[saiko]

Hey All,

since there's quite a few people that play Hockey here, be it Ice, Roller, or Feet, I think it'd be cool to see what people use and what their thought on them are.

ME
skates - Nike Bauer 8090
Awsome skates. Much lighter than my old vapor whatevers. Nice stiff boot, and just no complaints at all. Fit is great, though a bit big, it feels comfortable for long games or even stick and puck.

gloves - Nike Bauer 4 Rolls
Excellent gloves! Definitely no regrets on buying these. They felt very soft and flexible brand new and I didn't need to "break them in" very much. There's vents on the outside that keeps the hand nice and cool. They do look a bit chunky and took me a little while to get used to, but they are very comfortable. A huge step up from my old Easton gloves.

helmut - Nike Bauer H5000 w/ Itech clip on visor (chl style?)
Comfortable and very snug for my head. No complaints, big step up from my "classic" foam Nike helmut. The visor is also pretty durable and stays put. Though it's very heavy, with the metal frame and all, it feels sturdy and gives me a little peace of mind.

stick - Nike Bauer one90, Nike Bauer Vapor 7, Warrior Dolomite 2 pc.
one90 was a sweet stick. Very light and was perfect for my hands in terms of the shaft shape. Vapor 7 I was able to get the flex and curve I wanted from THS it was on sale, $50 or something. It's a bit heavy but for the price it was worth it to me. Warrior Dolomite, an amazing stick. Light, well balanced (I found that only warrior blades made it balanced, others were either heavy or too light). I was able to get the flex I wanted, but got a crappy pattern. Still a really nice stick to use.

Just a little something to start things off. I'm sure others will have much more to post about. Maybe about them pondering future purchases or reviewing on certain things they have been "testing" out.

[ewong]

skate - CCM Vector U+ Pro

love the skates, lighter and more fitted than my old Vapors. I got these after my old vapors cracked on me before the playoffs. I wore them for the first time during the first game in the playoffs. I was worried that it would take some time to break in. NOPE

By the second period, it felt like i've been wearing these skates for months.

Shoulder pads - CCM Vector Control

the second pair of shoulder pads that I own. Upgrade from my old Easton Xtremes, a lot less bulky and provides great protection with a new shoulder pad design by having the shoulder caps under the shoulder pad unlike traditional shoulder pads.

Plus i no longer look like I'm a member of LOD with my shoulder pads on

Gloves - Nike Bauer one70

great loves, lightweight and flexible. Didn't take long to get use to

Sticks - Powertech Sniper

Very light stick, whippy and durable. I got a few of these sticks and i love them. They perform bout the same as my old synergy did and i don't have the fear of breaking them since they cost me only bout $80 each compared to my $200 synergy.

[Keroleen]

Any you guys used to One95 Supreme stick?

[RayBot]

REPOST!! ...kinda....

But, if i was to give a review of my own equipment, heres some of the latest gear i upgraded to:

RBK Thrust Shoulder Pads: best shoulder pads of its price range (75 bucks) a lil bulky, light weight, and good material.

Nike Bauer Apollo Elbow Pads: Again best elbow pads of its price....super comfy, and its an attractive design as well....well protected. 40 bucks.

RBK 8k helmet: Something that i actually i feel is NOT the best peice of equipment, especially for its price range. Its not necessarily the best protection, and the padding inserts have a tendency of loosening up and in some cases falling off. If i had a choice to take it back, probably exchange it for a Bauer (5000/9500) helmet which has treated me really well for 6 years straight.

[Keroleen]

You are right the RBK 8K is not that good...i find its not comfortable and doesnt work well with the Itech FX-50...it hurts =(




REPOST!! ...kinda....

But, if i was to give a review of my own equipment, heres some of the latest gear i upgraded to:

RBK Thrust Shoulder Pads: best shoulder pads of its price range (75 bucks) a lil bulky, light weight, and good material.

Nike Bauer Apollo Elbow Pads: Again best elbow pads of its price....super comfy, and its an attractive design as well....well protected. 40 bucks.

RBK 8k helmet: Not something that i actually i feel is NOT the best peice of equipment, especially for its price range. Its not necessarily the best protection, and the padding inserts have a tendency of loosening up and in some cases falling off. If i had a choice to take it back, probably exchange it for a Bauer (5000/9500) helmet which has treated me really well for 6 years straight.

[RayBot]

Whoops.....correction...

I use the RBK 6k Helmet.....but thanks Keroleen for a 8k helmet review.

[SumAznGuy]

Sticks: Nike Vapour 7 bought from THS. I got the Naslund curve with the "pro" 102 flex. The stick is a little bit heavy, and I hate the sticky feel. In fact, I almost wanted to throw the stick away, but once I started to use the stick on a regular basis, the sticky feel wore off a bit and it is managable.

The stick itself is pretty good for that price, but for those that are playing on a higher level, I would spend a little more money on a lighter stick.

Skates: RBK 9K. Very light skates which means less energy used when skating, and late in the third period you will be a little less fatiqued. Boot is stiff which is good since I am a pretty heavy skater. The pump really secures the boot, and a few extra pumps late in the game tightens up the skate so I don't have to re-tie the laces. For me, I found the boot to be a little on the narrow side, even with an "E" sized boot. And the length of the boot is not as long as the normal CCM boots. I had to get a pair of size 8's whereas I always got 7 1/2's in the CCM boots. But at $600, the 9K's are something that most recreational hockey players should be able to do without. For the money, the 5K at $260ish is more than enough.

CCM Vibes, bought from THS. This was my first pair of skates purchased in over 10 years. Lots of changed since my old CCM super tacks. I wear "E" sized boots and still had to get them widened. Not a bad pair of skates, but the new "U" boot is a lttle too narrow and there is not enough padding in the ankle area for me so I ended up getting blisters on the heal of my foot. It helped a bit getting the heal of the boot punched out.

Pants: Reebok NCAA "pro" returns from THS. Best money I ever spent on pants. Lots of padding on the thighs, kidney area. No fears of block point shots. Last game, I was knocked into the boards and the pants took a lot of the shock and I did not feel much of the impact. Before buying these pants, I tried on some of the lower model pants but there really wasn't much padding in them, especially around the crotch area. Even though these pants have lots of padding, I find that I am still quite mobile and they are not clunky at all.

Elbow pads: RBK 5K from THS. Nice and light. Lots of padding in the important areas. But the fore-arm padding doesn't quite go down the fore-arm far enough so I find myself getting slashed between the elbow pads and the cuff of the gloves. But that is only an issue when I am on a break away and someone is trying to chase me down. ;)

[cdizzle_996]

Im too lazy to type everything out right now, but I just picked up a set of Graf Ultra G35's and love them

[bossxx]

Cool thread. I'll go (my stuff is kinda old)

Skates: Nike High Ho Silver converted into ice skate with Tuuk Chassis. These skates are pretty good. I chose these over the XX (back in the day) cuz they are more comfy. They are a few feathers heavier but yeah. I am considering getting the XXX tho now just because.

Shinnies: Bauer 8000. These are pretty good. They are bulkier and offer removable liners. You can also adjust the top of them depending how much under pad you want exposed above your knee. Also have an acl cup pad. This is prob my fav piece of equipment.

Elbows: Nike V10. I hate elbow pads. These nikes are light but in a couple of episodes they weren't positioned correctly when they were in need which caused some pain to the old elblow

Lid: NB 4500: standard fits nice, adjustable, light.

Pants: Bauer 8000: kinda bulky and heavy. But on the contrary offer more protection overall than your avg pant.

Stick: one90 w. st. louis curve 87 flex for more whip.

Gloves: Sande 980's. nice light gloves. looking for a new pair prob get the XXX's or something newer.

Shoulder pads: none, they are for pussies in mens league.

[mickz]

waiting for the ultimate gearwhore nammerboi to post his gear...

Mine:

Helmet - NBH 5500 w/ Oakley Pro Modified Visor + CCM HT2 w/ Oakley Pro Modified Visor
The 5500 fits better than the HT2 but I personally find the HT2 is better looking, more rugged and overall at half the price, a better bargain. As you can also tell I love Pro Mod visors

Shoulders - Itech 655TL
Total overkill when it comes to protection. It can feel bulky at times especially when you're trying to put your jersey on

Elbows - NBH ONE90
Best elbows I've ever owned. I love the anchor strap and they don't slip down my arm when I go for a shot. Looks like I'll never have to buy a pair of elbows again.

Gloves - Eagle CP92 Tufftek (tagged as X72)
I wish Eagle would come out with this pair at the retail level. Tufftek + digital palms are definitely the best combo ever. Once you go nylon you never go back.

Pants - Tackla 5000 Pro TB Lighting Pro stock
Very lightweight pant and great protection. They fit alot better than the old CCM's I had which felt a bit like wearing a barrel

Shins - NBH Vapor XXV
I originally had the XXXX but they've got too much padding which made the knee area feel too narrow. The XXV has slightly less padding and feels alot better despite the cheaper price tag.

Skates - NBH Vapor XXII
Good skates for the price if they fit you. If I upgrade my equipment again it'll probably be skates. I might opt for the XXXX since they're so cheap online now.

Sticks - Warrior Dolomite OPS
If you haven't joined the Warrior club yet you have to. I normally don't like composites, having used the original Synergy, Bauer Tri-Flex etc since they lack feel of the puck. I went back to wood and shafts w/ wood blades for the longest time until I picked up a Warrior OPS and that's all I've been using since. If anybody has RH 75-85 Flex Draper Dolos for sale let me know!

[Kilinim]

Me:
Helmet: RBK 6k, shoulda got the 8k though

Soulders: one90s, picked them up really cheap

Gloves: Navy blue Eagle X70's in carbon

Elbows: Old Bauer's

Pants: CCM V08 or V10 pants, can't remember

Shins: Nike V10 shin pads

Skates: Easton Synergy 900s

Sticks: Warrior Dolomite 85 flex Draper (broken, but still one of my favorites), Warrior Dolomite 100 flex Weight (broken), Synergy SL grip 85 flex Sakic (broken, but my all time favorite), Pro Return XXX lite 100 flex Kraus, Pro Return XXX lite 100 flex Blum, currently using an RBK 7V shaft with 7V Datsyuk curve, currently using a Warrior Dolomite shaft with 7K Modano curve

[strike66]

helmet: Itech HC100, basically the same as the Mission Intake but at 1/2 the price

Shoulders: Bauer 400, old and cheap does the job

Elbows: Sherwood 5030, see above

Shins: Rbk 4k, my old easton synergy 100s didnt cut it anymore after a wrister hit it, taken blasts off these ones and didnt feel any pain

Gloves: nike bauer 4 roll, my excuse to get these gloves were cuz my mission he10000 had a hole in them, very soft and flexible

Pants: Tackla 951, never tried any other pants but these ones do their job

Skates: Bauer vapor 19, cheap price for 2nd from the top of the line, stiff and lightweight

Sticks: Bauer one90 shaft with warrior dolomite kovalev blade, 95 flex
TPS adrenaline ops perry curve whip
Synergy SL shaft with synergy II drury blade, 85 flex

I like my adrenaline the most but the blade is geting soft (about 1 year of use), can't slap them as hard no more :(

[Willinder]

Is it useless for a beginner to get a higher end composite stick?

[mickz]

No point in getting a composite stick just yet. I would start off with wood, not just because it's cheaper, but you should try different curves, flexes, brands and lengths and see what you like before you invest in a high end composite stick.

If you're a beginner spend the most you can afford on getting a pair of skates that fit instead. I would go in this order from most expensive to least: Skates -> Helmet -> Gloves -> Stick -> Everything else.

Edit: If you get composite, go for top of the line. Otherwise a top end wood stick will always feel more balanced and have better performance than an entry level composite.

[RayBot]

Is it useless for a beginner to get a higher end composite stick?

With all do respect...yes, it will be a waste of money. You should see what happens when you learn with a lower end stick, something heavier than the norm, etc....and then when you get better, upgrade to a better stick. You'll see the results.

[beetea]

I'm not that huge of a gear whore... haha

Skates:
Graf G70 Ultra - got them custom made for my wide feet, they fit like a charm and were expensive. got them extra stiff and blacked out so I don't have any silver flashing on the skates. swapped the holders to ls2 (on vapors and supremes)
Graf 709 - retail extra wide, a little snug in the toe box thats why I opted for the g70's. again swapped holders and steel to ls2
Nike Bauer XV-R' Roller Skates - picked em up at sportchek. I guess they do the trick.

Helmet:
Nike Bauer 8500 aka Astronaut Helmet. This is probably going to get replaced soon with a RBK 6k helmet. It fits well but the memory foam on the inside is getting a bit gross.

Visor:
Itech X100. The ones that are replaceable. It's a pretty sweet visor, covers well. Doesn't fog up too much because of the venting system at the top. And one lenses lasted me a good 1.5 years. Bang for your buck. Its expensive at first but worth it in the end.

Gloves:
Nike Bauer Pro Rolls. Simply put, they are amazing. Well if you like the looser fit. I have wide hands and these are just the ones. The palms have lasted me a long time on the first pair. The outside of the glove are still in great condition, a few loose threads here and there but other than that they are money! No wrist restrictions whatsoever, therefore called 4rolls.

Shoulders:
CCM Vector 10. Tried these on and fell in love with them. I know they're a bit overkill but really I play defense and the guys I play with crank them with no mercy. Not the lightest shoulder pads but most def the most mobile. No restrictions when moving my arms or going in for a clapper. Super protective, not making money playing this game might as well be able to play it for a long time.

Shins:
CCM Vector 10. Bought these because they were the ones wide enough to fit me properly. I had RBK 6k's before which were perfect for protection, but they were 1inch too short. Which led to a nasty MCL injury and I knew I had to upgrade. Nice removable liner, rock hard, can't complain.

Elbows:
Graf 500's. I totally regret getting these things. They felt amazing in the store, but in terms of protection, it really isn't there.They keep sliding down my arm and become forearm protectors! So I got fed up with them for a shift and ripped them off, and boom sloose footed and landed on my right elbow, its been roughly 2 months and I don't have pain in it anymore. I ordered some CCM Vector 10's but the large is a bit tight. Those are for sale if anyone would like. They look like they are some serious stuff. Special straps to keep it in place and not move around. Wish they fit.

Pants:
Nike Bauer XX-Lite. Most mobile pants ever, with not so great protection. The kidney area and spin are decent, but around the leg is horrible. It's like wearing a pair of shorts with a piece of plastic in the front to protect your thigh. Other than that, just get lucky and get out of the way. Countless number of bruises from these things. They gotta go! Gonna try a new two piece next. Girdle and pant shell combo. If anyone is using this setup right now let me know how its going!

Sticks:
This is where it gets whorey.

Easton Stealth CNT Grip Forsberg 100 Flex (whipped out prolly 80ish now)
CCM Vector U+ Grip Recchi 100 Flex (Primary)
Innovative True One Federov 105-110 Flex (this thing is super stiff)
CCM Vector 10 Shaft + Warrior Dolo Blade Federov (85 flex)
Warrior AK 27 Shaft + CCM Recchi Blade (Roller Hockey Stick)
Bauer VI Grip St. Louis 100 Flex (Impulse buy, totally regretting it)

Out of all these sticks my favorite is the U+. Loved my easton but it just died on me and I can't handle a light flex. I am looking to get rid of all these sticks.

[SumAznGuy]

Shoulder pads: none, they are for pussies in mens league.

I thought so too, until tonight. Standing off to the side of the net playing wing, the center man with the puck in the corner decided to take a half slapper and I took the puck right in the middle of the chest. I have a really big welt on my chest, and it hurts to breath let alone try to continue to play.

I don't think i have any broken ribs, but it hurts like a bitch to press down on the sore area.

[SumAznGuy]

Pants:
They gotta go! Gonna try a new two piece next. Girdle and pant shell combo. If anyone is using this setup right now let me know how its going!

I would highly recommend a pair of pro-returns. I got the NCAA pro-returns from THS and there is unbelieve amounts of padding and hard plastic. Definately better than any of the lower end pants I tried on and they are pretty mobile for me. :thumbsup:

[Keroleen]

hummmm i played women's league ice hockey for 2 years b4 actually getting ice gear....using shell and girdle.....
but I got a game ejection in Duffer's league for not having ICE pants and socks =(

[beetea]

I would highly recommend a pair of pro-returns. I got the NCAA pro-returns from THS and there is unbelieve amounts of padding and hard plastic. Definately better than any of the lower end pants I tried on and they are pretty mobile for me. :thumbsup:

really eh, my friends have been raving about pro pants. i just don't want to too bulky, cause im a big enough guy haha.

hummmm i played women's league ice hockey for 2 years b4 actually getting ice gear....using shell and girdle.....
but I got a game ejection in Duffer's league for not having ICE pants and socks =(

you play in duffers too?
its soo far

[SumAznGuy]

really eh, my friends have been raving about pro pants. i just don't want to too bulky, cause im a big enough guy haha.

If they are good enough for the NCAA, Juniors A's, and NHLer's, I'd say they are plenty good. ;)

[nIsMo_uMbReLla]

sigh I am too much of gear whore and I blame modsquadhockey

skates: Nike Bauer Supreme One 95

Helmet: Mission Intake w/ oakley modified straight pro visor

Shoulder Pads: Nike Bauer Vapor 25

Elbow Pads: RBK 5k

Gloves: MIA/Warrior Custom made Creepers

Pants: Takla 951

Shins: Mission Fuel 85

Sticks: Oh god my worst vice here
Nike Bauer XXX-Lite
Warrior Dolomite Non-gripo
Warrior Dolomite Nipple Grip
TPS R8 Lite
TPS PTC R10
TPS XN10
NBH One95
NBH XXXX

I have issues........

[Noir]

Too bad I'm not a gear whore so I can't really make an opinion from one equip. over another. All the changes in gear I've had recently were upgrades to my previous so it'll only makes sense that my expensive gear > cheap gear.

Although, I've come across guys who have old school equipment like skates or gloves and have always thought that looked pimp.

[suprasian]

since i play goalie and player my list may be a bit long but i'm not the one to have high end gear as frankly i don't think im good enough to notice a difference lol

player:
skates: bauer supreme 30s
elbows: bauer supreme classics
shoulders: ccm vector 4
gloves: bauer vapour X
pants: mission (unknown model)
helmet: mission m-15
shins: ccm vector 2.0
sticks: bauer vapour sniper malkin curve, rbk 4k 2 piece with pronger blade, and the mission axis leopold curve

goalie
rbk 5k complete set
chest: eagle fusion
pants: rbk 6 k
helmet: old ferland helmet (i should really upgrade)
jock: itech shock absorber
skates: ccm tacks
sticks: ccm vector brodeur curve, Bauer supreme joseph curve

[Noir]

since i play goalie and player my list may be a bit long but i'm not the one to have high end gear as frankly i don't think im good enough to notice a difference lol

Hey, do you go to any pick-ups? I need a confidence booster every now and then. :D

j/k

[suprasian]

Hey, do you go to any pick-ups? I need a confidence booster every now and then. :D

j/k

bahaha u bastard
i've been playing drop in at 1130 in richmond on weekdays and i usually alternate playing goal and out. i usually give everyone a good boost before i rob them blind with the glove hahahaha

[True.True]

helmet : bauer hh8000, rbk 6k
visor : itech x100
shoulders, shins, elbows : nbh pro lightspeed
pants : nbh XXX lite
gloves : nbh XXXX pro
skates : rbk 4k (need an upgrade)
stick : rbk 7k sickick

[sil-300]

Helmet: NBH 9500
Visor: Oakley pro straight
Shoulders: NBH pro lightspeed
Elbows: NBH pro lightspeed
Shins: NBH pro lightspeed
Pants: NBH XXX lite
Gloves: NBH Vapor XVI
Skates: NBH Vapor XXII
Sticks: NBH one70 - 87 flex, Gagne curve
TPS xn10 - reg flex, Nash curve

and im total newb. lol

[silvercivicdx]

You are right the RBK 8K is not that good...i find its not comfortable and doesnt work well with the Itech FX-50...it hurts =(

every persons head is shaped differently
for me the 8k is the most comfortable helmet ive ever used
works great with my itech FX-50 i dont see the problem there, it also fit well with the oakley aviator too

[3seriesBeeM]

Gloves: nike supreme one90
there pretty good I like the fit alot and has some pretty nice flexibility i would recommend them
Helmet: bauer 4500
fits my head good thats all that matters.
Visor: oakley pro staight
This is a great visor doesnt fog up and doesnt scratch easily
Pants: mission soldiers in blk and yellow
These are great for roller hockey inexpenisve and has alot of ventilation
Shins: easton stealth shin guards
feel like any other shins
Elbows: nike pro light speed
there decent elbow pads good protection

sticks: Nike xxxx SE with naslund curve (primary stick)
Grerat stick lightest on the market with sticky grip.
Nike xxx lite: this was my primary until i bought the xxxx
Easton synergy ST: pretty light stick use it as a back up
Easton Bubble Z-grip: this stick started it all I have a carbon fibre blade on it.
RBK sickick: I hated this stick never use it

[mickz]

Let's start seeing some pictures in this thread...

[SumAznGuy]

^^^^

Pics of what???

[beetea]

your gear, or you on the ice?

[SumAznGuy]

you on the ice?

Well, in my avatar pic, that is me in the back ground beside Kirk McLean. :thumbsup:

[SumAznGuy]

Here's a good question for you guys. What brand of hockey tape do you use? I have some Renfrew brand that I bought from Sport Chek. The black and white tape is pretty good. Edges doesn't catch when I am taping the stick, so no left over ring on the edge of the tape. Material is thick enough that it is easy to rip, and has about the right amount of stick. Too bad the rolls are a little narrow so it takes a few extra times around the blade when I am taping my stick.
The clear sock tape is pretty good too. The tape is thick enough so I can really tug on the tape to get a really tight fit without the tape ripping.

Another brand of sock tape I am using is the Lowry label. The tape has good stick, but too thin of tape so I end up ripping the tape when I am taping the shin pads.

Can't remember some of the other brands I tried, but those were the shits were the tape is too sticky and leaves some of the material on the roll and you end up taping with some see through tape. Or the edge catches and you end up with a ring of tape after you are done taping your stick.

[RayBot]

Renfrew sucks.....i use Lowry's

[Kilinim]

i'll use just about any kind of black stick tape, doesn't matter to me lol

[mickz]

I only use yellow tape to do the handles on the stick (Savard/Kovalchuk style.) I tried that $5 gauze-like grippy tape that Renfrew makes and it just deteriorates after a month... definitely not worth the money. The only colored tape I like is Lowry (bought at Cyclones.)

For the blade of my stick I use white Renfrew, the skinnier kind. I just bought a pack of the thicker kind and once I use this up I'll be switching back because I find it's easier to tape with the skinnier tape.

For sock tape I just use R-Brand (Costco.) It's cheaper than buying Renfrew and it's not garbage tape like the ones you would find at Superstore. R-Brand stick tape on the other hand sucks.

[Gumby]

Oooh I hate hockey tape that leaves that ring of tape behind on the edge of the roll... Thought I was doing something wrong!

[beetea]

trying to use the fattest tape around. less amount of tape, less weight on the blade. but wont be playing for two months great.

[Noir]

trying to use the fattest tape around. less amount of tape, less weight on the blade. but wont be playing for two months great.

That doesn't make sense. It's the same surface area isn't it?

[beetea]

depends on how much you overlap. with the skinny tape you're overlapping like 3 times more.

example no overlap
http://www.gameusedsticks.com/sticks/ovechkin_7.jpg

example lots of overlap
http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/5980507/2/istockphoto_5980507-hockey-stick.jpg

[mickz]

Oooh I hate hockey tape that leaves that ring of tape behind on the edge of the roll... Thought I was doing something wrong!

That happens to me all the time with R-Brand, sometimes with Renfrew and never with Lowry.

Anybody ever try the tape from Superstore? I think it's called Eagle, not sure if they still carry it. Shittiest tape ever, it's not even sticky.

[absolutZERO]

I doubt a person will ever be able to tell the grams of difference between a blade with slightly more tape on it due to overlap and one that skimps.

[SumAznGuy]

I doubt a person will ever be able to tell the grams of difference between a blade with slightly more tape on it due to overlap and one that skimps.

Plus, you can still do the same and use very little overlap with the skinnier tape.

[beetea]

try it out. everyone is different.

[absolutZERO]

Plus, you can still do the same and use very little overlap with the skinnier tape.

Yeah that's what I do with skinny tape, just overlap less! Ends up being almost the same.

I'd argue that any difference a player feels would more likely result from more ridges (and thus more friction) on a blade with skinny tape changing the feel as the puck rolls from heel to toe. But I've seen guys play pretty well in a pinch without any tape at all, so who knows. I'm a terrible shot so I never feel the difference between the skinny and the fat tape hehe.

[40ft e-Peen]

Helmet: Nike Bauer 8500 with Oakley Aviator visor, dark tint.

Shoulders: Nike Bauer Ignites.

Elbows: Nike Bauer Supreme One50.

Gloves: Nike Bauer Vapor X.

Pants: Itech 6000.

Shins: Nike Bauer Supreme One50.

Skates: Bauer Vapor VII.

Sticks: Nike Bauer One90 SE
Nike Bauer Vapor XXXX Stick'Um
Warrior Dolomite '07

I love my gear. I don't think I need to change anything but the skates after another season or 2.

[Puck Luck]

Helmet: RBK 4. Was using ccm 1052 for a couple of years but found the EPP foam not so comfy. Tried the RBK 6 and 8 but the old style foam is much more comfortable i found.

Visor: Bauer FM1000. One of the cheaper ones at the hockey shop. Was using one of these from 1996-2004 and found cleaned up well using clear plastic polish. Went to a oakly visor, but after a couple of years and a few scratches later, the plastic polish made it worse. Picked up another new Bauer fm1000 visor last year.

Shoulder pads: Jofa 9800. Later known as RBK 8. Center Ice series is way over kill for the level i play at. But got them off ebay for $50 in almost brand new condition years ago. Handy, cuz i tend to crash into the boards a lot.

Elbows: Jofa 8044. More of this center ice series stuff. $25 online, brand new. Nice pointy cap = protection for me = concussion for hard charging goons

Pants: CCM Supra 520. Again bought new online. From a seller had bunch of new and used pro equip. From the now defunked Greensboro Generals ECHL

Gloves: TPS r2. Comfy, Does the job

Shins: Bauer Vapor 10. Light and comfortable. Only $35 new. Take a guess how i bought these. 17 inch. Leaves no leg uncovered. (i'm only 5'10) Had to heat them up and make the shell a bit narrower. My legs are on the skinnier side.

Skates: CCM 1152. Sport Check was blowing them out about 5 years ago for $199. So cheap, i had to buy them, even though i didnt need them yet. Had them sitting in my closet for the last 4 years and finally started using them last spring. Took off the Prolite 3's and got Tuuk litespeeds installed, with a slight heel lift. I do feel there is more rocker on the baldes now, but the way i skate, doubt its going to help my game. Just looks cool.

Sticks: Franklin THT 850 titanium and TPS redllight. Easton ST stubby blades for that "low kick" feelin. Have a couple of TPS response sticks in my closet wihp and reg, but cant get used to that tapered shaft feeling. I like the old school stuff.

I tried that "Willie Mitchell aproved" Bladetape, but felt weird. Good old fashion tape works best for me

[mako]

SKATES - Bauer XXX
SHINS - Nike Air
PANTS - Mission M1
SHOULDERS - Cooper Classic
ELBOWS - Bauer Comps
GLOVES - Mission Fuel 120
HELMET - RBK 8K with Bauer True Vision Cage (too many sticks and pucks to the face, i used to love my Oakley Straight Aviator)
STICK - Easton Synergy ST Gaborik (this stick is a beast, been using it for almost 2 years now)

[Kilinim]

Back to the tape thing, i like to rip the tape in half and tape the blade in thin strips all the way through. My theory is it gives me a faster rotation on the puck when i shoot:rofl:

[RayBot]

Back to the tape thing, i like to rip the tape in half and tape the blade in thin strips all the way through. My theory is it gives me a faster rotation on the puck when i shoot:rofl:
Well, its easy to test your theory rather than keeping it a theory....

wrap your stick the way you do, and wrap another or the same stick the recommened way....see if your theory works.

[RayBot]

I don't want to start another thread, since its 'somewhat' related...

...but has anyone here ever tested the speed of your slapshot....or know of a place that can do so??

[suprasian]

i believe you may be able to do that at canlan in northvan
i could be wrong though but they have this room with a net and accuracy markers etc
could have a speed reader too

[mako]

I don't want to start another thread, since its 'somewhat' related...

...but has anyone here ever tested the speed of your slapshot....or know of a place that can do so??

Castle Funpark right next to the indoor batting cage :thumbsup:

[Kilinim]

Well, its easy to test your theory rather than keeping it a theory....

wrap your stick the way you do, and wrap another or the same stick the recommened way....see if your theory works.

I know it's probably unrelated, the tape job and the speed of a shot, but I've been doing it for so long, why stop now lol.

[Kilinim]

I don't want to start another thread, since its 'somewhat' related...

...but has anyone here ever tested the speed of your slapshot....or know of a place that can do so??

Handheld radar detector thingy. Someone stand behind the net crouched as you shoot. IIRC I shot 77 mph.

[RayBot]

^^And how am i supposed to borrow a cop to go behind the net??

[SumAznGuy]

^^^ Tell them there are some street racers on the ice?

[RayBot]

^^ Touche.....i only met a 'few' smart cops...so i am gonna try this out.

[Grandmaster TSE]

i'll use just about any kind of black stick tape, doesn't matter to me lol

same here

[bossxx]

With regards to taping your blade.

I cut my tape in half so it takes twice as long to get around the blade. It also creates twice as many ridges which gives a bit more friction. I dunno I can feel the puck better on my stick when I do this.

ah I just read that Kilinim does this too :D

[mickz]

Somebody buy this http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bab/1047935979.html and we'll meet up at Stick and Puck.

[v1nce]

Heres my stuff, I have only played ice hockey once, but I am going to go to my friends drop in and such and learn how to skate and stuff.

Helmet: Nike Bauer 5500 w/ FM8500 cage (memory foam is awesome, haven't really worn the cage much but I will when i start ice hockey)

Elbow Pads: Easton X-treme (decent, but will get something more comfortable)

Gloves: Nike Bauer XVI (I love these gloves)

Shoulder Pads: CCM Tack 752 (a bit big so I might get something else to replace it)

Pants: CCM Supra (surprisingly light, and not bulky)

Shin Pads: Nike Bauer Supreme 50 (I simply love these, light w/dry-fit, not bulky, super comfy)

Skates: Nike Bauer Supreme Comp (not worn long enough to break them in)

Rollerblades: Mission Assassins (good blades, kinda expensive but it was the best fit for me)

Shafts/Sticks: Warrior Dolomite Fedorov (love the LIE 4 that it comes with)

[m3thods]

Shafts/Sticks: Broken 1p int. TPS Rubber shaft (around 77 flex), Easton Cyclone... Shafts only because I need to find a P106 composite tapered & non-tapered. P106 is so damn hard to get locally.

If anyone knows similar patterns to P106, please post it here or PM me. I have a feeling I will have to switch curves because finding the blades locally is expensive and difficult..but I don't want to order and have wait time.

Bro let me know if you find them. I would KILL for a tapered wood P106. Kill. :mad:

Helmet: Nike Bauer 4500 w/ FM8500 cage

Elbow Pads: RBK 3K

Gloves: Nike Bauer 4-Rolls

Shoulder Pads: Itech 492

Pants: Itech 5500s

Shin Pads: Easton S5s

Skates: NB Supreme Comp SMU

Shafts/Sticks: Dolo 2-piece with wood P88 blade.

[v1nce]

^^ there are tapered vapor xxxx wood at THS. There are 4 LH blades there. price was 29.99. just came back from today.

[Selanne_200]

Just gettin my crap together to start playing goalie but here's what i got so far.

Eagle Sentry Pads
Nike-Bauer X-pulse 6.0 C/A
Vaughn velocity 8400 blocker
RBK 6K catcher
RBK 3k Goal skates
Nike Goal Pants

Still havn't gotten a mask yet tho =(

Pretty basic starter lvl stuff but hey, i'm gonna suck anyways.

[mickz]

Bro let me know if you find them. I would KILL for a tapered wood P106. Kill. :mad:

Helmet: Nike Bauer 4500 w/ FM8500 cage

Elbow Pads: RBK 3K

Gloves: Nike Bauer 4-Rolls

Shoulder Pads: Itech 492

Pants: Itech 5500s

Shin Pads: Easton S5s

Skates: NB Supreme Comp SMU

Shafts/Sticks: Dolo 2-piece with wood P88 blade.

If you're on MSH there's a guy that's been trying to sell their P106 RH Vapor XX blade on there for $35 (US$ I think)

[blkgsr]

most of my equipment is over 5 years old, but it's all bauer with some easton and itech

after i broke my synergy i went back to wood sticks for a while and was pretty happy with them, but they do wear out faster

so i bought the vapour XXXX, it's $$$ but i love it

[m3thods]

If you're on MSH there's a guy that's been trying to sell their P106 RH Vapor XX blade on there for $35 (US$ I think)

really? interesting ill hit that up. but at 35 it sounds like its comp? i shouldve specified that im RH lol but thanks v1nce for the heads up

[frost91]

looking into buying a new stick, its been nike bauer xvi or rbk 7k

any opinions on either?
they both are relatively same price, i've never used rbk so i'm kinda iffy

[beetea]

id probably take the 7k over the xvi

[RayBot]

I stopped using RBK ops'.


Had 3, they all had the same problem in common for me.The blades seemed to have damage faster, especially at the toe....even faster than wooden blades/sticks. Gameplay wise, i still don't feel convinced that any of the RBK sticks i have was the best i have ever used. I remember a Jofa/Titan (which now is RBK) stick that i used a few years ago which was an FB wood which was better than any of the RBK ops that i ever owned.

Until i feel convinced otherwise, i am sticking to my TPS.

[Hondaracer]

bought a 195 yesterday go to with my XXXX

[mako]

im a bauer guy but i love my easton sticks, they just feel right

and to support my point, there are numerous nhlers who are sponsored by nbh but choose to use easton sticks

[RayBot]

Im an RBK guy.........but when it comes to sticks, its the only peice of equipment that i choose that will differ from the rest of my gear, which are TPS's.....

[mickz]

im a bauer guy but i love my easton sticks, they just feel right

and to support my point, there are numerous nhlers who are sponsored by nbh but choose to use easton sticks

NBH
Eric Staal - ONE95
Marc Staal - ONE95
Jared Staal - ONE95
Jordan Staal - Vapor XXXX
P. Kane - ONE95
Phil Kessel - Vapor XXXX
Mike Richards - ONE95
Jeff Carter - ONE95
Jack Johnson - ONE95
Steve Stamkos - ONE95
Nick Backstrom - ONE95
Eric Cole - Vapor XXXX
Evgeni Malkin - ONE95

All the NBH sponsored athletes I've seen are using NBH sticks this year... except for Malkin since we know how much of a gear whore he is and he'll pull out the occasional Dolomite or what not.

[mako]

dont feel like doing a lot of searching but here's a quick example

Eric Staal with a Synergy

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/images/200802/20080215wap_staal0215_330.jpg

[mako]

i will admit though that NBH has made leaps and bounds in their stick techology in the past little while ... but im still a Synergy guy :D

personal preference

[mickz]

^^ That pic's from last year before the ONE95 came out (notice the 10th anni. patch on the jersey). Staal started this season off with the Synergy SE but he's been using strictly the ONE95 since December.

[mako]

probably a testimony to their improved sticks, like i said in my last post

hey .... did i sell you some nike shins couple years ago?

[mickz]

Agreed that Bauer's made big leaps in the OPS market. I owned the first Tri-Flex OPS that was supposed to compete with the original Synergy and it was absolute garbage. On the other hand I've been an Easton to Warrior convert.

probably a testimony to their improved sticks, like i said in my last post

hey .... did i sell you some nike shins couple years ago?

Wasn't me... I've only purchased shins from Cyclones and Sportchek.

[mako]

i was thinking of trying out a warrior one of these days but im stocked up on my synergys

which model warrior you using?

[mickz]

'07 pro stock Dolomite w/ Soft grip. I'm deciding about getting the newer ones (same stick different graphics)... but I don't know if I want INT or SR... 70 flex might be too whippy but it's a bit cheaper than the SR.

I like Warrior because it's got one of the most solid blades I've ever used. I've owned several other OPS before and the blade gets soft after a few months. I've had the Dolo since December 2007 playing 1-2 times a week and I can still feel some pop in the blade. It's finally starting to crack on the face, hence my search for a new one.

[SumAznGuy]

I've used a bunch of different OPS and right now I love my S17. But for my next stick, i was thnking of trying out a Dolo. Sports Exchange has a bunch for sale for $150, but they don't have anything that I really want. Most were the 75 Smyth flex, or 110 Jovo flex.

[mickz]

If it's $150 for a pro stock Dolo I would pony up the extra $20 and buy retail to get the warranty. Not to mention you'd have more options with curve, lie and flex.

[SumAznGuy]

No, they were the regular Dolo with the regular warrenty.

[mickz]

Oh in that case it's a good deal then. You mentioned a Smith pattern so I assumed it was pro-stock. If it's Smyth that makes sense.

Anybody know of a local shop that carries pro stock Warrior?

[SumAznGuy]

Fixed. sorry about the mis-information.

They are very tempting at $150 but the 75 flex is making me think twice. That and the lack of selection.

[Willinder]

they have warrior dolomite for 150 and mac daddy for 165 at ice level in richmond

[SumAznGuy]

they have warrior dolomite for 150 and mac daddy for 165 at ice level in richmond

Sorry, but what is the difference between the 2 sticks? I've read a lot of good reviews of the dolo.

[Kilinim]

^^And how am i supposed to borrow a cop to go behind the net??

lol buy a radar gun and get someone to stand behind the net while you shoot:thumbsup:

[Willinder]

Sorry, but what is the difference between the 2 sticks? I've read a lot of good reviews of the dolo.


i wouldnt know. i have a low end tps stick. buddies that used dolo like it but say it doesnt last.

[mickz]

Sorry, but what is the difference between the 2 sticks? I've read a lot of good reviews of the dolo.

Dolo is basically an Innovative 1100 shaft and blade combo fused together.

Mac Daddy is a true one piece, not a fused two piece like the Dolo and most OPS on the market. It's the equivalent to the Innovative True-1 I believe.

[JakeTheSnak]

Skates: Bauer 8090 - Should have bought 4 pairs during clearance.

Helmet: RBK 6K w/ Itech H22 mirrored visor - OV Wannabe.

Gloves: Bauer Vapour XXX - Great glove, palms get worn out fast.

Shoulder Pads: Itech 50 - nicknamed the "minimalis".

Pants: NikeBauer XX - superlight. No protection for back legs.

Shin: Itech SG1055 - good enough.

Elbow: HMP 33 - at least 15 years old. Best elbow pads ever.

Current Stick: RBK 9K O-stick - nice design, can't get a good shot off.

Best Stick Ever: Easton Synergy Si-Core - Where can I get more of these?

[mickz]

Best Stick Ever: Easton Synergy Si-Core - Where can I get more of these?

Are you picky about the flex/curve? I've seen some 100 flex ones in various curves available at certain Sportcheks and Sport Marts. They're around $99-$129, I forget.

[SumAznGuy]

they have warrior dolomite for 150 and mac daddy for 165 at ice level in richmond

Went by THS today and they had a bunch of Dolo for $169 and $179 for the one's with the sticky feel and $189 for the mac daddy and $199 for the ones with the sticky feel.

I will swing by Ice level on monday to take a look. Unfortunately, THS had a bunch of 75 flex and Jovo curves. I am looking for something that is 85-100 flex.

[shishkabobo]

Skates: RBK 5K pumps - I popped the air bladder, so it leaks after every shift and preventing me from getting consistent support.

Helmet: RBK 6K with a HX-50 visor - Comfortable helmet, but having issue with the padding peeling with longer games, and the smell or jebus the smell.

Gloves: NBH supreme 70's - Love the palms

Shoulder Pads: CCM 656 - Bulky and restrictive, can't stand them thus i rarely use them.

Pants: Bauer 2000 - not enough padding, every blocked shot hurts.

Shin: Bauer 2000 or 3000 - need new ones.. but i'll wait till these ones break

Elbow: CCM Vibe - comfortable and thats all that matters.. but i do miss the old jofa's.

Current Stick: Easton Synergy Si-Core - i love it... and shall cry when it finally breaks.

[strike66]

Hunting for a new ops. Been using a TPS adrenaline for about a year and the blade is going soft now.

Looking for a stick with a durable blade, narrowed it down to 3 choices

TPS R8
Dolomite
Synergy ST

I mostly take slappers and very rarely a wrist shot. Been using a whip flex Perry curve so anything with an open heel curve 75-85 flex would be nice. Was also considering Int flex since I want to cut it down. Don't know if that would be too flexy for slappers though.

Any suggestions?

[SumAznGuy]

If you take a lot of slappers, like me, the soft blade might be an issue for all sticks. What was recommended to me was finding a 2 piece that suits you best. This way when the blade goes soft, you can change to a new blade.

Right now, I have 5 OPS sticks beside my door. 2 Koho's with soft blades, 1 Vapor VII that is a heavy POS. 1 S17 but with a defence man's curve and gives me an awesome slapshot. and my newest stick Mac Daddy with a Kovelev curve. Gonna try that stick out tonight, along side my new RBK 9K pump skates. :thumbsup:

[v1nce]

Has anyone seen any TPS R8 int. shaft with a whip flex?

I've been to the common LHS and haven't seen any cept for the sr.

Need a more whippy flex cause im too weak/short to flex a sr stick :(.

[beetea]

i personally think warrior blades are amazing. dolomite, and mac daddy sticks not that spyne stuff.
from the ones i have used (one piece sticks and replacement blades ie. ak27 + dolomite) they are good stuff give it a shot if u have a chance

[RayBot]

Grrr....again, i don't want to make another thread, but since its related....

I need as much ice time till next next friday......anyone got a session that could use another guy??

[beetea]

hey ray ill facebook you

[SumAznGuy]

Played my first game with the new skates and stick tonight.
First impressions of the RBK 9K skates. Awesome. Normally I wear 7 1/2 E skates, but with these skates, I got the regular 7 1/2 D. After getting them heat molded, they fit snug like a glove. In fact, the boot is so stiff, I had trouble tightening them up right. Good think for the pump, which really makes the boot that much snugger on the fly when you don't have time to re-tie the skates.
The skates themselves are very light, and very responsive to every push off or cross over. I just hope these skates can last me 5 or so years.

New stick, I love it. I got the Warrior Mac Daddy with an 85 flex on a Kovelev (sp?) curve. Slight curve on the blade, and open on the heal. Makes for a flat area for quality back hands, and the open heal makes raising the puck quite easily on my shots. Most of my previous sticks have been a 100 curve, and i cut the stick down to chest level. I left this stick a little longer, just under the chin. With the lower flex, wrist shots and snap shots are a lot faster, and quicker to get off the stick. I really need to take some of the swing out of my slapshots. I am use to really leaning into them to get the flex on a 100 flex stick, but with the 85, I can get way more speed on the shot without having to really lean into the shot. Again, makes for a way quicker release.
The stick is very light. Somewhere in the 400g area. Now I can see how a high end stick can improve a player's game. I'm not saying top of the line gear will make a sucky player great, but the right gear can make a good player better.
On my old Vapour VII, I hated the "stick'em" feel. On the Mac Daddy, i got the nipple stick'em and it is perfect. Just the slightest amount of tack. At $165, i wanna go out and buy a couple more for just in case.

[RayBot]

does anyone play in hugh's group on wednesday nights ric?

[mickz]

If you take a lot of slappers, like me, the soft blade might be an issue for all sticks. What was recommended to me was finding a 2 piece that suits you best. This way when the blade goes soft, you can change to a new blade.

Right now, I have 5 OPS sticks beside my door. 2 Koho's with soft blades, 1 Vapor VII that is a heavy POS. 1 S17 but with a defence man's curve and gives me an awesome slapshot. and my newest stick Mac Daddy with a Kovelev curve. Gonna try that stick out tonight, along side my new RBK 9K pump skates. :thumbsup:

Were you at Stick and Puck @ Richmond Ice Centre on Tuesday? I remember seeing White 9K skates and a Blue Mac Daddy grip. Can't remember if it was the same guy with both though.

[SumAznGuy]

Were you at Stick and Puck @ Richmond Ice Centre on Tuesday? I remember seeing White 9K skates and a Blue Mac Daddy grip. Can't remember if it was the same guy with both though.

Nope, wasn't me. My skates are black. Usually don't get to go out to stick and puck since I work days.

[v1nce]

for you Warrior stick users, what do you think about that Warrior Bentley stick?

[mickz]

I tend to stay away from price point OPS. You'll get better performance out of a top of the line wood stick vs a cheap OPS. I've made the same suggestion to friends in the past but some disregard it and a week after owning their price point OPS they come back to me saying they wish they spent the little bit extra on a better stick.

For Warrior I'd get the Dolomite only. I haven't tried the Mac Daddy so I can't comment on how good/bad the stick is. I also wouldn't get the super expensive ones with the Spyne technology either like the Dolo Spyne or Kronik, since I think it's bullshit.

[RayBot]

Why not Mickey??? The more expensive your stick is.....the better your shot will be.

[mako]

quite often the high end woodys are much lighter than the 50 dollar one piece you get at Canadian Tire

[SumAznGuy]

quite often the high end woodys are much lighter than the 50 dollar one piece you get at Canadian Tire


I wish I took this bit of advice. I bought my Vapour VII because of the price point. It wasn't a bad stick, but was on the heavy side at over 500 g.

Right now, the Dolo and Mac's are at a good deal as they are clearing out last year's stock to make room for the new 09's. The 09's have a different colour scheme and have that spyne crap. Not sure what it is, but quite a few people on RS and my friends have said to stay away from them.

I ended up getting the Mac Daddy because they are a true one piece while the Dolo is a shaft and blade that was fused together. Either way, you won't regret these 2 sticks. :thumbsup:

[Kilinim]

One bad thing i learned about the macdaddy is that say you break the blade and want to stick in any tapered blade, you can't. Basically the stick's design won't allow you to put in a blade once you break the stick (unless you flip it over and stick a blade where the butt end would normally be, but who wants to do that?)

[v1nce]

^is that for macdadddy only? cause i want to look into investing a dolomite and if thats the same scenario..ill just buy the dolomite shaft.

[mickz]

It's possible to put a blade into a Mac Daddy (Inno True-1) as seen in this picture (not mine.)

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1646/dsc03426cm7.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03426cm7.jpg)
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/dsc03426cm7.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img84/dsc03426cm7.jpg/1/)

It just takes a lot of trial and error with cutting and trying to insert the blade.

As for the Dolomite I've had two friends who have snapped the blades in their OPS. The first one was near impossible to simply heat and remove the blade. He ended up cutting the blade off and slowly chipping and filing away at the inside of the shaft in order to fit a tapered blade. On the other hand my other friend made minor cuts at the fuse point, heated it up and pulled it out easily.

[v1nce]

whats a better buy to you guys:

warrior mac daddy for 189.99
or
warrior dolomite for 189.99

i use intermediate sticks. The warrior mac daddy for 189.99 was at THS (on sale).
The dolomite was at cyclone taylor and they only have 1 left.

Both the mac daddy and dolomite have the specs i wanted, fedorov/lie 4/ 60 or 70 flex (i'm a smaller/shorter guy).

The mac daddy seems to be the newer model and its priced the same as the older dolomite. mac daddy is lighter but has a mid-kick point.. the dolo has a low kick point which I am used to since my tps was a low kick point as well.

*edit* bought the dolo, the 60 was too flexy*

[Willinder]

they have warrior dolomite for 150 and mac daddy for 165 at ice level in richmond:)

[True.True]

bought a dolomite today at sports exchange, and if the canucks win the stanley cup i get my money refunded LOL. hope it lasts a while. my last 2 sticks, the blades have crapped out on me. vapor XX blade cracked along the bottom edge after 3 games, rbk sickick toe cracked

[Kilinim]

^is that for macdadddy only? cause i want to look into investing a dolomite and if thats the same scenario..ill just buy the dolomite shaft.

I only tried it for my macdaddy (yellow one). It was a solid stick, lasted me quite a while. I even bought another one after I broke the first one and I'd rock another one in a second. I'm sure the dolomite has this problem rectified though. And plus, they're on sale at THS.

[SumAznGuy]

I love my Mac Daddy (blue one). And the sale price for them at Ice level and THS makes it a really good deal. Trying to decide if I should buy a couple more for just in case I break one. :thumbsup:

[Noir]

my last 2 sticks, the blades have crapped out on me. vapor XX blade cracked along the bottom edge after 3 games, rbk sickick toe cracked

I hate Bauer XXXX just for this. $225 my ass. It's great stick until you get the first chip on the toe. Once you get that, the blade deteriorates fast. I think I lost a whole 1/16 of the blade before I got a replacement for it.

Currently using a CCM U+. Chipped the toe in a game 2 -3 weeks ago. So far the chip hasn't spread. :eek5x:

[Wilso09]

Had the same issues w/ Bauer and Easton sticks. Once the blade starts to show any wear and chippage there isn't much life to it anymore and you might as well start searching for a new stick/replacement blade.

For the past little while I've been using Warrior dolomite shaft and blades. GREAT! The Warrior blade is one stiff ass blade that took a crap load of punishment.

Recently I made the switch to the most recent TPS R8 stick, so far preformance wise it's great, and at 430 something grams it's light as heck. (Very comparable to the Synergy SL that was my all time fav. stick.) Durability wise, don't know, haven't used them for too long yet, so we'll see. Bought three of the R8's online for a pretty good deal so even if it breaks I got back-up! :)

[RayBot]

Im a TPS user....I use the R3....

I love these sticks. After using these....i realize theres no reason to spend more than 80-90 for a hockey stick for myself.

[mickz]

Had all my gear out to dry so I decided to take a pic before putting everything back into the bag. My gear's changed quite a bit from this time last year, new skates, helmet, elbows, shins. Planning to buy a backup stick soon and new skates when these ones crap out. Deciding between getting XXXX on clearance from the States or buying a pair of Grafs and swapping LS2s on them.

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs025.snc1/2568_55735524437_505484437_1399119_5943442_n.jpg

btw the 4-rolls are for sale ;)

[beetea]

convert to the dark side mickey (grafs + ls2)
i want your 4rolls too

[SumAznGuy]

Never worn Grafs, but I love my RBK 9K's. :thumbsup:

[Noir]

Some of you may remember, I'm in the market for higher end skates. Was looking at the CCM U+ or Bauer XXXX but I keep hearing so much noise about Grafs.

Whats the all the rage about them?

[Wilso09]

+1 for the Graf's plus LS2 runners. I'm on Graf G35's w/ the ls2 and it's great! Only downfall is the carbon soles are starting to split/frill on the outside.

Mickz, those lightning plants are sick! Where'd you pick those up?

[SumAznGuy]

Just an FYI, THS has the Canuck's blue with logo Pro return hockey pants on their website.

[mickz]

+1 for the Graf's plus LS2 runners. I'm on Graf G35's w/ the ls2 and it's great! Only downfall is the carbon soles are starting to split/frill on the outside.

Mickz, those lightning plants are sick! Where'd you pick those up?

Got hooked up by this guy on another forum that has an 'in' with getting Tampa gear. $100CAN brand new shipped but I had to drive down to Point Roberts to get them Can't beat the price for two piece pro pants, especially if they're Canadian Tacklas made by Vaughn, not the Made In Thailand bullshit.

Also love the fact that Tampa and VMHA team colors are the same.

[raygunpk]

mickz you're ownin this thread! reppin MSH!

[beetea]

Some of you may remember, I'm in the market for higher end skates. Was looking at the CCM U+ or Bauer XXXX but I keep hearing so much noise about Grafs.

Whats the all the rage about them?


fit and comfort.
they're not the lightest skates, but the fit is undeniably superb!
but i can't say much about that with retail skates cause my are custom g70's for my wide wide wide wide feet.

steer clear of the U+ for now. no heel lock whatsoever and one of the least durable skates on the market. xxxx's are pretty sick too. find a pair that fits the best but don's hesitate slipping on a few grafs

[mickz]

Some of you may remember, I'm in the market for higher end skates. Was looking at the CCM U+ or Bauer XXXX but I keep hearing so much noise about Grafs.

Whats the all the rage about them?

Graf makes practically a model for every foot type so you're more likely to find a skate that fits well.


mickz you're ownin this thread! reppin MSH!

Some of those MSH guy's gear collections are too crazy for me. I need to get a nicer pair of skates though = (

[raygunpk]

Do any of you guys play drop in anywhere? Seasons over for me and I need some practice in before next!

[v1nce]

does anyone know where I could try on some TOUR inline skates? THS only has 1 model and not my size.

[beetea]

does anyone know where I could try on some TOUR inline skates? THS only has 1 model and not my size.

i do not know of any store that will carry tour. hmm any shops out in langley?
cause tour is known for their inline stuff and there really isnt too much of a specialized roller hockey shop here in vancouver

[v1nce]

That sucks. Do you know how they fit? I like the fitment of my nike bauer supreme jr comps so I'd like to keep it as similar to that. I have small but wide feet, and a very narrow heel.

[beetea]

That sucks. Do you know how they fit? I like the fitment of my nike bauer supreme jr comps so I'd like to keep it as similar to that. I have small but wide feet, and a very narrow heel.

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=44997&hl=tour

check that link out i dont think you need a membership to see that but it says:
"Tour and Bauer skates have similar sizing. Tour boots are a little wider than Bauer, but length are the same."

[SumAznGuy]

fsteer clear of the U+ for now. no heel lock whatsoever and one of the least durable skates on the market.

Noir, my last pair of skates uses a similar boot to the U+. They were total garbage once I got the skates broken in. Like nammerboi said, there is no heal lock, and for me my heal would rub till they blistered and there is nothing I could do to fit it. The heal part is a U shape or something like that.

Also, the sides of the boot would stretch and the threading would break. Supposedly, the new boots fixed this problem by replacing the threading with some coating or something like that.

[Noir]

Noir, my last pair of skates uses a similar boot to the U+. They were total garbage once I got the skates broken in. Like nammerboi said, there is no heal lock, and for me my heal would rub till they blistered and there is nothing I could do to fit it. The heal part is a U shape or something like that.

Also, the sides of the boot would stretch and the threading would break. Supposedly, the new boots fixed this problem by replacing the threading with some coating or something like that.

Yeah, no worries. The reason why I haven't delved into a new pair is because Hockey Shops are actually advising me that this is not the best time to buy a new pair. Considering it's season's end and they recommended waiting until the newer line comes out.

I'm only looking at CCM and Bauer as they are the lines I'm familiar with from experiences with other hockey related equipment such as sticks, helmets, pads, etc. And it's because of that reason why Graf skates are completely foreign to me. But ever since I've been on the market for skates, I've been hearing too much noise about Grafs to ignore.

[v1nce]

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=44997&hl=tour

check that link out i dont think you need a membership to see that but it says:
"Tour and Bauer skates have similar sizing. Tour boots are a little wider than Bauer, but length are the same."

Hmm, it seems that Tour only has standard sizes. Do you think that being a bit wider, its equivalent to a E/EE size?

[frost91]

i just purchased a pair of tour cobalt 8.8 roller blades

a few things i've noticed:

tour fits very narrow
definitely lighter then mission skates
my shoe size is 12, mission skates i use size 12, tour skates i use size 11
mission is a forward stance while tour is more of a rear stance
break in takes longer then mission skates

[v1nce]

would you say that tour is not for wide feet?

[frost91]

mine are D in width, i've never tried but EE but it's to assume that it would not be much wider

hockeyworld.com offers pretty good return policy, if you were to buy from them i think you could return it easily if you didn't like the skates

[beetea]

Noir, my last pair of skates uses a similar boot to the U+. They were total garbage once I got the skates broken in. Like nammerboi said, there is no heal lock, and for me my heal would rub till they blistered and there is nothing I could do to fit it. The heal part is a U shape or something like that.

Also, the sides of the boot would stretch and the threading would break. Supposedly, the new boots fixed this problem by replacing the threading with some coating or something like that.

yeah this coating is the stuff on golf balls. that clear plastically stuff ! thats pretty cool.

[v1nce]

has anyone had their ice skates converted into roller? Did your skates tear apart pretty fast from dragging your foot/stopping? I'm pretty much on the urge to do it.. my feet don't like the feel of a inline boot so i'd prefer the ice boot feel.

I've read that applying the TOE PRO substance on the ice boot helps prevent tearing.

Anyways, just wanted your guys's opinion on this.

[KDawG[CRX]]

okay a couple things, mission has the lightest boot on the market (other than converted ice boots) tour is a very nice boot, not as stiff as a mission boot, but very solid. Tour is heavier by about 50 grams. I already weighed the top of the line mission boss black and the top of the line tour. Also the reason why the missions are a "forward stance" in frost91's post is cause they have the HI-LO chassis so all your big wheels are in the back, and the smaller ones in the front, its suppose to give you a little more of an "edge" the tour skates give you a Hummer chassis which is 80mm wheels all the way around, i found that the hummer gives you a lot more speed but cutting and turning is a little less responsive.

and frost, just a question did you bake the tours? cause for all the newer inline's it is recommended that you bake the boot to your foot

v1nce: I have converted both my one90's and my rbk 9k's into rollers, and have no problems what so ever... i think my rbk 9k's feel a lot better than the one90's... my rbk 9k's have a sprung chassis and the one90's have the mission vanguard chassis. the 9k skate feels much more like an ice skate, and i do think the sprung chassis helps with that..

[v1nce]

yea i read about the sprung chassis, but there is no jr size that they make or else i would of got that. i'm thinking about getting the mission magnesium vanguard chassis.but don't really know if its worth the money compared to the normal mission aluminum hi-lo chassis.

[frost91]

i didn't bake them but i did try using the blow dry method (purchased skates online), it has worked for me in the pass with mission skates but it hasn't with the tours

is there anywhere i can bring my skates in to bake? i didn't want to stick them in the oven at home

[mickz]

i didn't bake them but i did try using the blow dry method (purchased skates online), it has worked for me in the pass with mission skates but it hasn't with the tours

is there anywhere i can bring my skates in to bake? i didn't want to stick them in the oven at home

Any hockey shop will bake your skates but they will charge you (not 100% sure on the price) unless you purchased your skates from them.

[Xnova]

do u guys know any local shops that will do custom paint jobs for mask?

[RayBot]

^^i don't know shops that do it....but ice level and the hockey shops has flyers for people that do those things.

[beetea]

i didn't bake them but i did try using the blow dry method (purchased skates online), it has worked for me in the pass with mission skates but it hasn't with the tours

is there anywhere i can bring my skates in to bake? i didn't want to stick them in the oven at home

20 bucks at cyclones
40 bucks at hockey shop
and i think its 5-10 bucks at sportchek, but do you really trust them with it?

[KDawG[CRX]]

v1nce: i've got the magnesium vanguard chassis, and i've got another vanguard chassis, and you don't really notice a difference, cause the heaviest part of a skate are the wheels and bearings, the only difference that i've ever noticed is switching from regular bearings to mini bearings, that is the best decision i've ever made with rollers...

and you can't screw up baking skates, you put them in an oven for 10 minutes... well it all depends on what the skates recommend, i know that missions and bauer are 8 minutes, with skate ovens it has an auto temperature, there is no dial for temperatures, so sport chek can't screw it up, if you are worried, just bring it to sport chek and bring a timer with you, and then just watch the time and tell the guy once the skates hit 8-10 mins...

also, if you are a regular customer with your local hockey shop, then they will do it for free, i know that mine (time out source for sports) did it for me for free, and i know pretty much all the guys that work there (own the store)

[Grandmaster TSE]

damn, some really nice gear in here

got a tps shaft for my birthday and finally got a blade for it yesterday
rbk 7k blade with the datsyuk curve

[mako]

and i think its 5-10 bucks at sportchek, but do you really trust them with it?

really?

i did mine for free, twice!

and you're just using their oven, they're not doing anything else with your skates. should be pretty safe if you know how the moulding process works

[v1nce]

anyone know where I can pick up a JR size inline chassis? Even the small sizes for the mission chassis are way to big.

[KDawG[CRX]]

what size skates are you using? small mission sizes chassis fit skates from size 6-8, and medium is 8-10 and large is anything bigger
so unless you are using a junior skate, then there is no point in getting a junior chassis

[Kilinim]

anyone interested in buying some 8.5 9ks in mint condition?

[v1nce]

yea i wear jr size skate.
size 5 nike bauer supremes.

[mako]

Nike Bauer Vapor X 60

http://www.nikebauer.com/vaporx60/

[40ft e-Peen]

Just went out to get a pair of Warrior Franchise. Black on black, Narrow 13". I used them today, they are hawt.

[Noir]

Nike Bauer Vapor X 60

http://www.nikebauer.com/vaporx60/

Nice.

I guess the skates w/ the heated blades never caught on eh. I don't see that technololgy being implemented on any new skates.

[beetea]

it was the hefty 400 dollar price tag. and the fact that the nhl shut it down.

[mickz]

Too many gimmicky products and fads were introduced into the hockey market. I expect Blade Tapes to go next. I love fresh tape jobs on my stick and I'd rather pay $10 for several rolls of tape instead of $10 for 2 sheets of cut rubber with an adhesive backing.

[mako]

good ol'stick tape

taping up your blade before a game - its like a ritual before going to battle

[frost91]

i'm considering doing a group buy for the sprung chassis so if anyone's interested let me know!

[v1nce]

i would love to try the sprung chassis, but they don't make jr sizes. damn my small feet.

[frost91]

me too. been doing a lot of research and i have an old pair of mission amp fly's that i wouldn't mind converting into roller hockey skates

[beetea]

New Twig !

One95 - Oh man this stick is siiiiiiick. It's almost unreal for shooting. Snappers + slappers are just effortless.

Shooters stick for sure !

[mickz]

We have a group set up on Facebook to buy/sell/trade your used gear... http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=63757185287 Anyone can join as long as you live in the lower mainland. The point is to exchange your gear without having to deal with shipping or online payments.

[mako]

^

awesome

i posted my one90 gloves up

[raygunpk]

does anybody sharpen at different hollows?

[SumAznGuy]

I use 5/8's and I only get Adam at Mainland Athletics to do it.

[beetea]

recently went from 5/8ths to 3/4ths

[raygunpk]

Hmm I always wondered what mine is... I go to Cyclones and just get whatever. Maybe I should try 5/8.

[Noir]

Hmm I always wondered what mine is... I go to Cyclones and just get whatever. Maybe I should try 5/8.

If you don't know, then you're getting the default "regular cut"

I sharpen at 7/16

[civicyvr]

Too many gimmicky products and fads were introduced into the hockey market. I expect Blade Tapes to go next. I love fresh tape jobs on my stick and I'd rather pay $10 for several rolls of tape instead of $10 for 2 sheets of cut rubber with an adhesive backing.

Yep. I still have a pair of pump skates from the past. Hahah.

[raygunpk]

What's the default at Phil? 1/2?

[SumAznGuy]

default is 3/8's I believe.

[mickz]

According to Tobi at Cyclones the "regular" sharpening hollow changes from 3/8" to 1/2" depending on the time of the year.

[KDawG[CRX]]

it all depends on what you like...
and yes it does depend on what time of year it is...
that mainland athletics screwed up the pitch i had on my skates, i was on a 9 inch radius, and he put a reverse pitch on my skates... i had to get my skates re-profiled

[raygunpk]

that's cuz you suck at life kel :)

[Hondaracer]

hockeyshop sharpening ftw.. go on saturdays when the best techs are there

bought some brand new skates this past weekend, XXV's

[v1nce]

has anyone gone to the hockey shop march madness sale?

I usually get their flyers but i didn't get it this time + they dont post up the sales on their website since they updated it.

[RayBot]

hockeyshop sharpening ftw.. go on saturdays when the best techs are there

bought some brand new skates this past weekend, XXV's

I totally have to agree with you on that. I live in richmond and i drive all the way to the hockey shop for sharpenings.

[mickz]

Never really had my skates "butchered" since I first started playing and had Sportchek sharpenings... but then again I only get the usual 3/8" or 1/2" cuts and have never had my skates profiled.

[Noir]

Anyone ever tried Sports Exchange on Burrard for sharpenings? How are they?

[KDawG[CRX]]

the guys there are really solid, no complaints so far..
i'm sticking with ultimate edge in north van, they profiled my skates and set up everything for me

[Leopold Stotch]

Pretty new but

juts bought my first real stick from wood

Bauer Vapor XVI intermediate stick

i love it, so short and it's like a slinky :D

[Hondaracer]

if a sharpening takes less then 10 min it's not being done right imo

[RayBot]

if a sharpening takes less then 10 min it's not being done right imo


If a sharpening takes 10 minutes, then find a new person to do your sharpenings.

If you're first in line, your skates should be done 5 minutes....max.

[kwokerz]

one free skate sharpen at sportchek with that scotia bank coupon that you can find a red flag deals. i think its until june 2009.

[RayBot]

one free skate sharpen at sportchek with that scotia bank coupon that you can find a red flag deals. i think its until june 2009.

i rather pay anywhere else to sharpen my skates, thank you very much.

[mickz]

one free skate sharpen at sportchek with that scotia bank coupon that you can find a red flag deals. i think its until june 2009.

http://smartcanucks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/sportchek-free-skate-sharpening.pdf

Here's the coupon for those wondering. It's a good deal for those who aren't worried about getting their skates butchered but if you happen to know a good tech at Sportchek it's quite the deal. Unfortunately I know of none.

Sportchek will probably fuck up your skates so you'll end up having to pay a real hockey store to fix it. I'm not a skate sharpening expert and I have never sharpened a pair of skates but from sharpening drill bits, you don't want burn marks everywhere. That's how my skates always turned out with Sportchek.

[beetea]

if a sharpening takes less then 10 min it's not being done right imo

yeah 5 sharpenings later and you wont have any steel left.

[Willinder]

According to Tobi at Cyclones the "regular" sharpening hollow changes from 3/8" to 1/2" depending on the time of the year.

can you explain why it changes depending on season?

[Hondaracer]

My buddy bought skates from sportscheck and got the complimentary sharpening

I don't know if they just didn't even do it but they were dull as if they weren't even touched

[KDawG[CRX]]

willinder:
it changes during seasons because during the summer, the ice is softer, so you don't need such a deep hollow, during the winter/colder seasons, the ice is harder, therfore you need a deeper hollow, but its the best rinks, that you don't need to change the hollow to skate, there are very few rinks in the lower mainland that you don't need to change the hollow... a lot of people don't notice it, but if you are using your edges a lot, then you notice it

[mako]

^

i dont notice the rinks being 'warmer' in the summer though even if its hot inside

it wouldnt be that much of a difference would it?

i play year round pretty much

[SumAznGuy]

;6362111']willinder:
it changes during seasons because during the summer, the ice is softer, so you don't need such a deep hollow, during the winter/colder seasons, the ice is harder, therfore you need a deeper hollow, but its the best rinks, that you don't need to change the hollow to skate, there are very few rinks in the lower mainland that you don't need to change the hollow... a lot of people don't notice it, but if you are using your edges a lot, then you notice it

I remember Trout Lake use to be super cold in the winter and the ice was very hard. Now I spend most of my time playing between 8 rinks, the big rink in BWC, and Kensington and the ice is pretty consistent through out the year.

But I can wear shorts and a t-shirt in the rinks in the summer and not complain but I can't say the same about it in the winter. :p

[Xnova]

do u guys know where i can get the new canucks helmet decal?

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0dIQ0Uz07j0SK/610x.jpg
http://www.theprovincesports.com/photos/images/canucks_game_pictures/march_21__wild_2_canucks_1/prv0321scanucksvswilds010.jpg
http://cdn.nhl.com/canucks/images/upload/2008/02/canucks2_021408.jpg

[KDawG[CRX]]

i think i saw those decals at GM place

and yes you don't notice it when you are at the rink, but then agian, who can notice the difference between a 1/2" hollow and a 7/16" hollow
if you can notice that small difference when skating i'm sure you can notice the warmth of the ice

[SumAznGuy]

;6363884']i think i saw those decals at GM place

and yes you don't notice it when you are at the rink, but then agian, who can notice the difference between a 1/2" hollow and a 7/16" hollow
if you can notice that small difference when skating i'm sure you can notice the warmth of the ice

MEMEMEME!!!!!!

I can tell the difference between 1/2 and 7/16's. 7/16's feel like really dull skates to me, skates I should have had them sharpened before I stepped on the ice. 1/2 feels like they are dull enough to get them resharpened after one more game. 5/8's feel just right.

Oh yeah, I know THS has those decals in their sticker packs with numbers.

[beetea]

MEMEMEME!!!!!!

I can tell the difference between 1/2 and 7/16's. 7/16's feel like really dull skates to me, skates I should have had them sharpened before I stepped on the ice. 1/2 feels like they are dull enough to get them resharpened after one more game. 5/8's feel just right.

Oh yeah, I know THS has those decals in their sticker packs with numbers.

i think you have it upside down.
7/8 - less bite more glide
3/4
11/16
5/8
1/2
7/16
3/8 - more bite less glide

but nonetheless, go with what you like.

[mickz]

Anybody know where I can pick up BLACK Tampa Bay Lightning helmet decals? I want to match my helmet to my pants! I went to The Hockey Shop in Surrey and they only carry Tampa for the White helmet. I don't want to buy a white helmet just to put white Tampa decals on it.

[True.True]

anyone know who can pull the blade outta my one piece dolomite???

had a freak accident where the blade got stuck in the bench door cracks and snapped my blade :(

[RayBot]

I was the ice when that happened...that was hilairious.

Thats what happens when you don't pass the puck earlier.

[True.True]

fuckin douche haha

[KDawG[CRX]]

you cut where the fuse point is, and don't cut all the way through, just enough to where the hosel on the blade shows up, then heat the fuse point up REALLY hot with the heat gun not with open heat... and it should be easy enough to pull out... if not, you didn't cut deep enough or you didn't heat up enough
simple as that

[mickz]

anyone know who can pull the blade outta my one piece dolomite???

had a freak accident where the blade got stuck in the bench door cracks and snapped my blade :(

I have friends who have done it but it's the luck of the draw. Both were '07 Dolos, the first friend simply heated the blade up at the fuse point and pulled it out. The second friend tried to do the same but the blade wouldn't budge so he had to cut the stick and slowly chisel out the stuff on the inside.

[beetea]

the older dolomites are just glued in, the new dolomites use resin, meaning that, that stuff wont melt and you wont be able to heat and pull.

[Wilso09]

Anyone here have any experience with either the Vapor XXXX or One90 girdles?
I've been thinking about getting RBK 9k pants (girdle and shell design) but the price for those locally are ridiculous. Found a pretty good deal on either the XXXX or One90 girdle so just wondering if anyone had any experience with them.

[RayBot]

Anyone here have any experience with either the Vapor XXXX or One90 girdles?
I've been thinking about getting RBK 9k pants (girdle and shell design) but the price for those locally are ridiculous. Found a pretty good deal on either the XXXX or One90 girdle so just wondering if anyone had any experience with them.


Hey dude....a roller girdle is a roller girdle, so i don't find it very necessary to find the branding that seems to be popular with ice hockey.

However, when i bought my girdle at the hockey shop....i found this really comfortable lightweight Nike Bauer girdle i picked up for 49.99. Check it out...Hockey Shop in Surrey.

Its a Bauer Vapor to be exact...don't know the exact model.

[flawless]

^I agree with that. Just get something light and with adequate protection. Something like an Rbk 4k or 6k will probably work just as well protecting you at half the price.

[Wilso09]

Hey dude....a roller girdle is a roller girdle, so i don't find it very necessary to find the branding that seems to be popular with ice hockey.

However, when i bought my girdle at the hockey shop....i found this really comfortable lightweight Nike Bauer girdle i picked up for 49.99. Check it out...Hockey Shop in Surrey.

Its a Bauer Vapor to be exact...don't know the exact model.

Sorry, forgot to say that it won't be for roller hockey, it'll be for ice.

The 9k pants, Vapor XXXX, and one90 girdles are intended for ice hockey.

For roller i use a ref's girdle and it's more then enough protection.

[RayBot]

Sorry, forgot to say that it won't be for roller hockey, it'll be for ice.

The 9k pants, Vapor XXXX, and one90 girdles are intended for ice hockey.

For roller i use a ref's girdle and it's more then enough protection.

If thats the case, the Vapor girdle i have that i was talking about will do the trick for ice as well. Its got a better back padding that i have seen that are better than most of the girdles i checked out when i was girdle shopping (imo).

[beetea]

the vapor 40 core pad is pretty sick. its really heavy duty in terms of protection. mobility is amazing as well.

[7Ma?]

does anyone know any stores locally that carry the one95 shaft?...i am looking for an intermediate one.......
thanks in advance!

[mickz]

does anyone know any stores locally that carry the one95 shaft?...i am looking for an intermediate one.......
thanks in advance!

Hockey Shop, $109.99 I think

[7Ma?]

^thanks....
I went to ice level and cyclone taylors and they didnt have it..i guess i will have to make a trip out THS....

[Hondaracer]

anyone gonna buy the vapor 60's? :P

Kesler and Getzlaf both rocking em

[v1nce]

i tried on the x60's at ice level sports and its comfortable. i'll get them and convert them into roller once my current pair bites the dust.

[Hondaracer]

lol your gonna buy $600 skates to use for roller?...

[v1nce]

well, my current skates aren't going to break any time soon so I have a while before i'll get them. probably end of the year?

I also wear jr size skates so its a lot cheaper then buying sr size skates.

[Hondaracer]

they make the 60's in JR? is that what u tried on?

[v1nce]

ya. i wear size 5ee

[the_rickster]

Me:

helmet: 8K
pants: Tackla 951 custom mod
shin pads: stealth 777
skates: Graf G5 w/ custom footbed
gloves: 9K
stick: stealth CNT, S17, '07 & Synergy SL
underwear: nike pro ss top & underarmour compression short, nike pro anatomic socks

[mickz]

^^ You play without shoulders and elbows?

[SumAznGuy]

^^ You play without shoulders and elbows?

I'm a man, I do. Don't you?

But I'm not man enough to play without a cup like him.

[RayBot]

oh here we go again....the discussion that implies you're a pussy if you play/don't play with shoulder pads, elbow pads, and roller hockey girdles.

[mickz]

Strange, all the players in the NHL are men and they all wear shoulder pads.

[RayBot]

....and willie mitchell, steve yzerman, joe thornton wore full face shields at one point....

...so thats what makes em pussies.

[the_rickster]

^^ You play without shoulders and elbows?
bauer 9000 'stripped' shoulder pads, 6k elbow pads... didnt think those two were worth mentioning ;)
I'm a man, I do. Don't you?

But I'm not man enough to play without a cup like him.

under armour compression short has a built in cup holder. again, didnt think it was worth mentioning.

[SumAznGuy]

Strange, all the players in the NHL are men and they all wear shoulder pads.

Have you seen some of the man bras that they wear as "shoulder" pads? ;)

[the_rickster]

Have you seen some of the man bras that they wear as "shoulder" pads? ;)

its true. they only wear them because they have to. google brendan shanahan shoulder pads.

[SumAznGuy]

its true. they only wear them because they have to. google brendan shanahan shoulder pads.

A junior B guy that plays with us sunday nights said shoulder pads are not manditory in Juniors and the NHL.

But either way, there are quite a few players besides Brendan Shanahan who is still wearing their Cooper sholder bra's from when they were 14. I think Brad May is one.

[the_rickster]

im not 100% certain on the rules, but i'd assume that shoulder pads are mandatory equipment... which is why guys like shanny and may wear those 'vintage' ones. they offer zero protection, but still qualify... just like the 'gretzky' helmet

[RayBot]

im not 100% certain on the rules, but i'd assume that shoulder pads are mandatory equipment... which is why guys like shanny and may wear those 'vintage' ones. they offer zero protection, but still qualify... just like the 'gretzky' helmet


You're actually ABSOLUTELY RIGHT....

Shoulder pads are MANDATORY in Juniour Hockey. Theres is a huge major injury liability behind it......age base of juniour is not adult/minors.

[Leopold Stotch]

Question for a newbie!

what size wheels should i get for a new roller hockey player?

i'm thinking 72mm or 74mm right?

but when i was looking at some blades at Sportcheck they went

74 74 80 76 Front to back.. a bit confused, was looking for some clarification

thanks!

EDIT: btw, any suggestions for what type of wheels to get? i have a small budget.

[beetea]

well generally the bigger the wheel size the more speed you will have
the smaller the wheel size the more control you will have

all skate brands have different sized wheel setups
ie. mission = 76/76/80/80 bauer = 72/72/80/78 ccm/rbk = 72, 76, 76, 80

in terms of types of wheels if your playing indoor, the softer the wheel the better, there will be ratings on the wheels such as : 74a, 76a, 78a, 80a, 82a, 84a, 94a

the lower the number the softer it is so it is a lot stickier on an indoor surface.
the higher the number the harder the wheel so it lasts longer outdoors.

[mickz]

Question for a newbie!

what size wheels should i get for a new roller hockey player?

i'm thinking 72mm or 74mm right?

but when i was looking at some blades at Sportcheck they went

74 74 80 76 Front to back.. a bit confused, was looking for some clarification

thanks!

EDIT: btw, any suggestions for what type of wheels to get? i have a small budget.

What chassis are you using? (ex. a rocker chassis would have a much different wheel setup than a Hi-Lo.)

[Leopold Stotch]

What chassis are you using? (ex. a rocker chassis would have a much different wheel setup than a Hi-Lo.)

the roller blades that i'm buying say it has this

ONEUP performace anodized chassis

they're Bauers, i do plan on using 74a softness.


edit: i'm considering rink rat wheels, they have good reviews, what do guys think?

[beetea]

rink rat what?

the vt333 series are brutal
the hotshots and the hornets are where you want to be.

and with your oneup chassis, you can sub out the last wheel which is a 78mm and put a 80mm there and have it as a classic high lo which is a 72 72 80 80

[Ionik]

My stuff:

Helmet : RBK 6k w/ Oakley modified aviator
Shins: NikeBauer Supreme 50
Elbows: NikeBauer Apollo
Pants/girdle : RBK 4k
Gloves : Bauer Supreme One95
Skates : RBK 8k
Sticks : Mission Titanium, NikeBauer Supreme One95, Easton S17

[Leopold Stotch]

rink rat what?

the vt333 series are brutal
the hotshots and the hornets are where you want to be.

and with your oneup chassis, you can sub out the last wheel which is a 78mm and put a 80mm there and have it as a classic high lo which is a 72 72 80 80

thanks! i'll do that.

edit: the site i'm buying it from only carries 68mm wheels. they seem a bit small.

i was thinking Rink Rats TB822,

[beetea]

thanks! i'll do that.

edit: the site i'm buying it from only carries 68mm wheels. they seem a bit small.

i was thinking Rink Rats TB822,

hey if you can wait until june 6th / 7th
this site is pretty money for their wheels plus you get free bearings that will last a solid season.

http://hockeywheels.com/index_SOFT.html

i've ordered from them before and they are pretty solid. the labeda wheels, the grippers and the millenniums are a good deal. might want to check it out

[Leopold Stotch]

hey if you can wait until june 6th / 7th
this site is pretty money for their wheels plus you get free bearings that will last a solid season.

http://hockeywheels.com/index_SOFT.html

i've ordered from them before and they are pretty solid. the labeda wheels, the grippers and the millenniums are a good deal. might want to check it out

i'm gonna probably go for the grippers. thanks for the site.

[6thGear.]

Question for a newbie!

what size wheels should i get for a new roller hockey player?

i'm thinking 72mm or 74mm right?

but when i was looking at some blades at Sportcheck they went

74 74 80 76 Front to back.. a bit confused, was looking for some clarification

thanks!

EDIT: btw, any suggestions for what type of wheels to get? i have a small budget.

You can start with 72/80. It will help you because new players tend to ride on their heels. As you get more into advance skating, you can start to change out your back wheels. I started out with 72/80. Just this yr, I started with 72/76, but in sharper turns, this combo allows you to carry your speed into your turns, I couldn't keep up, so I switched out my last wheel to a 80. So now I'm on 72/72/76/80. So far it's working good for me.

rink rat what?

the vt333 series are brutal
the hotshots and the hornets are where you want to be.


Yup, vt333 isn't good at all. I have the VT333, which is a cheaper alternative to the hotshot/hornets. How heavy you are will also play on which wheels to get. Lighter players won't really benefit on the dual compound hotshot/hornets as a heavier player would. Just because you simply don't have the weight to expand the outer compound to maximize the full dual compound technology. The VT333's are pretty good. I had my doubts, but after I broke them in during the 1st period, they've been sticking since then.