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Where To Buy Ice Hockey Equipment & What You Need

Friday, July 8th, 2011

Hi I’m Tony.  I hope you find this post on ice hockey equipment of interest and assistance to you. Please bear in the mind this is an information site.

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I know when my son Craig started to play ice hockey, I was in need of information of what ice hockey equipment I needed to buy and where best to buy the ice hockey products from.   But before buying, I also needed to learn about exactly what ice hockey equipment he needed before I could even think of where to buy it from.

There were certain ice hockey equipment items I thought we needed to go and try on, and off we went to the shop at our local ice hockey rink.   However, this shop was only small, serving the ice  hockey players as well as the figure skaters.   I didn’t feel entrusted that the right or best products were on offer and so I came home and started searching for more information and possibilities of where I could buy ice hockey equipment from.  I discussed the sizing and fitting of various items with other parents of the ice hockey team as well as the coach, and this gave us the chance to try some items for size and fitting and get a feel as to what suited Craig so I could go and find this gear at the best price.

There is a wide range of ice hockey equipment products available to choose from and you may find there is a certain brand you prefer whether it be for the look, the performance of the equipment or the fitting. 

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It is important that you ensure your ice hockey equipment is the correct size and fits you properly,  as we know that ice hockey is fast`and exciting game  and protection should come up high as a priority.

Ice hockey gear is available in a wide price range from the cheap ice hockey equipment available at the entry stage for beginners to the higher priced range for the more advanced serious players and you need to define as to what level entry you are entering and require.  For us, starting out, we also searched for used ice hockey equipment but this did not always bring a lot of success as I was conscious about how good and reliable the gear would be and why it was being sold.  There were certain items, such as his helmet, which I wanted to buy brand new.  Like any parent, I wanted to ensure that my son is protected when he goes out on the ice.

The more I searched, the more I found  online retailers selling ice hockey gear at much more attractive prices.  I have also found that depending on the time of year when purchasing your ice hockey gear, you can find some great bargains and discount ice hockey equipment or clearance items, particularly if you know exactly what hockey equipment you are looking for.  The reason for this is you may find that stores have an end of season sale, wanting to clear items to make room for new products to come in for the season ahead.   If the end of season sales fits into your time schedule for buying hockey equipment, it can certainly help you in saving a few pennies.

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After making my list of all the obvious and essential items of ice hockey equipment needed, such as helmet, skates, stick, shin guards, shorts, elbow pads, gloves, body armour and neck guard, there was also a few essential under garments that I needed to add including the protective box, long sleeve sweat or under skin and long leg sweat or under skin.   I really had not thought about these but shortly after he started playing I realised how important they were.   The protective box speaks for itself, but the skins are also important.   These help with controlling the body heat and taking the sweat that the body produces  when playing away from the skin and stops the protective gear sticking to the skin and rubbing against the skin, hence why long sleeve and long leg is important.

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I hope that you have found this post of assistance and help to you finding your ice hockey equipment and wish you all the best in your hockey games.

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Ice Hockey Shin Guards

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Here we are looking at ice hockey shin guards, products available and important information to consider when looking to buy this essential item of ice hockey equipment.

Shin guards is the ice hockey terminology for the hockey  shin pads that cover the shin area of the front and side of your leg from the ankle where the top of your skates are to and including your knee and around the calf area to give protection to the joints, front and calf area from slashing.

The two main entry brands in hockey shin guards are CCM and Reebok, both offering protective shin pads at a good price. There are also shin guards by Easton, Warrior and Bauer.

Ice hockey shin guards come in many different sizes, measured in inches being the length required to cover the leg and knee.   There are three groups of sizing being youth (size 8″, 9″ and 10″), junior (11″, 12″ and 13″) and senior (14″, 15″ and 16″).

It is important that the shin guards fit properly and are the right size.  If they are not the correct size you are at risk of the knee or lower leg/ankle being exposed.

When trying to determine what size shin guard you require,you should measure from the center of the kneecap to the top of the skate boot.   It is best for the player to be sitting down when the measurement is taken.

The entry level of ice hockey shin guards in the CCM range is CCM U +05.  These come available in many sizes covering junior, youth and senior sizes.   They have an Anatomical shin component which provides protection against  impact along with an inner layer which is adjustable and removable.  This gives the benefit of customizing the fit and can be removed for ease of  drying.

The next CCM model up, the Vector Dryliner,  has similar characteristics but with an anti mould treatment and a deeper molded anatomical knee cap which is vented as well as an extended segmented side knee coverage and  foam calf wrap foam  as well as a removable knee shin bed.  This product allows for more breathing.

The difference with the CCM U+09 free-flex construction gives more mobility without compromising on any level of protection.  This shin guard is ideal for the more passionate hockey players.

In the Reebok range the RBK 3K KFS shin guards are of an ASD construction with an  anatomically designed shell giving possibly a better fit and stability.   They consist of a  JDP knee cap to disperse the impact away from the joint.

The next level of Reebok shin guards are the RBK 4K KFS which are made from a Fit lite construction with molded foam.   These provide quality protection but are more lighter in weight and have a vented shell/liner to enhance the air exchange and allow them to breathe.

The RBK 6K KFS shin guard are also made from the Fit Lite construction with an EPP foam which  provides top quality lightweight protection.  The fixing system in these ones are designed to wrap the calf muscles at its widest point and held in place there.

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Ice hockey gear

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

When you are looking for Ice hockey equipment then you can generally use most of the same equipment if you play roller hockey as well. Starting from the top you will need to buy yourself an ice hockey helmet. You can buy one with a cage, without a cage or even a visor.
The three main makes you can buy are Bauer, CCM and RBK and generally have a different fit. Once you have the helmet you have to get yourself a neck guard, generally two types you can buy. One is the standard player type and the other is designed more for goalies.

Next down is you will need some body amour. The body amour should cover your shoulders and chest and back area as well as sometimes the top of your arms. Moving on to your elbows will need your some elbow pads to protect you and they generally come in junior, youth and adult sizes and have a Velcro fastening in many elbow pads.

Moving further down the body you will need a box of some sort to protect your private areas. There is one designed for men as well as women. Some come in elasticated boxer style shorts, the other type being a jock strap affair. After your box pop other hockey equipment needed are some knee pads which should be long enough to cover your ankles as well as your knee caps. once your hockey knee pads are on, then the next step is to buy yourself some hockey socks.Hockey tape may be needed to hold your socks up. Hockey shorts are next and again there are a few different manufacturers including Takra, RBK, Bauer CCM etc. Look out for a tail bone protector for added protection.

You may wish to buy some braces to hold them up too. Next you will need some hockey skates and these are a different design to your figure skates. Ok next is a hockey shirt. If you are just training, then a plain shirt will do and are generally cheaper than team shirts. Right next on the list is a pair of hockey gloves which are padded to protect your hands and knuckles. You will also need a hockey stick as part of the equipment. Wooden or carbon fiber are generally available. You can also generally buy them in left and right handed versions.

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