Anyone else obsessed with what goes under the pads? Portland State University students want your hot takes on base layers 🏒
Hey r/hockeyplayers — occasional gear nerd here.
We talk endlessly about sticks, skates, and helmets — but nobody ever talks about the layer that actually touches your skin for the entire game. Your base layer is the first thing on and somehow always the last thing anyone thinks about.
I'm part of a Portland State University research team and we're collecting honest feedback from hockey players (and skaters) about their base layers — fit, feel, moisture management, how it holds up by the third period, all of it.
Takes about 5 minutes. Completely open-ended — we actually want your real opinions, not checkbox fluff.
Survey link: https://form.jotform.com/261046131807046
Would love to hear from beer leaguers, juniors, college players — doesn't matter what level. If you've ever had a thought about your base layer mid-shift, this is your moment.
This is not a promotional post in any way; we are just doing a research study to learn more about base layers specifically for hockey players.