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Tips For Buying Hockey Equipment 19521q

Jan 26, 2007

Do you want to be the next Jarome Iginla? Before you dominate the rink, you have to make sure you have the right equipment! Here are some tips on buying some of your hockey gear.

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Unless used as a weapon, your hockey stick will be your tool to success during the game. Th length of the stick is super important. Make sure you get a stick that is at the least as tall as your aluminum ($30-$100 US) sticks. If you are a beginner, don’t worry too much about the curve on the stick’s blade. A slight curve is okay, but nothing higher, until you have perfected that wrist shot.

Hockey Equipment - Skates 5n292z

If your going to lead the league in goals, you gotta have good skates, right? It is crucial you have skates with good stability and practice or game time). You don’t want them too sharp, so be sure to take them to a qualified skate sharpener (they are usually located at your local rink).

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Unlike basketball, where you just show up to a park with a ball and sneakers, hockey requires a bit (OK… a lot) more equipment. Hockey gear is EXPENSIVE, so be easy on mouth piece
though!

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