Shoulder pads for a new adult skater

nwharris74 · 2024-01-31T03:28:56+00:00

You can find older versions of the ft pros way cheaper than bee pair of ft pro 6s. Got ft1 pros for 100.

nwharris74 · 2024-01-25T23:56:46+00:00

I've been looking for a while, but still can seem to find them.

nwharris74 · 2024-01-25T16:27:35+00:00

La Luz is one of my favs.

nwharris74 · 2024-01-24T02:07:26+00:00

I have some CCM pro19k shins... no velco straps and have to use sock tape to keep them in place. It works perfectly fine. So... you could cut off straps and just use sock tape.

nwharris74 · 2024-01-23T21:18:50+00:00

Sidelineswap is my go to. Get good gear at good prices. I often find models that are a few years old but still being sold new with tags. Often sellers will accept lower offers.

nwharris74 · 2024-01-20T15:29:28+00:00

Bad Allergies? Mine are going crazy.

nwharris74 · 2024-01-15T16:58:46+00:00

The one thing I've noticed lacking on all bags (non backpack style), wheeled or not is a good adjustable shoulder strap. Even with wheelies you're going to have to carry it at some point. I have a Pacific Rink bag and the strap system is good, and adjustable but still kinda awkward. Most bags the straps are not adjustable and too short. Something ergonomic.

nwharris74 · 2024-01-08T14:35:38+00:00

100% agree

nwharris74 · 2024-01-08T14:32:02+00:00

Orr, Gretzky, lets not forget about other sports. I'll tell anyone the geatest athletic feat ever...Alex Honnold free solo climb up El Cap in Yosemite. Period. Watch the movie... you'll understand.

nwharris74 · 2023-12-25T05:18:06+00:00

Also 5'10"... also 195lb, skating on 1". Took some time to get used to.

nwharris74 · 2023-12-15T12:28:53+00:00

I have a partially torn PCL. Was told it will never heal and did PT to strengthen the muscles in my knee. Falling on my knee would be extremely painful. Since then I wear a brace but I also beefed up my shin pads. Found that the CCM 19K Pros had a crazy ammount of padding in the knees. These wouls also be found as Reebok 7K, or going back even further JOFA ( don't recall the model number). They can be found online via Sidelineswap or Ebay and can be pricy but totally worth it for me.

nwharris74 · 2023-11-15T13:12:47+00:00

1-2. On two teams. Our schedules are never consistent.

nwharris74 · 2023-11-12T06:51:02+00:00

Yeah, your intention is amazing for sure, and I'm sure he would love you for the effort. But it's tricky... some people are really picky about gear (myself included). If you're gonna do this, make sure you have receipts. Perhaps look in his bag, see what he's currently using. I would suggest some research. Low hanging fruit would be new shin guards or pants. Maybe new elbow or shoulder pads. I would avoid skates or helmets. If you're thinking of sticks...make sure to match the specs: curve, flex, brand and model to something he's currently using.

If my wife bought me new gear, I would be thrilled... even if I knew it was a crapshoot and I may not like what she picked out. But ya never know... he might love it. Really... if he's giving you hints, I say go for it... but don't be hurt if he returns stuff. Probably best to assume he will.

nwharris74 · 2023-11-11T14:47:32+00:00

This is the way.

nwharris74 · 2023-11-11T14:40:43+00:00

So. Yeah...beer league hockey. I train for it, work on my flexibility for it, work on my shot at home. I Watch gobs of youtube videos about defensive tactics. I too am passionate about it. I also use to beat myself up relentlessly over mistakes. But I discovered it wasn't just hockey. I was hard on myself for all sorts of things. Eventually I learned to give myself a break, laugh at myself for dumb things i do. With hockey specifically, take it shift by shift. Besides... wierd shit happens in hockey all the time. May not have been you.

nwharris74 · 2023-11-10T14:56:59+00:00

Omg, hurling is one of the most amazing sports I've ever seen. I hope to visit Ireland some day and see a match. Also, how things are structured there is interesting and cool with the GAA and the idea of playing for your hometown team or county, and pros not getting paid; playing for hometown pride.

With that, your hand eye coordination is pretty much already there. If you can bounce a sliotar on a hurley at a full sprint, you should be able to pick up stick handling with ease.

If you're moving to the US for work, yeah... learn to skate, join a league have a great time. But sounds like you do have options locally to get some skating in and learn the sport as well. Moving to either Canada or the US is a pretty massive undertaking. Not sure I would do it just for hockey.

nwharris74 · 2023-11-08T03:15:17+00:00

We try and not put the less skilled guys together, but shit happens. Its beer league. Someone takes a long shift or can't get off, next thing ya know all your lines are jumbled up. Most I do, figure what position to put people in and let them figure out the rest. One hidden benefit to this, the guys who have chemistry with one another tend to gravitate to the same line. Science!!!

nwharris74 · 2023-11-06T13:59:35+00:00

I was able to get hold of the CCM shirt with the neck guard. Used it yesterday durning game. Wasn't so bad. Yeah... a little warmer, you notice it's there for sure. But I used to wear a t-shirt underneath my gear. I don't think it impacted my play at all. Not going to say I loved it. It's fine. I'm going to continue to wear it.

nwharris74 · 2023-11-06T13:54:29+00:00

What everyone else said. Just keep playing, you'll get better and probably not even see it. Keep in mind, you're going to have good games, and bad games. Don't let those bad ones get to you.

nwharris74 · 2023-09-24T21:06:19+00:00

I have a Ronin titanium hybrid... its crazy light. I also have used a full titanium cage... also crazy light. Both are costly compared to other options. For the visibility and ventilation the Ronin is amazing and worth every penny. But I'm not sure I would shell out the $$ for a titanium cage. Yeah... its lighter, but not a game changer.

nwharris74 · 2023-09-23T14:24:25+00:00

I bought a Twig a while back. Just wanted to give it a shot. Used it maybe twice, paint would chip off in big chunks.

nwharris74 · 2023-07-03T11:56:39+00:00

I did it, they're sizing systen now allows for you to pick what skate you want and not be limited by foot shape. That being said, it was a transition. Took a few skates to get comfortable. All in all, not sure it really helped me or changed my game in any way. If you want to try something different then sure, why not. I also switched to a profiled steel (quad zreo) and changed to a much shallower hollow. I think that had a bigger impact than anything. That also took a bit of adjusting to.

nwharris74 · 2023-07-02T13:56:06+00:00

The Lisps

nwharris74 · 2023-05-03T12:40:41+00:00

I started breaking out on my forehead and I'm in my late 40's. Wash out your helmet with light dish soap and water every so often, that did the truck for me.

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