[undercoverbrother]

Polak is a new skater.

- Helmet - you have one head. I just bought my boy mid level helmet (adult size for $170. Spend money on your lid.

- Shoulder Pads - nah, you don't really need them. If you feel safer with them, buy something cheap.

- Elbow Pads - yes this is needed, most times elbow will be the first point of contact for a new skater when they fall.

- Hockey Pants - no biggy, just make sure they some tail bone coverage, buy used

- Jock Shorts - make sure you get a cup with soft sides

- Shin Pads - meh, buy a used set

- Hockey Socks - cheap as possible.

If you are buying skates spend money there for mid level pair. Nothing is worse than sore feet when you are learning to skate.