Thread: Equipment advice

Originally Posted by VCRW

Hey, thanks! These guys are in Agoura Hills. I will definitely check them out too.

They have very little in stock.

You can also go visit Hans at the pro shop at the Culver City rink. Dude knows his stuff and has great prices. I swear by him and you don't have to drive through enemy territory (the OC).

Originally Posted by Mr. Irreverent

You can also go visit Hans at the pro shop at the Culver City rink. Dude knows his stuff and has great prices. I swear by him and you don't have to drive through enemy territory (the OC).

Hans is awesome but there isnt alot of variety.

Hans can come across as a bit intimidating.

I agree with IanMonsta about the lack of variety, but he does a heck of a job of getting you exactly what you need. I don't think he's intimidating either, he's just an old German man. I'm going back to buy the rest of my gear in a couple of weeks... Hans FTW!!!

i used mission and gear all my life in roller
so i tried mission ice and i hated them
then i get nike's used and hated them

so i went to hockey giant and tried on a bunch of skates and i ended up liking the easton's the best
but i have a wide foot

they are very comfortable though

Originally Posted by Mr. Irreverent

I agree with IanMonsta about the lack of variety, but he does a heck of a job of getting you exactly what you need. I don't think he's intimidating either, he's just an old German man. I'm going back to buy the rest of my gear in a couple of weeks... Hans FTW!!!

Well, since he has little selection, you'll never know what you need. How are you going to try on skates he doesn't have? When selecting skates, you need to find the best skates for your foot, not the best skates for your foot which are in the shop.

And whatever you do, for the love of God, do not let him sharpen your skates. His skate sharpening has been legendary for its, umm, creativity, for at least two decades.

Originally Posted by santiclaws

Well, since he has little selection, you'll never know what you need. How are you going to try on skates he doesn't have? When selecting skates, you need to find the best skates for your foot, not the best skates for your foot which are in the shop.

And whatever you do, for the love of God, do not let him sharpen your skates. His skate sharpening has been legendary for its, umm, creativity, for at least two decades.

Hater.

Originally Posted by santiclaws

And whatever you do, for the love of God, do not let him sharpen your skates. His skate sharpening has been legendary for its, umm, creativity, for at least two decades.

LMAO. I had Hans sharpen my skates once. I think I had to go to Golden Bear to have the re-sharpened soon after. Hans has great stories though. Great guy.