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@flip12 I'm in the southern part, will be playing in Vojens. Thanks for the suggestions, but DBA will not be my go-to place, you never know how stuff there has been treated. Money really isn't an issue, I just don't want to spend thousands upon thousands, if I don't end up playing after a year. That's my only reason to go for mid-level stuff Also, this isn't even Old Boys. It's a beginners team for "grownups" (you can look it up at VIK's website, it called "Motion C"). It's just a team for people wanting some exercise, which I'm in dire need of @Cosmic Great, thank you. I'm sure that I won't be able to tell the difference between sticks. So if I get mostly the same from a cheaper product, then thats fantastic. And I do get that accidents happen, and blocking shots can be dangerous. But it's not like I don't want protective gear, quite the contrary actually. I just think, that I'll get more "fun" out of it, if I'm able to move properly.

It's a no contact, no slapshot league as far as I've understood. So probably nothing like the US 😂

Well, I already had a helmet at the top of my list. I ride mountainbikes from spring till fall, and a helmet is essentially more important than the bike itself. Also, I live off of what's in there, so avoiding head injuries is my top priority (having fun is a close second). Another thing, I think people didn't get the part about me actually being able to skate. I do not start from scratch 😀. I'm a reasonably proficient skater. And I'm currently in a pair of Mako's that fit really well. So protective gear is what I'm missing. I've been skating for almost 30 years. Grew up with a bigger brother who was a goalie. And played tag with most of the hockey players at the public sessions each weekend 😊 But getting back to protective gear, I can, with the exception of shin guards, get a full set of CCM QLT 270 gear in my size from online stores, and prices are actually not bad. But as everyone here knows, fit is always and issue when buying online. Oh and one more thing. Thank you all who've replied, it's rare to see so many, long and informative responses, in this age where people usually flame each other online. You guys are great 😀

I have a pair of Mako's, so I need protection and a stick. I used to play roller hockey, but I really do suck at stick handling, so something remotely similar to my old wooden sticks, seems like a good idea.

Well, that the thing. We don't really have that many LHS's left here in Denmark. The only stores with a small amount of variety, are usually online ones. The club has a deal with one of them, so I can get a few bits and pieces at discounted rates, but nothing major. I'll take a closer look at the QLT stuff for sure. It's those exact catalogues that I'm referring to with the "marketing-bull" part of my post. It does serve as a nice reference though :) I was more after personal experiences here, as manufacturers can usually be a bit... Creative in their marketing. (Remember the old Nike skates? Lots of hype and high profile players, but there really weren't that great, and heavy too). But it seems that QLT is what most people suggest, so thanks everyone. I'll continue the hunt.

Hi guys I've moved back closer to where I grew up, and they have a beer league type team, that I'm considering joining. I'm 33 and out of shape xD, I've been skating since I was 5, but I've never played, other than private teambuilding type stuff (my brother was a goalie though, and I grew up skating with him and his teammates). So to my question, since I have no equipment and the clubs loaner gear is old and heavy (it's 10+ years old), I'm considering getting my own. But I haven't kept up with gear, and I'm having a hard time separating marketing-bull from actual facts, so I'm hoping for a bit of help here. Since the league is no contact, all out protection is not a priority, and I do value agility. What entry-mid level equipment should I look out for? I've always, especially, hated the way hockey pants almost felt like oversized diapers, and really restricted my movement. But I'm sure things have progressed since the late 90'ies :D