Which blade curve...

[Roach 0]

Which blade curve/pattern would you start a 4-6 year beginner with? Looking for opinions and/or recommendations. Would it be better to start them with a straight blade (i.e. Modano) or a different blade (i.e. Drury)?

Thanks in advance.

[Eazy_b97 1]

Modano is probably best, but this should really be in the Equipment forum.

[forsberg91 0]

Wrong section...

-EDIT-Ahhh Eazy beat me to it...

[Roach 0]

Apologies for posting in the wrong forum.

Mods, kindly move.

Thanks.

[jeffv 0]

The curve that is the least curved. Modano/forsberg is a good example. You want to teach the young'uns how to have good shot mechanics and a good backhand before letting them loose with the big open faces and deep curves.

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

4 years old? Why not a Tri-pod blade modified from my grandmother's cane.....

[Project_2501 0]

Wouldn't you want to just find a junior stick with a straight blade?

[Chadd 916]

I would suggest a straight blade until you find out if they are a natural righty or lefty. After that keep them in small curves to they learn how to shoot, pass and stickhandle with both sides of the blade.

[kkancho 6]

I say a straight blade too. Gretzky and Crosby use straight blades so you can't go wrong ;)

[Roach 0]

Thanks, Chadd and kkancho!

Which manufacturers make straight blades? And what patterns should I look for?

If Crosby uses a straight blade, then would that be Sherwood?

[Sticks of Fury 0]

I saw a CCM one that is all Corsair colored blue(plane in 1945's WWII)that is a straight blade for Youths at a Walmart in Vancouver. Can't describe the color well but I have something similiar with a thornton blade. I have a 242 HEAT CCM stick. That should give you a start.

[kkancho 6]

I've seen some Sherwood Crosby blades at costco priced at 2 for $20

[Project_2501 0]

I've seen some Sherwood Crosby blades at costco priced at 2 for $20

Sherwood Crosby's used to be an open heel curve.

You'll want to look into Junior bauer sticks. The one I have in my basement from a long time ago is straight. Junior Impact 200 I believe is the model on it.

[Chadd 916]

Thanks, Chadd and kkancho!

Which manufacturers make straight blades? And what patterns should I look for?

If Crosby uses a straight blade, then would that be Sherwood?

At one point we had some Itechs that were straight that also had a very small shaft diameter.

[jason37 2]

http://www.hockeygiant.com/rbk1kstksr.html

[Project_2501 0]

3 problems:

1. Curved blade

2. Sr. shaft dimension

3. Need to order 6 minimum

[forsberg91 0]

Flat or Modano/Forsberg

[Roach 0]

Thanks for all the input, guys!

As of the moment I have the following manufacturers that I would like to look into:

Sherwood

CCM

Bauer

Innovative

If anyone sees any straight blades on any of the internet shops or pics of sticks with straight blades, please send me the link as I don't have any access to hockey shops in my country. Brand and exact stick models also appreciated if you don't have any other info.

Thanks, again!