Hockey players unite... let's talk

[rh71]

Hoping we can get some tips across to all the players here...

I actually need advice/confirmation on stick blades... what makes a durable stick? Is it composite or graphite? I know Kevlar is up there, but I'm looking to spend no more than $25 on the blade itself (I already have a $90 shaft). I also found this stuff called "liquid stick tape" from epuck.com.

What do you think ?

 

[Oyeve]

I myself prefer a composite/plywood type of stick. While not as durable as other I love the flexability. As for the liquid tape I would rather retape mine as I can also remove it easily if I had to.

 

[rh71]

What's the difference between lie and curve? Is the "lie" how far the top of the stick bends up/back? I need to buy a damn blade online and I usually know what I want when I see it...

I hate big curves and any "lie" at all (if that's what it is) so when they say "Yzerman with curve rating of 5", it doesn't exactly help me.

 

[rh71]

How many members do we have and nobody else plays hockey ?! WTF ?!

 

[Shuxclams]

Defensmen here, GF is goalie.


Go BRUINS! (darnit)










SHUX

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

I used to play ice, now I just play inline. I always used CCM blades from Oshmans. I picked up 8 when they were on sale for $12.99.

I used to tape the blade, but gave up on it because the tape didn't really help me. Something you might try though for better grip on the stick though is get two shoe strings and twist them up. Then wrap that around the shaft where you usually grip the stick, then apply tape over that. When I played I did this and a lot of guys started to do it. It really does help.

The only thing I hate is my heatgun stopped working so now I have to slave over a hot stove to melt the glue to get the blade out.

I want to start playing ice again, but non of my friends want to play I hate playing inline, cause wheels are expensive as hell, plus cleaning and oiling bearings gets boring.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Optimus plays I think.

 

[rh71]

I'm mostly an inline player... have only played pick-up ice hockey about a dozen times and that gets expensive. I guess it depends on what you started with... but ice is a hell of a lotta fun.

That sticky stuff was meant for your stick blade, not the stick shaft.. Anyway, I think it's a major disadvantage that we can't tape up our stick blades cause they fear it'll mark up the sportcourt surface. Taping horizontally NEVER works... it falls off too easily. I know it'd definitely help my stickhandling and at least feel more comfortable with the puck mentally... so I was considering buying some of this sticky stuff... ugh... it's not the same.

Also looking at this badboy for only $21... Hybrid Pro Fusion Technology Blade.

 

[Spikesoldier]

My good old CCM has never let me down through 2 seasons of use :Q

 

[Spagina]

<< I'm mostly an inline player... have only played pick-up ice hockey about a dozen times and that gets expensive. I guess it depends on what you started with... but ice is a hell of a lotta fun.

That sticky stuff was meant for your stick blade, not the stick shaft.. Anyway, I think it's a major disadvantage that we can't tape up our stick blades cause they fear it'll mark up the sportcourt surface. Taping horizontally NEVER works... it falls off too easily. I know it'd definitely help my stickhandling and at least feel more comfortable with the puck mentally... so I was considering buying some of this sticky stuff... ugh... it's not the same.

Also looking at this badboy for only $21... Hybrid Pro Fusion Technology Blade. >>



I've played inline and ice for 8 years. If your taping horizontally on the stick, use a puck to rub it down onto the head, it'll prevent it from peeling off. You could also try white tape on the head. It won't smudge on the floor, but then it doesn't work as well as the friction black tape.