new to inline

[splayerc12 0]

im new to inline i know you have to have roller hockey pants, inline skates,helmet,gloves,obviously stick but is it nessecary to wear a girdle,and the shirts like thorax or rbk 6k and shin pads also

thanks

[wk_style 0]

I wear a girdle, but I play defense but not necessary.. and not chest protector for me either.

[Tyler B 0]

id say get a girdle and shin pads.... you dont relaly need one of those protective shirts.

but a girdle is definatly a must especially if your just starting out cause im sure youll probablyy fall quite a few times and it helps to have some protection.

[Swiss17 0]

I refuse to wear a girdle, but I have permanent bruises and huge circle scabs on my hips for it, and I consider myself a skilled skater, if that helps.

[xpat1313x 0]

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QUOTE(Tyler B @ May 2 2007, 09:21 PM) ←

id say get a girdle and shin pads.... you dont relaly need one of those protective shirts.

but a girdle is definatly a must especially if your just starting out cause im sure youll probablyy fall quite a few times and it helps to have some protection.

Agree didn't wear a girdle when I first started playing roller, fell a ton, bruised up my hip/thigh area and decided to get one definatley a worthwhile investment. Never bothered with the shirt no real need. Shin pads are needed IMO as you don't wanna take a shot off a bare shin. Also wear elbow pads which you never mentioned if you fall and bang you elbow with no pads it can do some damage.

[Roach 0]

Girdles and padded shirts are not necessary; however, I would strongly recommend wearing a girdle. There are different kinds of girdles with different levels of protection. I myself am on an old wrap around Bilt Rite but am interested in trying the new Mission (model?) which is looks more of a pair of compression shorts with pads in them. With regard to the padded shirt/s, I have been playing rec league and some competitive inline hockey for the past 13 or so years and have never needed a padded shirt. I did get my hands on one last year just to try it out. I used it once, then I tossed it into my closet as I didn't like it.

I strongly agree with xpat1313x on his comments on the elbow pads.

Good luck and have fun playing inline!

[rwshockey55 0]

I hate girdles, but recently I tried the Mission Thorax line Girdle and love it, I cant tell its even there..

[voss 0]

definitley recommend a girdle as it hurts after falling a couple times in a row

i would wear shins as well, most of the people do without the protctive shirts and shoulder pads

[Ratfinklives 0]

Eh, I don't know many players who wear a girdle but if you are a beginner it might be a good idea.

[OshieBlues 0]

I have never worn a girdle and have never been bruised on the hips. I really don't see the need for it. But I also don't wear elbow pads. I've fallen on my elbows a few times, but it never really killed me. Also I am not just some street hockey player, I play in tournaments and played at the collegiate level, so the girdle and shirt are unnecessary, however shin pads are a must unless you want to die! Wow would that hurt, a 70-80 MPH slap shot right off the shin, wow I could only imagine. If you are new to rollerblading perhaps a girdle is needed, however if you can skate on rollerblades fairly well you will be fine.

[kona9 0]

I'm new to inline hockey as well and I would recommend you get at least a low end girdle. I've fallen about 3 times on my hips and it hurt *with* a girdle. Granted I don't have much fat to cushion my hip bone, but I would not have wanted to deal with the consequences of not wearing protection. I would look at getting some low end ice hockey shin pads. I got a pair of the CCM 2.0 (cheapest model) for $30 and they are plenty fine. $20 elbow pads should work as well. As far as chest protection, I have a really old set of shoulder pads that I removed the sholder pads/cups. So now it does basically what those padded shirts do, protect your spine and upper chest area from errant pucks. I play defense usually and often try to block shots so I feel more comfortable wearing chest protection. Wearing pads always has positives (protection) and negatives (cumbersome, don't breathe well, limit mov't).

[mattzilla 0]

shirt, not necessary. i bought one of the mission ones this year and i used it for half a game and ditched it. good thing i got it cheap.

I suppose if i was a smaller guy, id go for the shirt... it looks like it adds a bit of bulk, but i dont have that problem.

the girdle.. this is my 13th year of RH, and i only started using this year. I love it. Feels like its not even there.

[Sprungster 5]

I have never worn a girdle and have never been bruised on the hips. I really don't see the need for it. But I also don't wear elbow pads. I've fallen on my elbows a few times, but it never really killed me. Also I am not just some street hockey player, I play in tournaments and played at the collegiate level, so the girdle and shirt are unnecessary, however shin pads are a must unless you want to die! Wow would that hurt, a 70-80 MPH slap shot right off the shin, wow I could only imagine. If you are new to rollerblading perhaps a girdle is needed, however if you can skate on rollerblades fairly well you will be fine.

What does it feel like when you are checked hard on the boards? I have way too many exposed pointy bones to not wear a girdle. And if somebody scoops your wheels out from under you and you land on your coccyx, it's good to have that piece of padding back there. You can break your tail bone through ice padding if you landed wrong with no ice.

No pads no contact pick-up is really cool, in both senses, like court basketball. I've played park basketball for ever, but only about two years playing roller hockey. I'm still a newbie. It's good to save some excellent things for later!!

[hehatemefrisbee 0]

It depends on who im playing. If im playing a dirty team im going to wear the girdle. For regular games i wont. Although, i play the Holmstrom role on the powerplay, the bruises from pucks hitting my legs make me want to wear it everygame.

[starscream 0]

Shinpads = Hell yes.

Girdle = Yeah, especially if you're a physical player...

regardless, a puck in the hip doesn't feel too nice without a girdle, no matter how physical you play.

I have never worn a girdle and have never been bruised on the hips. I really don't see the need for it. But I also don't wear elbow pads. I've fallen on my elbows a few times, but it never really killed me. Also I am not just some street hockey player, I play in tournaments and played at the collegiate level, so the girdle and shirt are unnecessary, however shin pads are a must unless you want to die! Wow would that hurt, a 70-80 MPH slap shot right off the shin, wow I could only imagine. If you are new to rollerblading perhaps a girdle is needed, however if you can skate on rollerblades fairly well you will be fine.

Not sure how to take this post.... I mean c'mon now, you saying that "if you can skate", you don't need a girdle?

I played in both the MLRH and PIHA (pro/semi pro roller), and I still wear a girdle for house league stuff, so I myself am no "street hockey player"... and I'd definitely recommend one.

Then again, if you stay out of corners, away from the front of the net, and avoid contact at all costs, then I guess you wouldn't need one

[precursor 0]

A girdle definitely helps - not only for rogue pucks that fly up, but for some small bumps in the boards, and those times when you end up off your feet.

I have seen plenty of "good" skaters take a stick into their wheels and their body getting flung into the boards.

I use the thorax, and I can barely even feel it when I got it on.

[STLBLUES 0]

Shinpads = Hell yes.

Girdle = Yeah, especially if you're a physical player...

regardless, a puck in the hip doesn't feel too nice without a girdle, no matter how physical you play.

I have never worn a girdle and have never been bruised on the hips. I really don't see the need for it. But I also don't wear elbow pads. I've fallen on my elbows a few times, but it never really killed me. Also I am not just some street hockey player, I play in tournaments and played at the collegiate level, so the girdle and shirt are unnecessary, however shin pads are a must unless you want to die! Wow would that hurt, a 70-80 MPH slap shot right off the shin, wow I could only imagine. If you are new to rollerblading perhaps a girdle is needed, however if you can skate on rollerblades fairly well you will be fine.

Not sure how to take this post.... I mean c'mon now, you saying that "if you can skate", you don't need a girdle?

I played in both the MLRH and PIHA (pro/semi pro roller), and I still wear a girdle for house league stuff, so I myself am no "street hockey player"... and I'd definitely recommend one.

Then again, if you stay out of corners, away from the front of the net, and avoid contact at all costs, then I guess you wouldn't need one

Ok I was not meaning to say that only bad skater's need girdles and I think you know that. It seems to me that from all the replies it is personal preference, is it necessary I don't believe so, But then again I am a very well built person who played football and lifts 5-6 days a week. So I am not the size of the average inline player. I play defense and am extremely physical, maybe it's because I am bigger than the majority of the players, maybe its because I have a high pain tolerance, I don't really know. All I am saying is from personal experience I do not remember one time where my hip has been hurt, whether it be from flipping over someone who fell, or forcing someone into the boards. But I digress, It is entirely personal, maybe try a few games without one, if you feel it would suit you better after those games then go out and purchase one. (The only reason I say try a few games without one is because he was asking what he needs to purchase, if he feels he does not need one in the long run it would be a waste of money)

Edit apparently I have two names, one at work and one at home, I apologize I did not realize this.

[rhymeandsteal 0]

shin guards are an absolute necessity. a girdle doesn't matter much one way or the other for me, and the same goes for chest protection.