WTB 9K girdle in medium
#2
Posted 29 July 2021 - 04:27 PM
Throwing this out there as I’d like to try a girdle and the old 9K’s still seem to be the best game in town. Bummed I missed out on them when PSH had a bunch last year, but am hoping someone has a lead on a pair of mediums that I could try.
Thanks!
M
If you've never used one before I'd try the new Bauer retail girdle, the acp pro as your first girdle or even the jetspeed. The 9k is really too bulky and clunky. I don't think it's worth it. I have tried all of them btw.
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#4
Posted 29 July 2021 - 05:03 PM
Totally, Miller. It would literally be the last girdle on my list from all the ones I've ever used.
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Want to buy:
Small Shells
Large Edge Practice Socks White with navy stripe
Large Edge Practice Socks Burgundy with white stripe
#5
Posted 29 July 2021 - 05:36 PM
I hadn’t read anything about the Bauer so I’ll do some research on it, and will also try to find a gently used one. Wasn’t looking to spend $200 for something I may not like
#6
Posted 29 July 2021 - 06:03 PM
+1 to the Jetspeed or Super Tacks. Same fit and functionality as the 9k, but much lighter and more comfortable IMO. I see both models pop up on eBay and SLS occasionally for sub-$100. Despite the lack of side loops, 9k shells fit very well on them.
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#7
Posted 29 July 2021 - 08:57 PM
Totally, Miller. It would literally be the last girdle on my list from all the ones I've ever used.
For it's time it was amazing, and for protection it's the best, but for one weekly drop in at 10pm it's not necessary and also way too hot.
I can't speak to Jetspeed girdle, but super tacks looks pretty nice, as does the Bauer retail mentioned above. I didn't try either as I'm not at all in the market for a girdle, but from seeing them in the shop they look decent.
#9
Posted 04 August 2021 - 11:23 AM
Okay guys, following up with this post, I picked up a pair of Super Tacks (Thanks @ntwusc!) to try out. And while I know this always boils down to personal preference, I was wondering how you girdle wearers put your gear on?
I typically do jock/garter --> shins --> socks --> pants --> skates.
Originally I thought a wraparound girdle would allow me to put on skates first then shins, and finally the girdle, which I think is doable, but then getting the shell on over skates is a PITA so it seems like my order of putting gear on would essentially stay the same. Follow up question would be do you leave your shell on the girdle and basically undo the thigh wraps and slide them on/off like traditional pants?
#10
Posted 04 August 2021 - 04:43 PM
#11
Posted 04 August 2021 - 05:26 PM
#13
Posted 07 August 2021 - 02:22 PM
Played my first game in a girdle yesterday. I think I'm going to cut out the mesh diaper and use the girdle as more of a wrap around. Not exactly sure what that thin mesh liner actually does anyway.
Initial thoughts... felt no different than pants. I don't have any issues with my HP45 and really like them so this isn't a bad thing. At least with last night's game I didn't have any issues with protection and mobility felt basically the same. Only thing I kept noticing was my shell (PP10) would ride up and expose the lower thigh guards anytime I was sitting on the bench. I'm pretty sure the shells fell back down and covered the pads when I was actually playing, but since I was playing I wasn't really paying attention.
I plan on playing in the girdle for the last few games of the season before I make a final decision. Might just bounce back and forth between this and pants depending on what colors I'm wearing. I did feel less bulky wearing a simple shell over a girdle compared to a shell over pants