How low end is CCM PFS 2000 gear?

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

Would it be suitable for beginner adult league play?

http://store.goaliemonkey.com/ccm-goalie-l...fs-2000-sr.html

Any advice or info?

[sc37 0]

I would say roller hockey level...kinda like how some people use those Tour GTL pads on ice. I'd say spend a little more get something a little better, like some Missions or Itechs. Even those are low end, think it might be better than those...but you might survive with those ones.

[ctaz 0]

No, PFS are street/roller hockey pads, do NOT play ice with them unless you don't mind getting injured. A pair of low end gear RBK 5k or 7k, CCM V6, Itech 4.8x, Sheerwood(SWD) Cebrus 5, NBH Vapor X or XX, etc. etc. is miles better as far as protection for ice and relatively does not cost that much more. You don't need $1,200 leg pads, or $250-$350 blockers and catchers.

[TBLfan 25]

Go to goaliestore.com and use the forums, especially the classifieds. They have members that have no problem calling a member out on having a high asking price. You can find some awesome deals on the site(much like players equipment here). The goalie on the team I'm coaching just got some used but in really good condition Vaughn Velos for less than $250 shipped.

[cook22 0]

ya might just want to save up and get the 5K, goalie monkey has then in NHL colors fust a thought

[OhMyGodImOnFire 0]

i've got the mission helium lites (did that review for em) and do you think they are suitable for ice hockey play? or does it even matter?

[sc37 0]

They're fine....just use lots and lots of Scotchguard or you won't be able to slide as well.

[OhMyGodImOnFire 0]

O.o scotchguard? what's that? or, you mean "no".

[sc37 0]

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_U...bric_Protector/

Or another similar product:

http://www.atsko.com/snoseal.html

Any Mission pad other than the Pro(they have a eave material), have nylon on the insides of the pad. They don't tend to slide well on ice. So slapping some waterproofer like any of those two products above will help you be able to slide. Or you just might find that the nylon is ok for you...but seems most people play butterfly and wanna be able to push and move laterally

[OhMyGodImOnFire 0]

will the waterproofing stay on for a decently long time? i remember i waterproofed my hiking boots, didn't last more than that weekend i used em

[DDude26 0]

i had a difficult time sliding around in my 05' mission motions so i had to go and buy new ice hockey pads as i couldn't deal with the motions anymore... there was a lot of fraying (not bad but just a small amount) of the nylon and it didn't affect the pads for roller.

[sc37 0]

I really don't know how long it'll last...probably varies from product to product(silicone, wax) and from rink to rink. If you got really nice ice, then you won't get as much slush built up on it, etc. Just give it a try out...pretty much any waterproofer will work and just go from there. Just make sure to use the right one, for nylon. From reading on other boards, seems Sno Seal or Scotchguard is what most people use. Might try to read the instructions and stuff too, there might be some indication on the can of what to expect. Idk if it's true or not, but I think treating your pads will help with the fraying a bit possibly. Idk if that's true, but I'd think it'd help.

[OhMyGodImOnFire 0]

would untreated pads slide just as well (or just as bad) as on roller surface? just curious

[sc37 0]

They're fine for roller, it's what they were made for, unless you got the Pro model. But some people slap on slide plates for even better glide.

[OhMyGodImOnFire 0]

my point is, do you get the same ability to glide on ice as on roller? because that's what I'm used to.

uh, what are slide plates?

[sc37 0]

I would say no. But that there are other factors, but generally no. Slide plates...essentially plastic plates for the inside of your pad to protect it and and give more glide like what you might find on fresh ice.