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Originally Posted by WayFast84
o ok, I guess ill need a new stick...
has any one ever bought bour(sp?) skates? I cant remember if i ever had them, and if i did they were roller hockey skates. Im so tempted to get all mission gear but the price is real high. also, whats the difference between roller and ice hockey, because i never EVER ice skated before, should I go and try to skate before I invest all the money into equipment?
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Ice hockey kicks ass. You want the stick to to your chin as a starting point, but alittle longer or short is ok, you'll find your sweet spot. As for skates, Baurer, CCM, Mission probably all about the same. I've always had Bauer (92's, 1000's, 3000's, 5000's) Best bank for the buck is the 3000's, in my opinion. I've never played alot of roller, but it's kinda sucky compared to real ice hockey....The movements are similar, but you can stop and start and cut much faster on ice than playing roller, or at least that was my experience.
Before you buy anything, try skating...then find out whether it's check or non-check type league. Most adult leagues are non check and I don't even where shoulder pads when I play, just like racing lighter=faster.....definitely want a good helmet, pants, shin pads, elbow pads....don't drop tons of money on gloves, ain't worth it. A $60 pair will do the same for you as a $100 pair...you don't need carbon fiber this or full leather....just a basic glove that fits correctly....
Roller is better than street, but nothing compares to being on the ice...
Chris