Overview and review of the Freeze sleeve
The freeze sleeve is one of the best options for cooling your arms or legs when going about your day.
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Overview of the freeze sleeve
The
freeze sleeve is a compression sleeve for the legs and arms with an inbuilt cooling system. It works with a gel to combine comfort with icing therapy. This way you can target the areas of most discomfort after training while still going about your day. The main features of this sleeve are:
- Made in the USA
- Compression Fabric Sleeve with Specially Formulated Anti-Microbial Gel
- Flexible Up to -20 Degrees F
- Store in the freezer a minimum of 2 hours before use
- Color: Black
- Important: Do not let the Freeze Sleeve get wet! The gel will absorb water and swell. If your sleeve becomes damp, place it on a flat, dry surface and allow to fully air dry. Do not use wet towels under your FREEZE SLEEVE.
This is a great comfortable and fast solution to cool down any area on your leg or arm.
Size of the freeze sleeve
The
freeze sleeve is available in six different sizes ranging from S to 3XL. Measure the circumference just below your knee or elbow for the best results. The size chart is as follows:
- S 8" -10" / 20-26cm
- M 10" -13" / 26-33cm
- L 13"-16" / 33-41cm
- XL 16"-20" / 41-51cm
- XXL 20"-24" / 51-61cm
- 3XL 25"-30" / 63-65cm
Take your measurements seriously and maybe go a little down from what you measure as sleeves tend to widen over time with extensive use.
Pros of the Freeze sleeve
- Fast application
- No moving parts
- Price
The
freeze sleeve is fast to use as long as it has been in the freezer. You easily slip it on and off after raining and is, therefore, a great solution for rehab post-workout.
There are no moving parts in the
freeze sleeve that can break or get lost. Other solutions have nozzles to fill in ice or liquid while the
freeze sleeve is one piece of equipment.
The price for the
freeze sleeve is relatively low compared to other icing solutions with a similar impact.
Cons of the freeze sleeve
- Does not use ice
- No choice in freeze effect
- No choice on compression
- Small areas only
Compared to ice packs that are filled with ice cubes the
freeze sleeve provides less cooling and compression. If you want to shock freeze certain areas immediately after injury, the
freeze sleeve is not the right tool. Here the hyperice range of products does a better job. The same goes for larger areas like the shoulder or back.
Alternatives to the freeze sleeve
The hyperice range can cover bigger areas and freeze them quicker. If you are a big athlete you are probably better off with these. The main disadvantage of the
freeze sleeve is that you need to fill the bag with ice cubes to make it work. This requires setup and leaves the product with more moving parts that can break or get lost.
Summary for the freeze sleeve
One of the best solutions for post-workout cooling of niggling areas over time. Not the best solution for immediate icing of severe strain injuries at the side of a pitch.