Konig von Kuhlem 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 I've been playing mostly indoor hockey for the past few years, so I've been using a composite OPS. I just found out that in winter there's an outdoor rink near my work, so now I can go skate at lunch! :D If I was to take my Synergy out in say -15°C (5°F) to -20°C (-4°F) weather, will there be any durability issues? Will it be more susceptible to breaking in the cold weather? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssgtbb 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 I think this question was answered before and the answer was there should not be a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
top 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 considering some rinks feels even colder then that sometimes i doubt there would be a problem our winters go up to -40 and i still play so outdoors with synergys.. the only thing they get stiff haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Torhs Team 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 I've been playing mostly indoor hockey for the past few years, so I've been using a composite OPS. I just found out that in winter there's an outdoor rink near my work, so now I can go skate at lunch! :D If I was to take my Synergy out in say -15°C (5°F) to -20°C (-4°F) weather, will there be any durability issues? Will it be more susceptible to breaking in the cold weather? If its that cold, I think I'd just wait till after work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeymom 2 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 Found that old thread... seems to be if you leave it in the cold (like in your car) it should be fine.http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?showtopic=20779&hl= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konig von Kuhlem 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2006 Found that old thread... seems to be if you leave it in the cold (like in your car) it should be fine.http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?showtopic=20779&hl=Thanks for the link. Now that I think about it... I guess that makes sense. I apologize in advance for the sudden burst of nerdy intuition :) . If the resin and the fibers don't expand or contract at the same rate and they are bonded together, there will be some residual stresses from the temperature changes. By not drastically changing the temperature, it reduces fatigue caused by the repeated thermal shock of taking the stick in/out from the warm indoors to the cold outdoors many times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
