What ice hockey stick should i get?
457282
Get one of the new Warrior sticks.
620820
I've tried Bauer, CCM, Easton, and Tackla.  Nothing has lasted longer than my pair of Tackla's.  I've had them for 9 years now.  Even though I only play on a league now, they lasted through 2 years of college and almost 8 years of a weekly men's league.  I've tried the new Easton Ultra Lite, and I was impressed.  They are pretty light, but the seams look like they'd come apart after one season.\n\nWhat position do you play?  That would be one of the deciding factors if it were me...\n\n*Defense\nWin: Tackla\nPlace: Easton\nShow: Bauer\n\n*Winger/Center\nWin: Easton\nPlace: Tackla\nShow: Bauer\n\nGood Luck
741959
Different brands of skates fit differently.\n\nI'd go for fit first, brand second.  I'm skating on a pair of low-end Vapors and they're fine.\n\nAs with sticks, skates are a fairly personal thing, and every skate has its own characteristics.  I'm a fast skater, and my current Vapors pitch me forward just a little -- it's less good for when I'm playing D and doing a lot of backwards skating, but when I'm playing forward and really going all out to skate fast, that foot angle is great.\n\nAmong the Vapors there's difference in quality, too.  Mine were cheap and you can tell... the rivets rusted out fast, and the blade steel is low quality... it rusts fast and needs sharpening oftener than my old pair of skates.  I'm hoping to change the blades out this winter.  The rust I can live with.  Keeps my laces tight.   :D
261887
Get yourself a 15-pack of Top Flite XL2000's or Pinnacles.  When it comes to new balls for a beginner, that's the best bang for you buck.
244306
try the beckett guide:\n\nThe newest edition of this popular hockey resource lists more than half a million cards and includes an easy-to-use alphabetical guide listing every card issued for more than 25,000 individual players and coaches. Includes pricing for player cards from the NHL, minor and junior leagues, as well as European leagues nearly every hockey card ever produced!
325474
There is the Charlotte Ice House in Charlotte (that should be pretty close) at the Eastland Mall. You could try that because usually every Ice House in NC has some sort of hockey association.
1147457
Pujil Sticks\n\nhttp://www.pugilstick.com/PugilStick/
21523
I really like the head radical flexpoint (the one aggasi uses).  That thing can push through any ball no matter how fast it is going.  It has a really clean hit to it.
705277
Air hockey all the way.  just put one on lay-a-way for my daughter for christmas
246046
If you want good skates that are going to last, you're going to need to spend at least $100.  You may be able to find some older models at some of the online stores for a reasonable price.  If you don't mind used skates, ebay or CL would be good.  Try some of these online stores...\n\nhttp://www.aggressivemall.com\nhttp://www.rollerwarehouse.com - These guys have some older model Salomon's for $69.00 but in limited sizes.\nhttp://www.inlinewarehouse.com
782109
Buy one from a sports shop. Or u can use the one below, open the link.
767994
You need better bearings.  ABEC rates there skate (roller-hockey) bearings from 1-9, 1 being the worst, 9 being the best. As far as I have seen, RB and SB bearings are the same size, I could be wrong though.\n\nAs a general rule of thumb, the more expensive, the better.\n\nIn other words, you're not gonna find them at Dick's or Wal-Mart, so the price will be genuine.\n\nGo to a hockey store and ask the guy working there.  Chance are he's not gonna be the shlub you'll find at Dick's durin the holiday season, he'll actually know what he's talking about.\n\nEither that or..... google it.... shhhhhhhhh..... you'll find what you need.
712278
Lots of good suggestions made so far. Skating with weights is a great one..it really helps you feel lighter and quicker. All leg excerises are good, speed starts with your burst and you need leg strength to have burst. \n  To improve stick handling the biggest trick is to get a shorter stick. Most players who struggle with stick handling often have too long a stick. If you cut your stick now with skates on to your nose try cutting it to your chin. If you use a shorter stick it may also help with some speed as it will get you a little lower in your skating position.\n  Last there is NO substitute for practice! Listen to the best players around you and the pro's and the common theme you will hear is how hard they work at their game. Dont go through the motions when practicing...keep your focus and practice like it is the end of the game and you need a goal. And practice specific skills during each practice, dont hop around doing a little of this-a little of that.\n Good luck...and remember skate with your head up!
780763
If you honestly can't tell the difference between boards I would go for one of those plastic boards that you can strap onto your sorels. They are about $15 at the hardware store.\n\nThis is not the time of year to be getting good cheap new gear, but try a local ski swap and try to find some used boots/bindings. Then at the end of the season get a pair of new boots 40% off. I really like burton boots/bindings. I just got a Rome deck and I'm loving it.\n\nPalmer sucks. I hope Sean Palmer burns in hell for making crappy decks.
625336
It doesn't matter. Unless you are doing hard inline skating.\nJust go for the basic ones. Someone at your local sports store should help you.\nI use 7 mm
141985
lets see:\n\nFor Control: Head Flexpoint Prestige or Wilson Prostaff 6.1 Classic\n\nFor Power: Wilson n8\n\nFor all around - Head Liquidmetal radical\n\nit all depends on ur preference, if u want control, go head flexpoint or wilson prostaff, if u want power, go for the larger headed racquets...
526204
i would suggest getting a pair of used skates there going to be cheaper. also your 10 and your still growing most likely next year your going to have to get a new pair