chileanseabass 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2007 I live in Tampa and am wondering if there are any LHS in FL that might be better than the shops we have at our area rinks. Anyone know of a good one? Maybe in the Orlando or Miami areas?Also, I get to Charlotte, NC at least 4 or 5 times a year and when I lived there (5+ years ago) there was pretty much nothing. Has anything opened up in the recent past? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3808 Report post Posted August 31, 2007 My old store in Orlando has actually improved from the last time I visited it. Still kinda lean in terms of product but they're good in terms of sticks.www.rdvsportsplex.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lefty57 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2007 You could try Just Hockey on State Road 436 near 17-92. Altamonte Springs I believe ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3808 Report post Posted August 31, 2007 I saw David when I was in town earlier in the month.It's actually Casselberry, where my family lives.Not much product in there, he's got Easton (which RDV does not have) but pickings are very slim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted September 1, 2007 what kind of stuff are you looking for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duch 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2007 Looking for hockey gear in the sunbelt is not a very worthwhile endeavour. Pickings are slim and diversity of different brands is also very minute. The big games down there are football and basketball with a little baseball thrown in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3808 Report post Posted September 1, 2007 My store was fully stocked 4 years ago. Have you ever been to a store in the Southeast? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chileanseabass 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2007 what kind of stuff are you looking for?maybe a new shaft or reasonably priced OPS, but nothing too specific at the moment. more or less I'm just wondering what's out there as far as options go.My store was fully stocked 4 years ago. Have you ever been to a store in the Southeast?is there a store in the southeast that is head and shoulders above the rest? even if it's within 8-10 hours of Tampa I might be willing to make the trek. I'm going to need new skates soon, but my feet are so jacked up I have to have a lot of options to try on. When I lived in NC a friend mentioned a store in the Atlanta area that was really big, good selection, etc., but that was at least 6 or 7 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lb33knight 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2007 what kind of stuff are you looking for?maybe a new shaft or reasonably priced OPS, but nothing too specific at the moment. more or less I'm just wondering what's out there as far as options go.My store was fully stocked 4 years ago. Have you ever been to a store in the Southeast?is there a store in the southeast that is head and shoulders above the rest? even if it's within 8-10 hours of Tampa I might be willing to make the trek. I'm going to need new skates soon, but my feet are so jacked up I have to have a lot of options to try on. When I lived in NC a friend mentioned a store in the Atlanta area that was really big, good selection, etc., but that was at least 6 or 7 years ago.The Carolina Ice Palace in Charleston, SC. Over 5000 square feet in the shop, and has a great selection. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3808 Report post Posted September 2, 2007 Someone's pimping his own store :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lb33knight 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2007 Someone's pimping his own store :PThanks, JR, I purposely didn't state that it was my store. But now that you mention it, we are definitely the place to go if you are by. Not too many other stores in the southeast can say that they have $500K worth of inventory. Ask for Brandon. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3808 Report post Posted September 2, 2007 ePuck can, but they don't have much of a storefront. So can Southern Sports Supply. But yeah, for a rink shop, your store is pretty big...I miss having inventory. Damn fire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 680 Report post Posted September 2, 2007 Someone's pimping his own store :PThanks, JR, I purposely didn't state that it was my store. But now that you mention it, we are definitely the place to go if you are by. Not too many other stores in the southeast can say that they have $500K worth of inventory. Ask for Brandon. :DI sure hope you turn it before you have to count it for year-end numbers!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lb33knight 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2007 Someone's pimping his own store :PThanks, JR, I purposely didn't state that it was my store. But now that you mention it, we are definitely the place to go if you are by. Not too many other stores in the southeast can say that they have $500K worth of inventory. Ask for Brandon. :DI sure hope you turn it before you have to count it for year-end numbers!!I count it monthly for inventory. I admit I do cut a few corners, but for the most part, I'm pretty thorough.ePuck can, but they don't have much of a storefront. So can Southern Sports Supply. But yeah, for a rink shop, your store is pretty big...I miss having inventory. Damn fire.Yeah, ePuck and SSS both sell online. We are strictly brick and mortar. But thanks for the kind words. And sorry about the fire. I saw the article about your rink in the latest STAR network email. Nice to hear that things are getting closer to being back to normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3808 Report post Posted September 3, 2007 Could you fwd that to me?jboucicaut@modsquadhockey.comThanks - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lb33knight 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2007 It's on my computer at the rink. I'll send it Tuesday afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
