oviefan887 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Over the weekend I was able to see a Tape2Tape up close and while I like the idea of the product I feel that it is too expensive. So, I am planning on just buying a piece of synthetic ice and finding some material that I can pass against that the puck will bounce off of simulating a pass back. So, I guess my question is what kind of a material is there that I can pass against which the puck will bounce off of imitating a pass back and forth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarick 5 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 How about an industrial size belt or band? You could screw two round things onto a board, set the plastic sheet on top of the board, put the belt around the two things, and try that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wetwilly17 6 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Over the weekend I was able to see a Tape2Tape up close and while I like the idea of the product I feel that it is too expensive. So, I am planning on just buying a piece of synthetic ice and finding some material that I can pass against that the puck will bounce off of simulating a pass back. So, I guess my question is what kind of a material is there that I can pass against which the puck will bounce off of imitating a pass back and forth.have you priced the synthetic ice? i believe it is very expensive. let us know what you find out because i've considered buying sythetic ice for my garage for stickhandling and shooting practice. i agree with jarick, but you will need a belt that will flex for it to work. some sort of bungee type belt would work. maybe even call tape2tape and say yours broke and that you need a replacement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarick 5 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 I was even thinking of something like a belt from an auto parts store. Find something about 1-2" thick. Wouldn't have to flex necessarily.How much is a T2T? The plastic sheet would be $30-40, the belt and wood would be maybe $25, so you're looking at $60-80 plus the time and energy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw 1 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Stretch a bicycle inner tube between two posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDipper 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Stretch a bicycle inner tube between two posts.Thought of the same thing...and get plexiglas...a nice smooth sheet will fire just as well. I used one for years when I was a kid. Even a big solid sheet of laminated plywood. If its varnished right it will have just as great slide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wetwilly17 6 Report post Posted February 6, 2008 I was even thinking of something like a belt from an auto parts store. Find something about 1-2" thick. Wouldn't have to flex necessarily.How much is a T2T? The plastic sheet would be $30-40, the belt and wood would be maybe $25, so you're looking at $60-80 plus the time and energy.it would have to flex to be effective...trust me;) an engine accessory belt will not work becuase those are designed not to flex.they have those t2t's at one of my lhs's. i think they are $150ish.Stretch a bicycle inner tube between two posts.great idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nni 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2008 powerlifters use these giant rubber bands to add weight/tension/resistance to their lifts. i have one, it is great for workout out, and would work fine for the bounce back aspect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marocks24 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 I just pass against my car's tire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultraman7k 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 there's a plastic shop that sells synthetic ice for $96 for a sheet 4' x 8'...good deal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wetwilly17 6 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 there's a plastic shop that sells synthetic ice for $96 for a sheet 4' x 8'...good deal?what shop is this? do they have a website? what is the material? some people claim synthetic ice, when it is really just an everyday low friction polymer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King32 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Furniture stores have big rubber bands laying around that they get in on couches, chairs, etc. stop by one of the back bays and drop a six pack off to the guys it will get you a bunch of bands that will work perfect for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorer75 9 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 I've actually done something similar, without realizing it.When I was in PT for my leg, they had this stretchy rubber band material and I thought of this idea without ever seeing the Tape2Tape.I asked my therapist for some extra band, which he was kind enough to part with. I wrapped the band around the legs of a chair, and put a bucket of pucks on the chair to weight it down. I used a Smart Hockey ball and practiced in my garage passing against the band.If I was using a puck, I would have used a sheet of 2' x 4' plexi-glass I picked up at Home Depot that I use to shoot pucks off.This actually worked real well.TheraBandSmart Hockey Ball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sitzlejd 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2008 I've actually done something similar, without realizing it.When I was in PT for my leg, they had this stretchy rubber band material and I thought of this idea without ever seeing the Tape2Tape.I asked my therapist for some extra band, which he was kind enough to part with. I wrapped the band around the legs of a chair, and put a bucket of pucks on the chair to weight it down. I used a Smart Hockey ball and practiced in my garage passing against the band.If I was using a puck, I would have used a sheet of 2' x 4' plexi-glass I picked up at Home Depot that I use to shoot pucks off.This actually worked real well.TheraBandSmart Hockey BallWhich color/resistance did you use? They have a bunch of different choices on there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
