How to Buy Hockey Equipment
Go to different stores and try on different brands and types of equipment., Ask the employee's opinion., Wear your equipment around for a while., When you buy new skates, try on various pairs to see which designs are the most comfortable., When you...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to different stores and try on different brands and types of equipment.
See what they think on how your shoulder pads fit.
They may not be accurate, but it doesn't hurt to ask.
You'll get the best results if you go to a hockey-centered store, instead of a big chain store, such as Modell's, or Sports Authority. , The equipment may feel rather comfortable at first, but end up not fitting you. , Buying used skates is fine, as long as the store has a skate oven.
The cost of a set of new skates is sometimes worth it, but if you find a good quality pair of used skates that you can get molded, buy them.
Both function just fine. , If you buy a stick and you don't have your skates with you, choose one that goes between your forehead and nose.
That way, when you use it with your skates, it should be the right length. ,, Check with your local league to see if they're required.
If you're not sure, buy one just in case, since they're not expensive and it doesn't hurt to have one.
Just because it's not required doesn't mean you shouldn't use one. -
Step 2: Ask the employee's opinion.
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Step 3: Wear your equipment around for a while.
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Step 4: When you buy new skates
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Step 5: try on various pairs to see which designs are the most comfortable.
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Step 6: When you buy a stick
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Step 7: choose one that has a length that goes from the floor to between your chin and nose with your skates on.
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Step 8: When you buy new pants
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Step 9: make sure that the back of the pants touch your shoulder pads and the bottoms of your pants touch your shin pads.
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Step 10: Some hockey leagues require neck guards; they're required everywhere in Canada.
Detailed Guide
See what they think on how your shoulder pads fit.
They may not be accurate, but it doesn't hurt to ask.
You'll get the best results if you go to a hockey-centered store, instead of a big chain store, such as Modell's, or Sports Authority. , The equipment may feel rather comfortable at first, but end up not fitting you. , Buying used skates is fine, as long as the store has a skate oven.
The cost of a set of new skates is sometimes worth it, but if you find a good quality pair of used skates that you can get molded, buy them.
Both function just fine. , If you buy a stick and you don't have your skates with you, choose one that goes between your forehead and nose.
That way, when you use it with your skates, it should be the right length. ,, Check with your local league to see if they're required.
If you're not sure, buy one just in case, since they're not expensive and it doesn't hurt to have one.
Just because it's not required doesn't mean you shouldn't use one.
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