Slapshot9123 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Well I have a huge problem here. Here in Illinois there really isnt a shop to get skates at unless I want to get like pf2 but I dont. So my only option is online. On ebay I can get some good deals on these following skates. R, RL, Violaters, Proto Si, Acceleators All new and all for arround the same price. I can also order the He550 but I am looking to save as much money as possible for a new stick. Can you tell me your experiences, problems, and what you liked about the skates. Also, how do they stack up with each other. Any input will be helpful.Thanks For Any HelpColin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSchultz 25 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Where in IL are you?The 5500 are good skates. I believe quite a few people here have them, and they are a popular skate at my rink. I ordered 9500's from ePuck, cos nobody in IL has them retail.Don't skimp on skates. Skates and stick are the most essential pieces of playing hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Torhs Team 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 ya, both me and schultzy live in illinios , maybe we can help you find a shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slapshot9123 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Well I play AA ice for the Vikings of orland park and I live in tinley. Ive never really played roller. I will be playing at Homer. Jerrys in Alsip and the local rinks are the shops I know of. But I havent been to Jerrys in a long time so I really dont know what they have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Use the MSH Buy section to save some cash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 i have the RL and they are alright. Cheapest skates I could find in my size(13/14), cost me $60 on ebay. The footbeds suck, but I bought some dr shock insoles and those are alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSchultz 25 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Well I play AA ice for the Vikings of orland park and I live in tinley. Ive never really played roller. I will be playing at Homer. Jerrys in Alsip and the local rinks are the shops I know of. But I havent been to Jerrys in a long time so I really dont know what they have. Funny, I play at Homer right now.Not much in your area, I'd say. Isn't there a Gunzo's in Alsip? I swore there was. If so, I KNOW they have the 5500 skate. Their Morton Grove, and Darien stores have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slapshot9123 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 No just a jerrys in Alsip well this has got me thinking. Maybe I will take a pair of my ice skates and put some frames on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyguy2925 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 great idea...thats what i'm doing when i start playing roller in a couple of months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
