The Beginning

[KYHockey3 0]

that rinks amazing. i would love to have one in my yard, but thats impossible here.

how sturdy are the boards?

im sure u all dont hit like crazy,but if it gets windy do they wobble a lot?

[Guest OSTOR]

You can see there supported from the back

[KYHockey3 0]

You can see there supported from the back

have you played on this rink oster?

if not, i wasnt asking you. i see that they are supported, but i dont think the supports look like much. they seem like simple 2 by 4's in a A shape.

so anyway, michael have you ever had any problems with the boards? does the weather cause lots of wear and tear?

[Michael9 57]

The boards have always been very sturdy, the wind doesn't move them much at all. and we can hit without anything happening to the boards. This is what kepts them sturdy. see the red circles i made, there piece of wood about a foot deep in the ground, those pieces of wood are then drilled together with the "A" shapped structure piece. we have never had any problems with the boards so far and in no problems either in past years.

[hockeydude_49 0]

I was hoping to get mine done this week but it was like 45 all weekend. Lame.

[Guest OSTOR]

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[KYHockey3 0]

ok, now i see michael. thats a good idea with putting the wood into the ground too. your rink is just flat out amazing!

[marc_9 0]

check out this rink.

http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backyardtm0.jpg

http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backyar0ve3.jpg

and no its not mine

[KYHockey3 0]

check out this rink.

http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backyardtm0.jpg

http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backyar0ve3.jpg

and no its not mine

thats an amazing rink. the 2nd pic lookslike they are having a hockey practice out there. that team looks like it would have an advantage if they praticed a lot otgether out there. i wish people had awsome rinks like that around here!

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

You live in Kentucky. It isn't happening.

[KYHockey3 0]

You live in Kentucky. It isn't happening.

i know. thats why i want to move up north. that outdoor rink looks nicer then our local hockey rink.

[RadioGaGa 162]

Even "Up North" doesn't guarantee Outdoor rink weather...there was a time where Southern Ontario had weather that could have a nice rink from mid Dec to almost Feb.

We're well above freezing right now...with no sign of "cold" weather in sight.

[kovalchuk71 212]

Damn El Nino

[kosydar 0]

Even "Up North" doesn't guarantee Outdoor rink weather...there was a time where Southern Ontario had weather that could have a nice rink from mid Dec to almost Feb.

We're well above freezing right now...with no sign of "cold" weather in sight.

It hasn't been above freezing for the last two days here in Eugene. The world is a sick place.

[marc_9 0]

Even "Up North" doesn't guarantee Outdoor rink weather...there was a time where Southern Ontario had weather that could have a nice rink from mid Dec to almost Feb.

We're well above freezing right now...with no sign of "cold" weather in sight.

pretty much the same here in N.S no snow on the ground and its a week before x-mas. It is a little chilly although it was around ten degrees the other day

[Cheesehead 0]

Even "Up North" doesn't guarantee Outdoor rink weather...there was a time where Southern Ontario had weather that could have a nice rink from mid Dec to almost Feb.

We're well above freezing right now...with no sign of "cold" weather in sight.

It hasn't been above freezing for the last two days here in Eugene. The world is a sick place.

it was 77 degrees in Virginia today.

[Guest OSTOR]

Wanna trade homes for a couple days?

[Cheesehead 0]

Wanna trade homes for a couple days?

i do love cold weather...

[Michael9 57]

plus 4C today and it was plus 10C yesterday not even a drop of snow any where, the rink has completly melted, 100% water. Not normal for this time of year.

[marc_9 0]

that sucks....damn global warming

[Guest OSTOR]

Wanna trade homes for a couple days?

i do love cold weather...

Ok But i warn you we don't have all the amenities that you Americans have.

Such as indoor plumbing, indoor heating, or lighting

[chikinpotpie 137]

Wanna trade homes for a couple days?

i do love cold weather...

Ok But i warn you we don't have all the amenities that you Americans have.

Such as indoor plumbing, indoor heating, or lighting

But an internet connection? At least your priorities are in line

[Guest OSTOR]

Yes I got a guy to come up all the way up from Georgia to string a telephone line and a cable line and 1 outlet line.

He has to string about 1500 miles of cord, cost me a mighty penny

[Guest OSTOR]

The ice is actually alot smoother then what it looks like

[Alias81 0]

Geez...

I want, I want :(

For the perfect surface we used to use a squeegee thing that had a clamp on it to squeeze water out of (the name escapes me) then we'd keep dipping it in warm water and after maybe 10-15 minutes it'd be perfect, it's easier becuase it only puts on a thin layer so it freezes quicker and you can focus on specific areas and rub out lumps.

Kinda like this but with a squeezer thing