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Hack&Lube · 05-18-2012, 11:58 AM

This summer, I'm going to start playing some shinny with some other beginner-intermediate players but I've been told I should get a full set of gear. I've never played hockey on ice before but I am okay at skating (but haven't skated for 3 years now).

I'll need a helmet w/visor, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, stick, shin guards (might have some already), and I already have some old skates.

What should I be looking for in gear? What's a cheap way to get everything that I need? I'm not sure how the sizes and all the terms work for when I'm shopping for gear. Maybe buy a complete used set off kijiji? Do I even need stuff like hockey pants?

05-18-2012, 11:58 AM	#1
Hack&Lube Atomic Nerd Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Calgary Exp:	Help me figure out what gear I need to start playing shinny This summer, I'm going to start playing some shinny with some other beginner-intermediate players but I've been told I should get a full set of gear. I've never played hockey on ice before but I am okay at skating (but haven't skated for 3 years now). I'll need a helmet w/visor, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, stick, shin guards (might have some already), and I already have some old skates. What should I be looking for in gear? What's a cheap way to get everything that I need? I'm not sure how the sizes and all the terms work for when I'm shopping for gear. Maybe buy a complete used set off kijiji? Do I even need stuff like hockey pants?