seedubxj 1 Report post Posted January 12, 2008 Too many people on this board to thank for getting me back into the game after nearly a decade of not playing (ice or roller). I played until I was 17 (multiple travel teams, ice roller) but was forced to stop due to a rotator cuff injury (club volleyball to blame). So ten years later I decided to try and get back on the ice/court. I bought all new equipment, including a a pair of ice boots and roller. I used to wear size 10.5 boots, but grew a bunch my senior year, now wearing a 12D boot (ccm Vector 10s and Tacks). Well, after a few hours in each I began to have remarkable pain in my feet. I skated a few more weeks, thinking I just needed to break them in. Never baked skates before, why bother, right?Well, the pain never went away. Then I found this board. A skate bake, a pencil test and a pair of grey superfeet and I'm back on the horse. The horse is this situation is beer league ice and roller teams.What a plethora of info you guys have been. Can't thank you enough. Time to get my ass back in shape. Cheers,-Christian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spreedizzle 1 Report post Posted January 12, 2008 Welcome to the board....and back out on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 after countless waves of reading the same posts over and over from new members that serve to irritate long term members, posts like these are the ones that make this community shine for what it is. Good luck out there and enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 after countless waves of reading the same posts over and over from new members that serve to irritate long term members, posts like these are the ones that make this community shine for what it is. Good luck out there and enjoy.Agree completely. Very nice first post. Welcome to the forum, let us know if you need any help. Keep your head up and shoot high, glove side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sensrock15 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 Stick side is more effective..... Ah well, Welcome to the board. Were all happy to assist you in anything you need to make your game better. Just use the search button first! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seedubxj 1 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 Thanks for the warm welcome guys (and potentially gals as well). Just need to keep motivated and find time to lace up. 2 jobs, wife, kid and a new house... it will be a challenge. But I've already gotten the OK from the wifey, so that is half the battle won already. Off to the Sharks/Leafs game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 Stick side is more effective..... Ah well, Welcome to the board. Were all happy to assist you in anything you need to make your game better. Just use the search button first!It is more effective but he's fancy, he'll go glove side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatwabbit 93 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 getting the ok from the wife is the WHOLE battle... it may even come to a point that she gets interested as well???anyway, welcome aboard... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterphfr 12 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 Thanks for the warm welcome guys (and potentially gals as well). Just need to keep motivated and find time to lace up. 2 jobs, wife, kid and a new house... it will be a challenge. But I've already gotten the OK from the wifey, so that is half the battle won already. Off to the Sharks/Leafs game.That's where 10 or 1030pm starts come in handy. What the hell honey you and the kids are sleeping anyway. Would you rather I sat on the couch and let my ass grow or go to the rink a couple times a week and stay in shape.I'm in the same boat as you, only it's kids. Got out of the army moved to Florida and quit playing for ten years. I went out when my boy started playing. Now I'm on 2 beer league teams, a fire dept team, pickup and help coach at my sons' practices. I'm not happy if I'm on the ice less than 3-4 times a week.I kick myself in the ass for losing those 10 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spjon25 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 Hey not to bogart the thread, but what is the pencil test?? I have never heard of that before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 For the sake of the thread staying on topic... use the search in the ice hockey equipment forum. You easily find the answer, very valuable information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatwabbit 93 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 do a search of the topics, there's a wealth of information available if you try looking.Heres the thread on the pencil test:http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index...5&hl=pencil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spjon25 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 my bad forgot about that sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor Hook 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 Always good to hear from dudes who realized the game would always take them back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Joe 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2008 I honestly would cry if the doctor told me that I couldn't play anymore/had to sit out for a long period because of injury. Keep on your skates Christian and, remember this isn't just a pesky game, it's a change your life sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwyren 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2008 getting the ok from the wife is the WHOLE battle... it may even come to a point that she gets interested as well???anyway, welcome aboard...It was my girlfriend who got me into playing. Watching her for a season was a bit too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
