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Post by Dan on Feb 1, 2008 1:27:27 GMT
At what age did most of you guys pick up hockey? I know it's probably a bit late for me, but i wouldn't fancy playing one day, even if it's at the absolute lowest level!
How much does it cost too?
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Post by Kev46 on Feb 1, 2008 1:44:59 GMT
i started at 21... it can be abit expensive getting started but once your going its about a tenner per session  |
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Post by Louisa on Feb 1, 2008 2:58:35 GMT
Figure skater at 7ish and hockey player at about 15.
It costs as much as you want it to. Basic kit is £300 max I rekon, but skates can be £500 plus, sticks can be £200, gloves £150 if you were really eager and get better/more committed.
There's plenty of off-ice skills you can learn which obviously cost you nothing - stick handling for example.
However, there are various hockey camps around the country. The NIC adult weekends are good value (see Matt Bradbury's post in Talk Hockey), but you can look to go to Czech Republic for a week fairly cheaply or further afield to Canada. I've been to Can/Am and a lot of people can reccommend that (me included!) Its expensive tho, and I would reccommend combining it with a trip to Toronto or something.
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Rich
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Post by Rich on Feb 1, 2008 8:19:08 GMT
Started at 9, properley at 10. Go for it mate, theres enough chances out there for beginners now.
I disagree with Rach though, it costs me more as I dont have the choice "most" people have. Ebay items and special offers tend not to include big lad size!
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Post by Louisa on Feb 1, 2008 9:06:20 GMT
Oh, I am sorry Rich... I did say "I rekon" meaning I was guessing. I got my kit from Nick's hand-me-downs and the rest from the Vipers so it was quite cheap!! Once I got that I gradually made the kit my own.
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Post by charlish2099 on Feb 1, 2008 13:47:05 GMT
about 200 to 300 pound for a basic beginners kit is accurate unless like rich you need not so readily available sizes.
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Rich
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Post by Rich on Feb 1, 2008 14:14:46 GMT
No, your probably right Rach, im just not the average size, althought Dan probably would be
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Post by heja on Feb 1, 2008 17:42:35 GMT
started when i was 18
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2008 17:58:13 GMT
You're never too old, I was 33 when I started.
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Post by Louisa on Feb 1, 2008 18:36:05 GMT
You're never too old, I was 33 when I started. And that was a while ago too... eh, Jono? hehehe ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2008 19:25:01 GMT
You're never too old, I was 33 when I started. And that was a while ago too... eh, Jono? hehehe ;D ;D ;D You cheeky cow!   ;D  |
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Post by Louisa on Feb 1, 2008 19:56:25 GMT
And that was a while ago too... eh, Jono? hehehe ;D ;D ;D You cheeky cow! ;D You know I love ya really  |
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Post by NickThePanther44 on Feb 2, 2008 21:13:55 GMT
roller hockey at nine but would really love to get into ice hockey. since i stopped playing roller I've missed hockey so so much
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Post by martinski83 on Feb 3, 2008 12:12:55 GMT
Started at 24. Kit was roughly £100.
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Post by ted on Feb 3, 2008 12:29:55 GMT
Started when I was 20/21. Trust me your never too old. Rish... that guy at Cleveland? whats his name, short bloke... hes in is 60s isnt he?
If your buying all your kit new... average kit is what...
Skates £100/£150
Shin pads £30/£40
Box £15/£20
Shorts £30/£50
Body armour £50 +
Elbow pads £25/£30
Gloves £50 +
Helmet and visor probably around £70/£100 (for both)
If you want to wear sweats etc add £25. Shirts £15 for a plain one.
Sticks vary. £30 up to £200.... however is you pay £200 for a stick your daft. I know a couple of guys that play with £130 sticks... makes no odds to their game tbh.
Rolls of stick and leg tape are about £2.50 but if you buy in bulk online its cheaper. If you ever play with Tim you will need a lot of leg tape and stick tape. Probably a few spare bottles of water as well
If you are buying kit though DONT go to the NIC shop. Poor choice, staff dont really know their ar*e from their elbow. Get yourself up to puck stop. THe shop at Ice shuff is now a puck stop I reckon
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Post by Louisa on Feb 3, 2008 15:21:45 GMT
THe shop at Ice shuff is now a puck stop I reckon Yep Ted, its a puckstop and they are manily ice hockey players that work there, can definitely reccommend it. Rach |
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Rich
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Post by Rich on Feb 3, 2008 18:21:21 GMT
Yeh the guy Teddy mentioned is Tony Boynton, still a cheap nasty git at 60odd.
Whos Rish though?!
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Post by kilner on Feb 16, 2008 13:00:41 GMT
Started ice when i was 7, then started roller when i was 13/14 I personally get my stuff from www.justhockey.co.uk, www.demonskater.com or sent from america. However if you're just starting out it might be best to try stuff on and what not, so go either NIC, Puckstop or Ice N easy at Rotherham |
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Post by ted on Feb 18, 2008 22:25:29 GMT
Yeh the guy Teddy mentioned is Tony Boynton, still a cheap nasty git at 60odd. Whos Rish though?! Hes my asian freind.. I wasnt talking to you |
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