drying my kids' gear out for them. They appreciate the feeling of putting on dry gear every day. Goal to make them do it themselves shortly. My oldest is playing for a team now that has their own full time locker room at the rink. They are required to hang their gear up in their locker stalls. Team can lose most games this season - but its a win if my son learns to be self sufficient for keeping his gear organized and dry. Also, motivated to stay on this team with team rooms. They don't understand how fortunate they are to play 16U and have a pro like team room. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, MTH said: I think the dry crusty effect occurs more when the gear is older and the material is worn a little (not smooth anymore). I'm still drying my kids' gear out for them. They appreciate the feeling of putting on dry gear every day. Goal to make them do it themselves shortly. My oldest is playing for a team now that has their own full time locker room at the rink. They are required to hang their gear up in their locker stalls. Team can lose most games this season - but its a win if my son learns to be self sufficient for keeping his gear organized and dry. Also, motivated to stay on this team with team rooms. They don't understand how fortunate they are to play 16U and have a pro like team room. You're too kind. My dad had me airing out my own gear after 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Reviving this thread in case anyone else has their gear storage setup they'd like to share with everyone. I'll be moving in a few months and need to decide on a storage setup. Currently in involved the floor and some fans, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCLALabrat Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 I have a squat cage in the garage i hang my gear on to dry out. Afterwards i store in my bag. Might try spraying it with IPA though, seems likena good way to dry it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerd31 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Here’s my setup. Fans are on a smart switch and tied into my Home Assistant system, after each game they run for 15 hours. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Current mess 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat30 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Here is my drying setup, fairly cheap and space saving. Bought a "portable wardrobe" from Amazon for about $70 and my gear is dry within about 6 hours. Have a small fan and dehumidifier on the right hand shelves, so I can zip up the front and the air will circulate inside. Use a regular boot dryer from a sporting goods store for my skates and gloves. I do use a 70/30 mix of iso alcohol and water, but find that I only need to use it about once a month as drying the gear like this prevents any smell. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Saw a similar closet organizer on Amazon. I've always wanted one. they look so good. Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat30 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 6 minutes ago, creasecollector said: Saw a similar closet organizer on Amazon. I've always wanted one. they look so good. Well done! Thank you, didn't expect it to be one of my favorite hockey purchases but it's definitely up there! Unfortunately the zippers are rather cheap, but the whole thing is super easy to move and you can change the layout. Been through probably 20 iterations of gear organization and happy to land on this one. Bonus points if you have an SO that doesn't want to see goalie gear in the house, it hides it away nicely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey34 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 I have everything that I use on the wall then my pads and bag on the table along with all of my old stuff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 I usually pack my gear once it's dry as to not forget anything on game day, grab and go. I'd love to get my hands on the Rocket stall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 19 hours ago, RichMan said: I usually pack my gear once it's dry as to not forget anything on game day, grab and go. I'd love to get my hands on the Rocket stall. Do you air-dry it by leaving it out of the bag or do you have a storage setup you use to dry things quicker before re-packing your bag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 19 hours ago, Hockey34 said: I have everything that I use on the wall then my pads and bag on the table along with all of my old stuff The skate guards still being on is bugging me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 2 hours ago, creasecollector said: Do you air-dry it by leaving it out of the bag or do you have a storage setup you use to dry things quicker before re-packing your bag? I fan dry on a rack overnight and then pack it up. I'm proud to say my gear doesn't stink. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey34 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 3 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: The skate guards still being on is bugging me. Are you supposed to take them off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 4 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: The skate guards still being on is bugging me. I always leave mine on with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 2 hours ago, Hockey34 said: Are you supposed to take them off? As long as you wipe your blades in the change room, you're good to leave them on. @coopaloop1234 is just dealing with his ocd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainTendy Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) Here's my setup and its worked great slots right in where I need it next to that is my soccer stuff including my glove dryer i use after hockey. i do live alone so i dont have worry about taking up space lmao. it works just a nice cheap amazon rack and 2 20inch fans. though its going to be a lil before i hop back into any sport since i just pulled my quad the other day during a soccer game. Fun times haha Edited March 17 by RockyMountainTendy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIFTY-SIX Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 9 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: The skate guards still being on is bugging me. Me too @coopaloop1234! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIFTY-SIX Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 3/16/2024 at 12:12 PM, coopaloop1234 said: Current mess The soda still being on the floor is bugging me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 When I was in San Diego, I just used a simple tree made of PVC pipes with a box fan in front of it. Worked well. But when I moved to Washington in 2022 I was finding that in the winter it was cold enough that my gear would never really dry, it would just freeze. And that both sucked to put on the next time, and made it stinky. Bit the bullet and got a Rocket Dryer. Specifically, the mid-size "stall" model. Worth absolutely every penny. Dry in a couple hours in the middle of winter, even less smell than I used to get drying it on the rack in SoCal, and will usually go out about an hour before I leave and turn it on so everything is nice and warm when putting it on in the room. It's not exactly "portable", though I have taken it down to bring to a tournament in Seattle once. It does have a bag to put all the parts in, but I definitely would not want to be taking it down very often. Was really nice having it in the hotel room, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 1 minute ago, IPv6Freely said: When I was in San Diego, I just used a simple tree made of PVC pipes with a box fan in front of it. Worked well. But when I moved to Washington in 2022 I was finding that in the winter it was cold enough that my gear would never really dry, it would just freeze. And that both sucked to put on the next time, and made it stinky. Bit the bullet and got a Rocket Dryer. Specifically, the mid-size "stall" model. Worth absolutely every penny. Dry in a couple hours in the middle of winter, even less smell than I used to get drying it on the rack in SoCal, and will usually go out about an hour before I leave and turn it on so everything is nice and warm when putting it on in the room. It's not exactly "portable", though I have taken it down to bring to a tournament in Seattle once. It does have a bag to put all the parts in, but I definitely would not want to be taking it down very often. Was really nice having it in the hotel room, though. Well, well, well. Looks who's back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 21 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: Well, well, well. Looks who's back. I was googling for something and this site came up in the results 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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