Whats the best skates for me?

Question

Im 15 and im starting ice hockey, i need skates that will last me for a long time (no $ to replace) they also need to be not just durable but good enough quality in every aspect of the skate, they dont have to be great just good and suitable for highschool hockey, what is the best skate for me for the best price? not cheapest but, what skate will give me the most productivity for the cost of the skate?

Answer 1

gloves: MIA or TPS

http://www.hockeygiant.com/tpsr6glvsr.ht...

http://www.totalhockey.net/showpic.asp?t...

stick: Warrior or Nike/Bauer one90

http://www.hockeygiant.com/nbhsone90cstk...

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/warrior-hock...

skates: rbk 5k pump white

http://www.hockeyguys.com/ProductImages/...

helmet: rbk or bauer

Answer 2

easton synergies get a high end model where you can change the steal out easily if needed

Answer 3

I used to be a fan of Bauer, but apparently the quality has gone down hill since Nike bought them (which doesn't surprise me).  I've heard that CCM is still good.

Answer 4

Sorry Bud, but hockey is a sport that you have to start when your 3 to 7, or your way behind. So, I don't know if hockey is the right sport of a beginner at the age of 15.

Answer 5

Preds...thats a tough question.  Go to several pro shops and get help from the experts. You must talk to them and try a lot of different equipment on for your sake. You have to try equip on to see what fits and how comfortable and to make sure it offers the most protection.  Comfort, fit, safety, price all matter. BUT YOU MUST GO IN!  NObody can tell you in this matter what is best for you.  Happy shopping..

Answer 6

shoulder pads: ccm 8.0 or 10.0 lots of protection without losing your ability to move alot

shin pads: any 2 piece kind... flexible knee. even though most have it now.

gloves: the best gloves i've used so far are either the warrior super mac daddys or ccm 10.0... both feel like you're just holding the stick without gloves on.. and protects the wrist

helmet: mostly personal preference... but i've got a rbk 8.0 helmet.. looking forward to buying a ccm 10.0

elbow pads: anything but a very low priced pair that won't protect you much

pants: nike bauer and ccm are the best i've owned... you can bearly feel them while skating...

skates: this is always a hard question to answer unless you ask which brand you are looking into because it's all about personal preference. if you want a skate that's very formable to your foot's shape, get graf skates.

this is definitly not the best answer you'll get... lol

oh yea, and for a stick.. there's millions of kinds of sticks.

for a light stick, easton, nike bauer, or the new ccm stick, for an amazing "kick" in your stick, warrior... rbk's are mostly bull c**p... but i like the 9k one.. not only for the holes, it's light, durable, and perfect for bullet slap shots

Answer 7

For pads I'd recommend CCM 6.0 or 8.0. They offer really good protection without breaking the bank and they hold up faily well. CCM elbows seem to offer much better protection that there competitors.

Skates is a funny thing. A lot has to do with how they feel to you. For my Bauer is the only vendor that makes a boot with enough in the toe to fit. (Flintstone feet)  CCM offers wide boots overall in the E or EE but the boot as a whole does not work for me.

I'd recommend going to a decent shop and getting measured and trying on the appropriate skate from both Bauer and CCM to see which feel right for you.

Gloves: I really like CCM gloves. But I'd say try a bunch on see how they feel. Out of most of the people I play with only a few have the same gloves.

Helmet: if you don't have a giant head like me you should try on several types to see how they feel on your head. If you need a XL helmet you will be stuck with the high end Reebok or CCM though XL CCM helmets are even harder to find these days.

Stick: you did not ask about sticks but here is my 2 cents anyway.  General rule standing on shoes is when holding the stick paralell to your body blade on the ground the stick handle should be around the tip of your nose. This is general for starting out. As you progress and choose forward or defense you will go with a shorter or longer stick. Shorter for forwards for better control. Longer for defense to increase your reach.

The blade of the stick is personal preference. A blade that works wonders for one guy will be absolute garbage for another. This took me a while to learn. I bought several stick when first starting and just could not stick handle well till I found a blade with the proper angle and curve for me. This can make a big difference in your game.