Starting To Play Rugby After 12 Years. What Kit?
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I'm in training to get fit enough to join my local rugby club and hopefully start playing next season.
I spoke to a mate who plays a while ago and he was talking about compression tops with built in protection (cushioning). He was saying that these make a huge difference when you're starting to play as they really spread out the load of the big hits.
I've seen what looks to be good kit from Adidas, Kooga and Puma, but there's stuff from makes like Canterbury and Optimum/Optimise that I don't know much about, but could be better kit.
Does anyone here have any recommendations? What should I be looking out for? Any to avoid?
I spoke to a mate who plays a while ago and he was talking about compression tops with built in protection (cushioning). He was saying that these make a huge difference when you're starting to play as they really spread out the load of the big hits.
I've seen what looks to be good kit from Adidas, Kooga and Puma, but there's stuff from makes like Canterbury and Optimum/Optimise that I don't know much about, but could be better kit.
Does anyone here have any recommendations? What should I be looking out for? Any to avoid?
ExChrispy Porker said:
shorts, socks, boots, gumshield ( if you must).
Thats it really.
You might consider shin pads if in the front 5.
Any thing else will just make you look like a woofter.
Agree with this.Thats it really.
You might consider shin pads if in the front 5.
Any thing else will just make you look like a woofter.
The club will provide you with a team shirt. I always train in a T-shirt for some reason...I like the contact though.
I play 8 and do wear a head guard as well.
If you wear contacts...remember to take a spare pair to every session!
As mentioned, all you need are shorts, socks, and boots. A gumshield is advisable, but I hate wearing them, so I just try not to tackle with my face.
Also, for the really cold matches, I wear a thermal base layer shirt. It's not a padded one (pads are unnecessary in my opinion, the big hits are part of the game), but it keeps me nice and warm.
As for the brands of kit available, I find Adidas boots to be the best that I've had. My current pair have lasted nearly 3 seasons, whereas all the pairs I've had before only lasted around half a season. I find Canterbury make some good quality kit, too.
Good luck getting back into it.
Also, for the really cold matches, I wear a thermal base layer shirt. It's not a padded one (pads are unnecessary in my opinion, the big hits are part of the game), but it keeps me nice and warm.
As for the brands of kit available, I find Adidas boots to be the best that I've had. My current pair have lasted nearly 3 seasons, whereas all the pairs I've had before only lasted around half a season. I find Canterbury make some good quality kit, too.
Good luck getting back into it.
Boots, rugby/football socks, rugby shorts, gumshield(do wear it!) and preferably a rugby jersey.
Doing full contact training in a t-shirt usually ends up with it being ripped to shreds.
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk Are pretty good if you've not got everything you need and they've still got a decent sale on.
Now the namby pamby stuff.
For if it's cold, base layer clothing can be very, very nice to have. Leggings and a long sleeved thermal top make life lots easier.
Jackets like the one below can also be fanstasic for breaking the wind.
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-Jacket/Engage/...
Anyway, good luck getting back into the great game!
Doing full contact training in a t-shirt usually ends up with it being ripped to shreds.
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk Are pretty good if you've not got everything you need and they've still got a decent sale on.
Now the namby pamby stuff.
For if it's cold, base layer clothing can be very, very nice to have. Leggings and a long sleeved thermal top make life lots easier.
Jackets like the one below can also be fanstasic for breaking the wind.
http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-Jacket/Engage/...
Anyway, good luck getting back into the great game!
Black Boots, not garish birght coloured ones that the young-boys seem to like.
I dont like pads, havent found any that give enough freedom of movement, but if your a big hairy forward taking lots of massive hits then I imagine theyd be usefull...although still gay.
Oh and pull your socks up and wear a rugger shirt with a collar!
Old Skool rules are best!
I dont like pads, havent found any that give enough freedom of movement, but if your a big hairy forward taking lots of massive hits then I imagine theyd be usefull...although still gay.
Oh and pull your socks up and wear a rugger shirt with a collar!
Old Skool rules are best!
TDutchy said:
For if it's cold, base layer clothing can be very, very nice to have. Leggings and a long sleeved thermal top make life lots easier.
Jackets can also be fanstasic for breaking the wind.
Do you play in the backs by any chance? Jackets can also be fanstasic for breaking the wind.
Oh, and just for the record. I don't need no jacket for breaking wind
Edited by FUBAR on Monday 6th February 22:47
FUBAR][TDutchy said:
For if it's cold, base layer clothing can be very, very nice to have. Leggings and a long sleeved thermal top make life lots easier.
Jackets can also be fanstasic for breaking the wind.
Do you play in the backs by any chance? Jackets can also be fanstasic for breaking the wind.
Oh, and just for the record. I don't need no jacket for breaking wind
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