AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2006 man did I feel clumsy. I'm prolly going to get a membership card at my lhs, and check it out more.. anyone ever try the RapidShot trainer?http://www.rapidshot.com/home.php?page=HomePage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sc37 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2006 I haven't but they're about to get one at my rink and am definitely inerested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulletproof_funk 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2006 Tried one once a couple years ago. If it wasn't so expensive I think it'd be a good off-ice training tool. For me, an outdoor rink in winter is much cheaper and I can spend a whole morning working on my shot vs. 15 min. at a time at a RS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin K. 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2006 RapidShot Goes West Colorado Springs, home of Hockey USA, welcomes the third retail location. Tommy's Hockey Shop, on North Academy Blvd is home to the first RapidShot in Colorado. Owner Tom McCarthy is thrilled to lead the way in bringing innovative training benefits to the hockey community.This is kind of exciting, but at the same time, I'm afraid to try it because I just know I would turn in an embarassing performance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2006 RapidShot Goes West Colorado Springs, home of Hockey USA, welcomes the third retail location. Tommy's Hockey Shop, on North Academy Blvd is home to the first RapidShot in Colorado. Owner Tom McCarthy is thrilled to lead the way in bringing innovative training benefits to the hockey community.This is kind of exciting, but at the same time, I'm afraid to try it because I just know I would turn in an embarassing performance! whatever, everyone is there for a reason.... to get better, or learn. You go, and you do your best... that's all that can be expected of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thejackal 46 Report post Posted October 12, 2008 i tried it yesturday at the nhl block party downtown. used a 9k the first time (torqued like a mofo) and a kronik the second. i really liked the system - it forced me to keep my head up while shooting and the way it calculates everything is great for tracking improvement over time. what's your guys' best scores? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 what's your guys' best scores?Unfortunately, I only got like 3 whirls in a Rapidshot.... since my initial posts, the shop near me got rid of them :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tailboard Jockey 25 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 My best round so far is only a 68.6, not very good. I do it about once a month when I get my skates sharpened. I like to use it to try out new sticks and different blade patterns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangles919 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 how much does it cost to use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di Matteo98 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 My local store has this. They only use it so you can try out the new sticks. I have only used it once (5 shots), I love it amazing thing ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phunky_monkey 6 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 So you can try the sticks on this before you buy them? If so, that's pretty awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greech 4 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 Yeah, they have certain sticks you can demo. I believe that if you demo one, you get x% off of a new one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interpathway 9 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 Yeah, they have certain sticks you can demo. I believe that if you demo one, you get x% off of a new one.Now that's an idea that should catch on! We have the same premise with demoing golf clubs at work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thejackal 46 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 i got 56.something the second time around. too bad the nearest booth is pretty far from montreal, otherwise id go every other week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Di Matteo98 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 So you can try the sticks on this before you buy them? If so, that's pretty awesome!Ya it is pretty sick, the only downer is the guy jacks up the prices for his sticks. so you gotta take the good with the bad. Or do what I do try the stick at my local store and then if you like it, you go to a store that has a really good deal on the stick. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_HSB_b345t 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 They have one at East West Hockey. I tried out several different sticks and curves before choosing one to purchase. The guys at East West were really cool. They kept handing me different sticks to try. I didn't have the heart to tell the I was getting tired after about the 6th or 7th stick shooting 15 pucks each. :lol: I think it's an excellent training tool as well as a marketing tool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 I used one last year. They are very humbling when it comes to how accurate and fast you think you may shoot. I looked into the wholesale cost of one. They are mega-bucks and would take a while before the owner is turning a profit. They are worth trying, though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phunky_monkey 6 Report post Posted October 13, 2008 That's awesome. It's a far cry from grabbing a stick from the shelf and giving it a flex... Pity that it would never happen here :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarick 5 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Hey, there's one by me. I'll have to remember that on a rainy day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turc91 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Use to be a regular about 4 months ago, best scored was 298 my averge score was around 215 i was ranked 12 in the world for bantam(13-14) haven't checked in a while Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam91 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2008 I gave it a try yesterday and got 242 with someone else's stick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thejackal 46 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 how does the scoring system work exactly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xyphereos 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 They have a very long explanation on their site (their site!) but I think that there are pads on all four of the corners and depending on where you hit the pad you get a certain amount of points. You might want to check the site because I am not exactly sure how it works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dw91 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 RapidShot is a great idea but i don't see it expanding greatly in the near future, unless they figure out a way to sell it to shop owners cheaper. I'd had ideas for something like this before I saw it, but I could never figure out the logistics to all the sensors and stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turc91 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 how does the scoring system work exactly? on each corner their is 3 ranges yellow, green blue , yellow is the farthest pad from the corner , then green then blue yellow is the lose amount of points green middle amount and blue is the highest amount not sure how many points each area is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
