Energy drinks for tournaments

[Mage Unknown]

Edit: advertising.

Still, discuss energy drinks to your heart's content!

 

[PowerHungryFool]

I usually drink Monster because they actually taste good and are easy to find no matter what venue I'm at. The caffeine keeps me sharp and unpredictable, while nicotine from my ecig steadies my hands. (I get shaky hands when I drink caffeine.)

 

[SphericalCrusher]

My favorite is BAWLs Guarana with Red Bull being a slight second. Red Bull is just easier to get. I used to be sponsored by BAWLs.

 

[Claire Diviner]

I use Red Bull in place of water when brewing coffee.

In all seriousness, I like either Red Bull or Coffee. There's also an energy drink named Cocaine. Obviously does not contain cocaine, but the caffeine content is pretty damn high (I actually had a couple of cans myself).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocaine_(drink)

 

[Elisay]

I use plain old ice cold water to energize myself.

 

[DrXenoPootis]

Or you know. Armada's OJ.

 

[Teran]

Tbqh I've found performance wise in pretty much everything, energy drinks do more harm than good, especially cones with copious amounts of sugar/glucose.

Stimulants in general are kind of a double edged sword and work really badly over long stretches, because really after about 2 hours you get a massive crash which screws you over. Honestly it may sound super lame, but something like granola bars for stable energy and keeping yourself hydrated with lots of water will do you more good.

But still, Red Bull is delicious and awesome and I would drink that over others.

 

[Soupy]

I hate energy drinks. But...I love BAWLs. However, I only drink water for tournies because I get shaky pretty easily.

 

[Deleted member]

Water.


Don't judge.

 

[FWP_Rytarou]

Water and OJ, players get sick all the time gotta keep healthy.

 

[Host Change]

Earlier on when attending tournaments, I used to drink a lot of this kind of stuff but more healthy snacks and drinks do seem to be quite a bit better for tournament performance. I don't get the hard crash a lot of people do but water and such for sure does the job better. Lately though, I've been showing up to tournaments right after a 10 hour work shift, so I have been drinking red bull to get through playing and casting for the stream after a long day, but it's not as good as trying to be healthy and go at it.

 

[BlueX]

I guess whenever i do go to tournaments i might drink water or coke... but i might drink lots of it because i am a extremly thirsty person lol.

 

[Gatlin]

Monster has always been my energy drink of choice ever since 7th grade or so. Amp is also really tasty. I don't like Rockstar too much, and Nos is okay. Never had Redbull, or any of the other ones on that poll, except for coffee which I have almost daily. Almost never drink energy drinks anymore, though, mostly just coffee now.

 

[Daybreak]

Water is my number one drink. It's important to stay hydrated in order to function well, most of those energy drinks will only make you more parched. There are watered down energy drinks too, but you might want to look more into the details.

Apples are great energy as well; even if they aren't a drink.

 

[Poppy JR.]

I'm gonna say Iced Tea. Call me crazy, but I think that the combination of caffeine and lemony flavor is just super refreshing.

Besides from that, coffee is awesome.

 

[deadPhoenix]

I enjoy Monster, although I try to stick to water if I can, especially in legit all day tournies. Best to avoid that crash. Can come in handy sometimes though if you didn't get great sleep the night before.

 

[Pachinkosam]

Monster is the best in my book.