yeah, next season will be my first year, and i dont kno which equipment to get, theres so much! i kno the stick depends on ur height... which is 5'7..... but what should i get? and how much is it gonna cost me?
2007-02-12 06:06:58 · 16 answers · asked by jamie 3 in Sports ➔ Hockey
yes justagirl, im playing club
2007-02-12 06:15:15 · update #1
Its always a good idea to start out with some good used equipment that has been well taken care of. A good sporting goods shop may have some used equipment or some recommendations. You can also ask your future teammates. Go with the used first in case you find that hockey is just not for you.
2007-02-12 06:17:06 · answer #1 · answered by smoothie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Also depends on what postion your gonna play. If your gonna play goalie your gonna need alot more than what everybody else is sayin. I would definately buy used first or borrow if you trust your teammates cleanliness. I know a few people that I would never borrow hockey gear from. I would get at least two sticks to start out with too, just in case you break one you have a back up and don't have to sit the bench until you get another one or borrow one that doesn't fit you quite right. Other stuff in just about this order, good fitting HOCKEY skates, helmet (if its not provided by the league), shin pads with HOCKEY socks, pants, garterbelt, some sort of upper body protection (you'd be better off to find a place you can try some on, fit and function are important, if it doesn't fit and you can't move freely you won't have a much fun.) mouth guard, and I don't know do girls still wear cups? If so get one, I could be forgetting a few things but hey, good luck and have fun!!
2007-02-19 11:15:15 · answer #2 · answered by archybiker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bauer skates
tps pants
easton chest protector
Bauer elbow pads
easton gloves
a good cup with or without shorts your choice
slash guards for your wrists
just make sure everything fits well these picks are based on the different kinds of equipment my son has worn over the past 7 years i believe a wood stick is best I've seen composites broken by 10 year olds(slashes) helmets are about the same to me that's why they are not on the list and wear a mouth guard even if not required to they keep your teeth from whacking together and getting concussed if you get hit in the mouth not wearing a cage maybe it will save your teeth used equipment is OK as long as it fits skates will cost the most 300--500 cdn for whole set used 600--900 all new
2007-02-19 21:20:49 · answer #3 · answered by lambtonliner 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need all the required padding, no matter what. That includes: a cup, shinpads, garter belt, hockey pants, skates, shoulder pads, elbow pads, helmet, gloves, and a stick. And also a jersey and hockey socks, but usually the club provides you a jersey and socks with a fee. As you see, there is a lot of required equipment, not including all of the minor equipment such as hockey tape, a mouthguard, and UnderArmor-type wear. So expect to pay somewhere in the neighborhood of $500-$950.
2007-02-12 14:36:09 · answer #4 · answered by cubsjunkie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All of it....helmet, elbow pads, shoulder pads, hockey girdle, hockey pants, knee/shin guards, skates, stick. Will probably cost around $350 to start with if you dont have any skates....possbily more. I wouldnt worry about a $150 stick, just get a $20 stick that you like how it feels. Outside of skates, everything else runs between $20-60...dont be cheap on the skates, thats the most important part.
2007-02-12 15:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by Bluejacket 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in my home town there are a couple of stores called play it again and what they sell is used equipment in good shape, i would go someplace like that in the beginning to cut down on cost just in case you find out you don't really want to play.my grandson son played pee wee and it was expensive to get started,he needed of course skates,pads,jersey,helmet with face guard,gloves,cup,mouth piece,stick,pants,good gloves.in most leagues until you get to NHL you are required to use a face shield and in the some leagues you have the face mask-in the NHL this year it is a choice
2007-02-19 06:53:36 · answer #6 · answered by maureen b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your gonna need it all. for your stick you usually want it around your nose. shoulder pads are very optional if your going into a senior league. get the skates new, it could cause foot problems. you should get the skates out of a store so you can try them on because i found out that sizes can differ and some skates are wider or more narrow. and if you get used skates, replace the insoles. other than the skates you can probably get started for under 300 unless your going into senior league and feel like going without shoulder pads and a cage.
2007-02-18 04:02:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for my first year of playing i had a helmet (duh) gloves, these leg things, elbow protectors, my blades, a stick, and a mouth piece. now that im playing in a rougher lg i have this huge thing that wraps from my back/shoulders down to my knees. it gets so sweaty. its nasty. it cost me well over a couple hundred. i bought good brands. they will cut the stick to your size if you go into a stores that only sells hockey stuff. it will be cut right up to your nose. oh yea and i bought some hockey tape too.
2007-02-12 19:47:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helmet, teeth guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, pants, knee pads, a cup and very important a garter belt for your socks.
I don't like the new type of cup holders/underwear with the velcro sock holder.
2007-02-12 17:55:53 · answer #9 · answered by Sly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get used equipment, never buy new unless you are very serious about the sport.
2007-02-12 18:37:17 · answer #10 · answered by nyrmetros 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋