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Offline fblrush

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Cold weather games
« on: January 03, 2014, 12:51:16 PM »
The temperature for SF @ Green Bay could be below zero at kickoff. What tips do you have to dress / officiate in conditions like that?
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Re: Cold weather games
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2014, 01:07:48 PM »
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Re: Cold weather games
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2014, 01:26:49 PM »
I've never remotely called in conditions such as that pray:;

My guess- UnderArmour Cold Gear, some polypropylene longjohns, maybe battery heated socks, gloves, neck gaiters or balaclavas.
With the black pants, its a lot easier to layer up now for sure.  They also have those foul weather tops that appear to be like a shell jacket that will help layer up under too.
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Re: Cold weather games
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2014, 02:04:04 PM »
Whatever it is, don't let the cold distract you from your job!  Dress as warm as you need to be.  Always better to be too warm than too cold.

I used to let the cold bother me and I would never call my best game.  I've since learned to put that out of my head (quit being such a wuss) and focus on the game as if it's room temperature out there.
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Re: Cold weather games
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2014, 02:06:42 PM »
...as for equipment - the plastic liner shirts are the best thing you'll ever buy.  The short sleeved ones are just as valuable as the long sleeved ones!  I have the liners that are not attached to the shirt.  This is useful if you work college and high school as it can go under any shirt you wear.

I have Under Armor cold gear gloves (the expensive ones).  They work pretty well.  I also got for a christmas gift a pair of North Face gloves that look incredibly warm.  Can't wait to try them out!
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Re: Cold weather games
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2014, 03:30:21 PM »
I always used a jock strap full of those hand warmers did the trick.
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Re: Cold weather games
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2014, 04:19:10 PM »
Quote from: younggun on January 03, 2014, 03:30:21 PM
I always used a jock strap full of those hand warmers did the trick.
That reminds me of "Revenge of the Nerds."
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Re: Cold weather games
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2014, 09:26:05 AM »
Quote from: younggun on January 03, 2014, 03:30:21 PM
I always used a jock strap full of those hand warmers did the trick.

Better than a jock strap full of Icy Hot...
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Re: Cold weather games
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2014, 09:36:29 AM »
Pretty good article on battling the cold. If you can stay warm in Green Bay, you can stay warm anywhere.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/pereira-players-won-t-be-the-only-ones-battling-the-lambeau-cold-010514
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Re: Cold weather games
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2014, 11:56:51 AM »
I thought TampaSteve would have jumped in wondering what this cold weather was. ;D
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Re: Cold weather games
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2014, 12:10:26 PM »
Quote from: Tom.OH on January 06, 2014, 11:56:51 AM
I thought TampaSteve would have jumped in wondering what this cold weather was. ;D

Low in Tampa tonight forecast to be 33*.  I think he'll find out!
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