Allsmokenopancake 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 OK, so being relatively new to hockey, has provided me with excuses to get different gear as I progressed over the past year.I have my shoulders/elbows and shinpads, all fine.In the past 6-7 months I have Got a new helmetGot a new pair of glovesGot new skatesGot new pantsGot roller hockey skates for practicing away from the rinkGot inline pants (2 pairs) Got inline GirdleGot 4 sticks, none of which are broken yet.Got a bunch of practice jerseys, sox, books (on conditioning for hockey by peter twist, and high performance skating), helmet tools, skate tools, stuff I have not used.I don't need anything, yet I want more more more. We are saving for a house, we have to go back home to Ireland in novemeber again, so are putting money away from that.Anyone else flat out of excuses for getting more stuff, but just wants to keep on buying? Is there a pill available to inhibit gearwhores like myself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosydar 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 I've quit. I don't think I've purchased one hockey thing within the last year. Of course, I haven't been playing that much, but still I'm impressed with myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pantherfan 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 I can't stop, i don't even need new things ussually and most of the time realise i prefer my old gear but my other sports like soccer dont exactly cost alot so i have alot of spare cash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnpace2 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 I really don't need anything else at this point.The only thing I don't have duplicates of are helmet and shoulder pads. I'm pretty happy with both.Otherwise, I'm a gear whore:Gloves: 6 pairsPants: 3 pairsElbows: 2 (old ones not used anymore, but not thrown away)Skates: 4 pairs (3 old pairs not used, but not thrown away)Sticks: I move around between an XN10, Adrenaline, 2 Red Lites, and an Easton Z Bubble. All have Modano/Forsberg (or clone) except for one Sakic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sniper14 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 I really don't need anything else at this point.The only thing I don't have duplicates of are helmet and shoulder pads. I'm pretty happy with both.Otherwise, I'm a gear whore:Gloves: 6 pairsPants: 3 pairsElbows: 2 (old ones not used anymore, but not thrown away)Skates: 4 pairs (3 old pairs not used, but not thrown away)Sticks: I move around between an XN10, Adrenaline, 2 Red Lites, and an Easton Z Bubble. All have Modano/Forsberg (or clone) except for one Sakic. would you sell any of those gloves? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjtt99 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 There is need to have. Then there is want to have. Wisdom is knowing the difference.Also keep in mind that equipment won't make you a better player. That has to come from within. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 I only gear whore when the new stuff comes out. It's not THAT expensive for me as I get nice discounts from working, but it is still a lot. I just find it fun getting new equipment.Gear-whoring: My Anti-Drug. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktang 34 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 I think gear-whoring is metro-sexualism for hockey players. Akin to shoe-buying for women, art / car collecting, antiquing etc. It becomes a hobby within the sport.I gear-whore vicariously on this site, although I just bought a second pair of skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chk hrd 164 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 I think gear-whoring is metro-sexualism for hockey players. Akin to shoe-buying for women, art / car collecting, antiquing etc. It becomes a hobby within the sport.I gear-whore vicariously on this site, although I just bought a second pair of skates. I'm to damn cheap to buy new gear. I wear it till it's good and wore out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bucko 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 the only things i can be a real gear whore are gloves and sticks...i am absolutely no gear whore with protective stuff, the helmet i am wearing is about ten years old, my jofa shins and ellbows about four and shoulders 2 years, i don´t know why to change it against new stuff cause they are still fine working...my thing is i am more a collector, it´s very hard for me to give away my old gear, maybe just memories ir madness?so i am no gearwhore, not now but maybe i´ll get the jackpot at the lottery and then we can talk again... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stock07 1 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 I used to pick up needless gear but have since like others realized I prefered my older broken end gear and thats what I use....I just turned around and dumped every single piece of gear I didnt use on a regular basis on Ebay...I obviously didnt get all the money I put into the gear back...But I would say I at the least got 70-75% back for the stuff which I felt was pretty good considering I used most of the stuff more than a couple of times and got some use out of it....If I were you I would start unloading your extra gear on there...I have yet to not sell a single peice of equipement Ive put on there....But then youd probubly sell your equipement there and turn around and buy new stuff with the $$$ LOL..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meathead 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 Skates: Vapor XXX, Vapor XX, Vapor 10 or 8 I can't remember, and CCM 1152's.Sticks: 8 Synergys, 1 Graf, 4 SherWoods, tons of other random ones.Shoulder Pads: Nike's and Easton'sElbow Pads: Nike's and BauersGloves: Easton Air's and 2 pairs of TPS's.Helmets: Black Bauer 5000 and White Bauer 3000.Pants: Nike, Tackla, and Bauer.Shin pads: 2 pairs of Jofas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnpace2 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 I really don't need anything else at this point.The only thing I don't have duplicates of are helmet and shoulder pads. I'm pretty happy with both.Otherwise, I'm a gear whore:Gloves: 6 pairsPants: 3 pairsElbows: 2 (old ones not used anymore, but not thrown away)Skates: 4 pairs (3 old pairs not used, but not thrown away)Sticks: I move around between an XN10, Adrenaline, 2 Red Lites, and an Easton Z Bubble. All have Modano/Forsberg (or clone) except for one Sakic. would you sell any of those gloves? Haha... The stuff you'd want is the stuff I use the most.Those Bauer 5000 Pro Stock gloves from Hockey Giant RULE!AND!! I got them for $40!! :D :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sniper14 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2006 I really don't need anything else at this point.The only thing I don't have duplicates of are helmet and shoulder pads. I'm pretty happy with both.Otherwise, I'm a gear whore:Gloves: 6 pairsPants: 3 pairsElbows: 2 (old ones not used anymore, but not thrown away)Skates: 4 pairs (3 old pairs not used, but not thrown away)Sticks: I move around between an XN10, Adrenaline, 2 Red Lites, and an Easton Z Bubble. All have Modano/Forsberg (or clone) except for one Sakic. would you sell any of those gloves? Haha... The stuff you'd want is the stuff I use the most.Those Bauer 5000 Pro Stock gloves from Hockey Giant RULE!AND!! I got them for $40!! :D :D how? arent they 79.99? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_Steeves12 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2006 i have sort of stopped gear whoring but now that i have money im finding my self wanted something everyday. i guess the best way to stay away from it is just wait it out. dont go in to your lhs for a few days ( i know very hard for some of us to do) and maybe the eurg to buy will go away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donkey87 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2006 I really don't need anything else at this point.The only thing I don't have duplicates of are helmet and shoulder pads. I'm pretty happy with both.Otherwise, I'm a gear whore:Gloves: 6 pairsPants: 3 pairsElbows: 2 (old ones not used anymore, but not thrown away)Skates: 4 pairs (3 old pairs not used, but not thrown away)Sticks: I move around between an XN10, Adrenaline, 2 Red Lites, and an Easton Z Bubble. All have Modano/Forsberg (or clone) except for one Sakic. would you sell any of those gloves? Haha... The stuff you'd want is the stuff I use the most.Those Bauer 5000 Pro Stock gloves from Hockey Giant RULE!AND!! I got them for $40!! :D :D how? arent they 79.99? hockeygiant puts them on sale for $40 at random times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabre09923 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2006 I'm a soon to be gearwhore, when I actually get new stuff. I'm actually gonna get new gear this summer. Proof of how little I get gear: I've been using the same exact helmet for my whole hockey career (that would be 12 years), I've been using the same shaft for the last 4 years, the same protective stuff for the last 3 years... But at least I got new skates last summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeysew 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2006 :o ITS LIKE CRACK-SOMEBODY NEEDS TO INVENT A 12 STEP PROGRAM FOR GEAR!I'm a gear whore-Acceptance and recognition is the first step.THANK GOD I'M NO LONGER A GOALTENDER!!!I'd be divorced and on the streets, living out of my wheeled bag (mobile home?)with a sign that says "why lie, I need an OPS fix" or "why mask my problem" sic Time to head for the LHS-I'm having a relapse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ju87 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2006 I'm a gearwhore. I spend an obscene amount of time on this site and online sucking up all the bits of info about gear I can get. I think the obsession comes from trying to fine-tune my equipment package to get the best performance possible.How much difference it makes to my game is hard to quantify, but I want to play the best that I can and every little bit helps (that's my excuse). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allsmokenopancake 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2006 I'm a gearwhore. I spend an obscene amount of time on this site and online sucking up all the bits of info about gear I can get. I think the obsession comes from trying to fine-tune my equipment package to get the best performance possible.How much difference it makes to my game is hard to quantify, but I want to play the best that I can and every little bit helps (that's my excuse). See, I am the same, I would have been fine had I never heard about this site. It has become like a little gear bible to me. I am not good enough to know the difference skate weight or shaft weight or flex will make, but once I get good enough, I will know where to come for the info. In the meantime, I am a gearwhore, but a logical one. I don't buy top end gear, because I would look like a twat at the rink, unable to get a shot higher than my knee with a XXX lite, or tripping over myself in my bauer one90's.My gloves are Vector 4, skates are CCM 852, Helmet (just purchased) is the 4500, have one OPS I got from a fellow MSHer here, and a few woodies.So its controlled gear whore-erey, if thats a term to be used, so I don't feel so bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted June 16, 2006 I'll never quit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flashgordon 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2006 At a certain point, I decided that I would only buy new gear by selling old gear to finance the purchase. This approach does not seem to be working... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fury of One 6 Report post Posted June 16, 2006 Let's see, in the past year and a half, maybe two...SkatesRBK 4K Inlines for outdoorRBK 9K Pump Ice SkatesEaston 800 C Ice SkatesMission 3500s for outdoorMission 7500sRBK 8K Pump InlinesRBK 8Ks for iceTour BluemaxsMission S400sGlovesTour H7sEaston AirsRBK 6KsRBK 8KsHelmets/AccesoriesItech Titanium CageCCM 652Mission IntakeBauer 4000CCM 852RBK 8KSticks/ShaftsWarrior AK27Various BladesProtectiveBauer Imapct 300 ShouldersEaston Synergy 500 ShouldersRBK 8K ElbowsRBK 4K ShinsBauer SBD II ShouldersThink I have a problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeysew 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2006 Let's see, in the past year and a half, maybe two...SkatesRBK 4K Inlines for outdoorRBK 9K Pump Ice SkatesEaston 800 C Ice SkatesMission 3500s for outdoorMission 7500sRBK 8K Pump InlinesRBK 8Ks for iceTour BluemaxsMission S400sGlovesTour H7sEaston AirsRBK 6KsRBK 8KsHelmets/AccesoriesItech Titanium CageCCM 652Mission IntakeBauer 4000CCM 852RBK 8KSticks/ShaftsWarrior AK27Various BladesProtectiveBauer Imapct 300 ShouldersEaston Synergy 500 ShouldersRBK 8K ElbowsRBK 4K ShinsBauer SBD II ShouldersThink I have a problem? Better chill out dudeYour OD'ing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fury of One 6 Report post Posted June 16, 2006 I think I need Hockey Equipment Buyers Anonymous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
