Best ice hockey equipment according to redditors

Looks like right now the following are still in stock and on sale:

AX1 - 75 Grip
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http://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Senior-Dynasty-Hockey-Zetterberg/dp/B00BNRHHN2/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1407737419&sr=1-1&keywords=Warrior+Senior+Dynasty+AX1+75

• Burrows (L)
  
• Chara (L/R)
  
• Kovalev (L/R)
  
• Kremlin (L)
  
  
  AX1 - 85 Clear
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  http://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Senior-Dynasty-Hockey-Burrows/dp/B00BNRH1E2/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1407737432&sr=1-1&keywords=Warrior+Senior+Dynasty+AX1+85
  
  
• Burrows (L)
  
• Chara (L)
  
• Kopitar (L)
  
• Kovalchuk (L)
  
• Zetterberg (L)
  
  
  AX1 - 85 Grip
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  http://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Senior-Dynasty-Hockey-Burrows/dp/B00BNRGU44/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1407737432&sr=1-2&keywords=Warrior+Senior+Dynasty+AX1+85
  
  
• Burrows (L)
  
• Chara (L/R)
  
• Kopitar (L/R)
  
• Kovalchuk (R)
  
• Kovalev (L)
  
• Kremlin (L/R)
  
• Zetterberg (R)
  
  
  AX1 - 100 Grip
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  http://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Senior-Dynasty-Hockey-Kopitar/dp/B00BNRGCII/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1407737982&sr=1-1&keywords=Warrior+Senior+Dynasty+AX1+100
  
  
• Borrows (L)
  
• Chara (L)
  
• Kovalev (L)
  
• Kremlin (L/R)
  
• Zetterberg (L)
  
  
  AX1 - 100 Clear
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  http://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Senior-Dynasty-Hockey-Zetterberg/dp/B00BNRGOE0/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1407737982&sr=1-2&keywords=Warrior+Senior+Dynasty+AX1+100
  
  
• Burrows (L/R)
  
• Chara (L/R)
  
• Kopitar (L/R)
  
• Kovalchuk (L/R)
  
• Zetterberg (L)

Probably this: https://www.amazon.com/Powerfoot-Hockey-Skate-Performance-Insert/dp/B01A9EMLR6

I ordered on yesterday. Also ordered Bauer 2.0 feet inserts.

You could try these and see if they help. Worth a try before jumping straight to new skates.

I mainly play CSGO and I had the same problem. The Razer grip, Logitech grip, and the grips that came with my Skoll are all mediocre at best for me.

I highly recommend that you find whatever shape you like the best and put Lizard Skins Grip Tape on it. I promise you won't regret it. It is incredibly grippy with no residue or breaking apart. I put it on the sides where my fingers contact as well as the palm area.

You can make it look very aesthetically pleasing by cutting it to follow the curves of the mouse. Like this G305

Amazon Link

It's $10 for like 4ft and it beats any grip on any mouse you've tried by a mile.

Pull ups are one of the best upper body exercises you can do. They work the rhomboidius, teres major, serratus groups, rotator cuff, forearms, and hands in addition to the lats. The pecs and abs are used if pull-ups are done from a dead hang.

Pull downs with the bands work the arms and lats. Another option for working your way up to full pull ups, which is quite a bit more expensive than bands, is using something like a [TRX System].(http://www.amazon.com/TRX-Suspension-Training-anchor-separately/dp/B002YIA6SM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1345736437&sr=8-3&keywords=trx).

tl;drDo pull ups if you can.

Skate Fenders are really nice to have and not part of the default gear load-out.


An accessory bag (something like this) is really useful for keeping small loose stuff like tape, wax, honing stone, extra laces, etc contained instead of rattling around in your bag.


A Boot Dryer is great for after the game keeping your skates and gloves from getting nasty and helping them last longer.


Air Freshner/odor absorber for the bag. Especially if you dont air your gear out. Even something as small and simple as these can help a lot.


A multi-tool. Doesn't have to be fancy or expensive. Just something to tighten up loose screws with, cut tape or torn bits of gear, and maybe occasionally open a bottle with.

If it’s just space ABOVE your toes, you should try these: https://www.amazon.com/Adrenaline-Design-Powerfoot-Hockey-Performance/dp/B01N7Z4QBI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=hockey+toe&qid=1567893086&s=gateway&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.ca/BIC-Vancouver-Canucks-Full-Lighters/dp/B00SXHGWMC

Maybe it was a Canucks Bic lighter? Maybe. You can totally Amazon one of those if that’s right.

https://www.amazon.ca/BIC-Vancouver-Canucks-Full-Lighters/dp/B00SXHGWMC

it's a skate lace key.

https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Folding-Lace-Tightener/dp/B0050K32TQ

>it was Bic, it was partially or all blue, and it said Vancouver on it.


Did it look like this? Canucks lighter with Vancouver on it

I’d look into getting an EZ goal. https://www.amazon.com/EZGoal-Hockey-Folding-Backstop-Targets/dp/B00DGX30Q4

Cheaper and supposedly good quality. If I had space to make a shooting area, that’s what I’d get.

Welcome back! I recently got a pair of Powerfoot Hockey Skate inserts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TFY490E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sNjjybR42A2BK for my new Bauer skates and LOVE them. They fill the negative space above your toes and I noticed a difference the first time I skated with them. Granted, I am not a great skater but it definitely helped with the fit of my skate and stability.

Or you could buy this and build off of it. This is going to be what i use to make mine for Halloween.

http://www.amazon.com/Mylec-Pro-Goalie-Mask-White/dp/B00017IGQW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376597080&sr=8-2&keywords=goalie+mask

or you could buy this and paint it-http://www.amazon.com/Skull-Skeleton-Airsoft-Paintball-Protect/dp/B00AQTWM6A/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&qid=1376597152&sr=8-29&keywords=goalie+mask

Bought something similar to this years ago and to this day it is the best investment I made in my hockey playing hobby.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00325MFW6/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_ImCYCbJ9AR3CK

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBYJMLI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

EZeefit booties help, jam straps help, there are awesome these AWESOME toe inserts I use that snug my toes in: https://www.amazon.com/Powerfoot-Hockey-Skate-Performance-Insert/dp/B01A9EMLR6

Adrenaline Design Powerfoot

These are a skaters dream for a loose toe box. All my skates have them.

There's two, a hockey grip and a bat grip. I personally like the bat grip a little more. Make sure to get the 0.5mm ones though.

https://www.amazon.com/Lizard-Skins-Grip-Black-0-5mm/dp/B00FAW40AE/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lizard%2Bskin%2Bbat%2Bgrip%2B0.5&qid=1574262350&sr=8-1&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Lizard-Skins-0-5mm-Hockey-Black/dp/B01NBYJY8W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37NGTH1GB4LGO&dchild=1&keywords=lizard+skin+0.5mm&qid=1574261206&sprefix=lizard+skin+0.%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1

I'm planning on doing a grip tape mod with Lizard Skins because I have sweaty hands and also hate the logo. The logo is a little less than an inch tall so it shouldn't be too hard.

Well I personally haven't tried the normal version of the EC2-B but I wouldn't count on it as beeing grippy. I would recommend buying some Lizard Skin 0.5mm (Amazon DE) along with it. But the mouse has got a really nice shape apart from Zowies inconistent black coatings. My hand is 18.5x9.5cm and the EC2-B (Divina edition) is currently my main mouse alongside the KPOE. If you're looking for something similar with stock rubber sides then take a look at the Logitech G403.

https://www.amazon.de/Lizard-Skins-Camouflage-Hockeyschl%C3%A4ger-Schwarz-Camo/dp/B01NBYJY8W/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=lizard+skin+0%2C5&qid=1559000150&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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Have you tried one of these?

Seems like you have it mostly covered. I got the Concept 3 (I liked it a lot better than the Hybrid) and it came with a protective bag. But a shirt would work fine as long as it's thick enough and it'll actually stay on.

I bought THESE, and they do seem to help with fogging a bit, though the main advantage is less sweat dripping into my eyes.

Another concern is water, though your Hybrid will be a lot easier to drink with than my Concept. Problem I've seen is people with stubby water bottle tips (Like the standard Gatorade bottles) have a hard time drinking through the slots. Just make sure you have something with a straw (I have the 90 degree bend squeeze bottles) or you're prepared to drench yourself occasionally if you squirt it through the bars and miss. Otherwise you're unclipping your straps every time you want to drink.

Edit: This is what came with my Concept. Might be worth it if you don't want to mess around with a shirt, or risk having your helmet come out.

Another option to get a bit more grip on a pistol grip that /u/oakleyguy87 could try is hockey grip tape. It's cheap, soft (for delicate hands), and non permanent.

Good point. My current skates need toe caps as they were too tall in the toe. These have a world of difference.
https://www.amazon.com/Powerfoot-Hockey-Skate-Performance-Insert/dp/B01A9EMLR6

Hello! I am a girl so I am normally a size 7/8 shoe and I am a size 3 skate. The toe box has a bit of space but I plan on using powerfoot. (https://www.amazon.com/Powerfoot-Hockey-Skate-Performance-Insert/dp/B01A9EMLR6) to cover the bit of extra space. Definitely swing by your shop and get fitted. My toes brush the end lightly and it feels perfect on the ice!

Pick your flavor.

https://www.amazon.com/EZGoal-Hockey-Folding-2-Inch-White/dp/B0093U9RUC

https://www.amazon.com/EZGoal-67109-Heavy-Duty-Official-Regulation/dp/B00LW5YCII

https://www.amazon.com/EZGoal-Hockey-Folding-Backstop-Targets/dp/B00DGX30Q4

https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Folding-Steel-Hockey-Backstop/dp/B00E2560CQ

Lizard tape is pretty soft, you could probably wrap some around it, its got adhesive backing.

Here's a weird one: a butter knife.

I use it to open cans that have a pull-tab top without wrecking my fingers. Stick the tip through the loop, lever up.

See also: an electric can opener, this giant pill organizer, these grab bars that can easily be installed in the tiniest of apartment bathrooms without starting an argument with your landlord (priceless!) combined with this hockey tape (put it on your grab bars and crutch handles to keep your hands from slipping) and these anti-slip stickers, (I even put the stickers on the bathroom floor.)

power foot

I ordered these this week, sorry if someone else already mentioned these.

Also if you live in an apartment or are a night owl with room mates, this foam puck - Works great on carpet and is basically completely silent. The downside of course is the weight is that it weights almost nothing and there's no tactile feedback so you don't get as good of practice, but you can shoot it, so there's a benefit there.

Not op, but I got the EZ Goal setup from Amazon. Excellent home tool, but be sure to buy the two inch pole. I've dented a place here and there, but they are extremely subtle dents. I'm very pleased with it.

Thanks - it looks like Amazon pricematched Target since it was $139 when I looked a couple days ago. Ordering from Amazon now. Link here: https://www.amazon.com/EZGoal-Hockey-Folding-Backstop-Targets/dp/B00DGX30Q4

"Infinity skins" - No. But you can always use this. 0.5mm , there are also thicker.

I have it’s ok but didn’t really help much with sweaty hands IMO ... I mean if you’re gonna be spending that much money anyway you should just go ahead and get Lizard Skins grip or some of sort of DSP material grip tape

Lizard Skins .5mm Hockey Grip (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NH9P8BA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XIstDbTHSK204

yep. but they have hockey tape and u can use that on a mouse to have more grip
amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Lizard-Skins-5mm-Hockey-Grip/dp/B07CJQ2SS9?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2595629011
fully lizard skinned gpw: https://imgur.com/gallery/tkdVUwq

this?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lizard-Skins-Durasoft-Polymer-Hockey/dp/B01NH9P8BA

Pretty much the sports thingy. Link are 0.5mm hockey but u have more options like Bar tape and so. U need to cut them for yourself.

I got it on amazon germany. Thats the link not sure it it might be of any help but there you go. They also have different colors and camo designs.


Lizard Skins 0,5 mm DSP Dura weichem Polymer Camouflage Hockeyschläger Grip Tape, schwarz 99 cm https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01NH9P8BA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ie.IDbQVKMGY9

http://www.amazon.com/Mylec-Pro-Goalie-Mask-White/dp/B00017IGQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382661716&sr=8-1&keywords=Mylec+goalie+mask

http://www.amazon.com/Mylec-Pro-Goalie-Mask-Color/dp/B00C7Z4VHE/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1382661716&sr=8-11&keywords=Mylec+goalie+mask

Here's 2, not sure if it's what you're looking for, but searching amazon always works.

Did you see this one?

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01NBYJMLI

Yep, just figured this out myself. I actually found some rubber hockey tape that’s specifically made to be adhesive on one side and grippy on the other. Works amazing for any game tiles/map pieces that don’t have a usable backside. I’ll edit the amazon link in but I’m pretty sure it’s called “Lizard Grip”.

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Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MTT9KI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1426290662&sr=8-1&keywords=unwaxed+hockey+laces&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

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Thank you! I used this one.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBYJY8W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Guard-7093-Proguard-Foam/dp/B00AK1MN1S

at 1 ounce, the number of physical pucks doesn't change that much but weight is no longer a factor, as even 16,000 of them would be less than the payload capacity.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008MTT9KI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1426290662&sr=8-1&keywords=unwaxed+hockey+laces&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

I received this trx system before I left and it really was great. Super compact and easy to use in a house or even wrapped around a tree. Kind of pricey but my experience with it was great. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002YIA6SM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TFY490E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sNjjybR42A2BK

These are bomb. Get them for sure.

Its an old school hockey mask. Late 80s to mid 90s. I owned one personally.

Edit: of course amazon has them: https://www.amazon.com/Mylec-Pro-Goalie-Mask-White/dp/B00017IGQW/

https://www.amazon.com/Lizard-Skins-5mm-Hockey-Black/dp/B01NH9P8BA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=lizard+grip+hockey&qid=1565514644&s=gateway&sprefix=lizard+gr&sr=8-2 I then made a stencil with some painters tape and stuck it on the tape and cut it. I fallowed a YouTube video on it
https://youtu.be/eCz7aGU5hhE
But hotline has started to make these now too
https://www.itaktech.com/products/hotline-games-logitech-g-pro-wireless-anti-slip-grip

Awesome!

Do you miss ankle support?

Also, you're welcome

This was the exact stick I bought when I first started playing about 6 years ago, except mine was an 85 flex. I loved it, it's name was "Animal Mother". It eventually got worn out enough I replaced it.

First, the Draper blade is now the Henrique with Warrior (also used to be Kopitar). I got a Warrior AX1 on clearance, but it seems like many websites are getting really low on stock of these. I found it to perform very similar to the AK. I prefer the matte finish, but the grip on the AX1 works great. It's not what I would call tacky the way normal "grip" sticks are. I'm pretty sure any of the Warrior Dynasty sticks would be comparable to your AK.

Is this what you are using: https://www.amazon.de/Lizard-Skins-weichem-Camouflage-Hockeyschl%C3%A4ger/dp/B01NH9P8BA/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=lizard+skins+grip+tape&qid=1563568022&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Things you can try -

• insoles
  
  
• Powerfoot (https://www.amazon.com/Powerfoot-Hockey-Skate-Performance-Insert/dp/B01A9EMLR6) pads. I have these in my size-too-big skates.
  
  
• Put a cut up sponge over your foot under the tongue to take up room (I also do a variation of this).
  
  
• Wear two pair of thin socks (I also do this).
  
  Man I need to buy new skates.

Good luck with the challenge if you do it :)


TRX is a form of strength/pilates classes that use resistance straps attached to a bar, and you do exercise using this resistance. You can buy the straps for at-home use but I go to group classes for it, which I adore.

This is what they use at my fitness center: (with a big bar that about 12 people attach themselves to) http://www.amazon.ca/TRX-Suspension-Training-6287-Trainer/dp/B002YIA6SM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332340111&sr=8-1,

http://www.trxtraining.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&utm_source=pjn&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliates

This is a photo I got off google images, which kind of looks like something we'd do in class: http://suspensiontrainingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/TRX-training-class-1.jpg

This is the V-shaped bar that we attach the TRX straps to: http://www.trxtraining.com/images/products/340x220_trx-training-zone.jpg

I know a few gyms offer this in my area but it's still not super popular, I get the feeling that it's a fairly new style of fitness.

I bought this and set it up in my basement:

https://www.amazon.com/Wet-Gear-Hockey-Equipment-Dryer-Rack/dp/B00325MFW6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1491945791&sr=8-3&keywords=hockey+dryer

You can use lizard skin grip, bat or hockey either works, https://www.amazon.com/Lizard-Skins-Grip-Black-0-5mm/dp/B00FAW40AE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549582001&sr=8-3&keywords=lizard+skin+grip+tape+0.5mm https://www.amazon.com/Lizard-Skins-0-5mm-Hockey-Black/dp/B01NBYJY8W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1549582001&sr=8-5&keywords=lizard+skin+grip+tape+0.5mm just make sure its 0.5mm

Yeah, I just this week was trying to buy THIS hockey goal backstop, but "Usually ships within 4 to 5 months?" WTH? Is that time frame taking into account the culling the ore from the earth and smelting it into iron first or something? Anyway, I went with THIS one instead even though I just needed the backstop and it's double the price, I guess I'll try and sell the goal for $40 and recover some of the $$$.

I use Zogs because coconut is my favorite thing in the world and it's pretty relaxing to me to tape and wax my sticks after a long day and enjoying the scent while doing it.

It's also pretty decent at its job of preventing snow buildup so your stick doesn't look like an old garage freezer after every shift.

I recommend this for grip

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBYJY8W/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_bW25CbGZYKDCY

Here it is:

- link for Europe: https://www.amazon.de/Lizard-Skins-weichem-Camouflage-Hockeyschl%C3%A4ger/dp/B01NH9P8BA/

- link for USA: https://lizardskins.com/hockey/hockey-grip-tape-05-mm

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I've been playing in these for a while:

https://smile.amazon.com/Skate-Fender-Pro/dp/B005RSHOPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500576116&sr=8-1&keywords=skate+fenders

Doesn't really change my skating style, and it's an extra something between the puck and your skate. I've taken two pucks off of them (but to be fair, no serious clap bombs) and it does seem to make a difference. Seemed to spread out the impact and deaden the impact some. Wish the velcro straps were a little neater, they seem kinda cheap.

70 bucks and some ribbing in the locker room or an ER visit and a few weeks off. No brainer for me.

The G305 is 100g, that's pretty heavy for shooters, a lighter mouse helps with better aim. If you don't want to buy a new mouse I recommend replacing the AA battery inside with a AAA battery + Adapter (or even better, a button battery) and if you want to do it properly also 3D print a few parts to save weight. You can get the mouse down to 57g this way easily.

If you have issues with grip put some Lizard Skin Tape on it, the weight is not why your mouse is slipping but the texture.