First of all, if you don't play roller hockey, click here
Now, assuming that you do play roller hockey,
here are some recommendations for what to buy and where to buy it. For every piece of
equipment, I'll list the brand and model that I recommend. |
Huh? |
What? |
Why? |
Where? (click for photo) |
How Much? |
| Gloves | Easton Air Gloves (2000) | These are all leather and very flexible. The air pockets on top make for great padding, and they look pretty good too. | ePuck.com | $99.95 |
| Skates | Bauer Vapor 3 Skates | These are the first skates with the customizable rocker, for quicker turns. It looks pretty good and is very durable. | Inline Sports | $229.00 |
| Stick Shaft | Easton Ultra-Lite | #1 shaft in the NHL. This stick is light as hell, will never break, and grips and flexes really well. Worth the price. | OceanHockey.com | $75.99 |
| Stick Blade | Easton Graphite Blade | This is the lightest, strongest blade I've seen. I recommend the Shanahan curve. | Inline Sports | $29.00 |
| Shin Pads | Easton Air Shin Pads | These are really nice, tons of padding (with air pockets) and a solid shell, but still easy to move in. | Inline Sports | $55.00 |
| Elbow Pads | Mission Matrix Elbow Pads (2000) | These are nice and light with straps that go all the way around, plus they're cheap. | ePuck.com | $19.95 |
| Pants | Mission Matrix Combo Pants | These are a pant/girdle combination, the best way to go. | ePuck.com | $89.95 |
| Helmet | CCM HT2 Helmet | Easily adjustable, certified by everyone, best price. | MVP.com | $49.99 |
Tape |
Shut up, you can find your own tape |
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Recommended Inline Hockey Retailers
ePuck.com
HockeyGiant.com
Inline Sports
Ocean Hockey Supply
If you have any suggestions or comments, e-mail me: bsterr@yahoo.com
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