Good thing you asked this because im in the same situation right now. I have been getting by using my old backpack from high school. It holds my skates, gloves and puck. But that's about it.
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I've never met a person who took to ice skating like a seal to water. Get out there and give it a shot! If I can do it, anyone can.Originally Posted by Bubbadel2
Oh, and just in case anyone is interested in wheeled bags, I use an TPS Ice Cap wheeled bag. The thing is huge enough to fit all my equipment (which are pretty large). I don't know what kinda mongoloids thrash their bags in matters of weeks, but my bag has lasted me years.
I know how you feel. When I started playing I was trying to pay for college at the same time.
I think it helps to really realize what you need and what you don't.
Do not buy a nice stick. You won't know how to use it.
Buy one piece at a time over time, if you really want to play.
With skating, try to play a game at the lowest level of wherever you're going to play. I played in the beginner league at my local roller rink. Thankfully, it is pretty slow. That will help you really gauge if you're a terrible skater or not. Who knows, you might be underestimating yourself!I had a little experience skating before I started, but after a year of playing in the low league, I started getting faster and have moved up two levels since then.
In terms of back to equipment, I would try Hockey Overstock
I just purchased a nice stick from there (now that I know how to shoot), and it came the next day with simple UPS shipping!
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I have a 40" one of these <b><font color=cc0000>NEW ARRIVAL</font></b><br>RBK 5K 36in. Deluxe Carry Bag '08 Model
I've been an advocate of the SD Power Dry bag for awhile. I paid $120 +$60 for blower for it about almost 2 years ago and it's still very handy. I'd say it's big, not huge, but big. And like all wheeled bags, you don't get the benefit of hoisting it up on your shoulders and instead sometimes have to trump over your friends' **** on the floor. However, the ventilation system (air blower is just an added bonus!) works great and your equipment (when stored properly) will never fester, will never rot and will stay dry and as fresh as can be without washing. I'd reccomend it if you have a truck, SUV or van. If you have a car, I'd say you should go for a backpack with lots of vent holes. With the bag, you don't even need the blower. If you have a truck, just put it in the bed and when you get home, just open the bag and leave it open. I only use the blower sometimes for long skate sessions but that's more for the skates than anything. I've washed some of my jerseys & gear only a few times since I started playing again 2 years ago (not my gloves or helmet) and with the help of the bag, none of my stuff smells like hockey player.
Finally somoene promoting the rolling ones and with some input for the blowers.
I have a truck, but im not too keen on leaving my stuff in the bed for even a small amount of time. I dont trust people, particularly with my sticks. I still live with my folks so i dont exactly have an abundance of space to just have stuff scattered about. I even keep my skates in their boxes while theyre in my room just to keep the clutter down. The big bag with the fan would be great (if it actually works) cus i can just roll it into my room, plug it in, and leave it till i use it next time (besides things i need to wash and etc).
Sure is a jump in price though... it's a tough call....
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