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Ok.... it is time for some enlightenment/input/pro vs. con on the subject of undergarments/boots/sweaters…..after just coming off of the line so to speak with a group of junior shooters who just competed at the US Nationals @ Ft. Benning I wanted to gather some input from TTer’s. So let me know what you think… I know that boots are a must try on item but would still like to hear what you think!!!!Undergarments- weight/thickness/hot vs. cold weather…..sweaters- same…thanks

First: Boots-unless you have a shooter that is barefoot, with all the discussion about boots and the new rules that is about the last place I would spend my money. While boots do help stabilize the foot/ankle, normal athletic training shoes that have not had the soles worn half away work pretty well too.

For a while I tried Thune "coldwinner" and decided for the rest of my stuff it was to slippery underneath. The complete combination I was using was bottom layer was some Under Armour "heat gear", for the undershirt, on top of that was the Thune "coldwinner" then my jacket. I felt like thing just kept sliding around on my body.

I went more traditional, cotton undershirt, KT sweater then jacket: this combination seems to be much more stable, no longer the sensation of everything sliding around on my body. I will say a longer cotton sleeve undershirt especially for the sling arm might be in order, The weave on the KT sweater is a little coarse and works on the elbow skin after a while.

'Dude

Regarding sweaters, personally I find cotton t-shirst uncomfortable in warm weather. Cotton doesn't breathe well, so soon I'm damp, hot, and uncomfortable. A few years ago I bought a cheap, breathable hiking top, and now would not change back. I did pick one that isn't shiny, as like 'Dude I found that these slip. I wear this under knitted cardigans; currently mouche, but formerly Sauer.

I like the idea of the coldwinner shirts, but they seem awfully expensive (I bought my mouche cardigan on eBay for £17), and also rather thin at the elbows. To me the double thickness won't cushion as well as the foam padding on my cardigan.

I'm similar to Tim in that I too wear a polyester hiking T-shirt under a sauer cardigan. Mine are all shiny but I have never felt that I slip inside my jacket, or under the cardigan, but my belly may be my secret weapon there ;)

Oh and in rifle I only shoot prone so boots are pointless IMO - but very worthwhile in standing and kneeling.

Rob.

RobStubbs wrote: Mine are all shiny but I have never felt that I slip inside my jacket, or under the cardigan, but my belly may be my secret weapon there ;)

Rob.

I have one of those too, but I don't think it helps, not with my shirt slipping. Hairy shoulders might provide some extra grip...

Tim S wrote:

RobStubbs wrote: Mine are all shiny but I have never felt that I slip inside my jacket, or under the cardigan, but my belly may be my secret weapon there ;)

Rob.

I have one of those too, but I don't think it helps, not with my shirt slipping. Hairy shoulders might provide some extra grip...

You need to try a small or XS shirt to really get the effect right ;)

Rob.

Tim S wrote:

RobStubbs wrote: Mine are all shiny but I have never felt that I slip inside my jacket, or under the cardigan, but my belly may be my secret weapon there ;)

Rob.

I have one of those too, but I don't think it helps, not with my shirt slipping. Hairy shoulders might provide some extra grip...

So drink more beer and not shave arm pits......Hmmmmm interesting idea to pose to my daughter, 16.

I just slip an Under Armor shirt over my regular shirt, works like a charm for me. I'd recommend just trying different combinations until something works.