docar15 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 I play ice. I travel more then usual now. Have never rollerskated before.Thinking about buying a pair of rolllerskates to play around in hotel parking lots, etc. Have heard that rollerskating damages your skating style because you can't slide, hockey stop, etc. Does roller actually hurt your ice game or is it a bunch of BS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strosedefence34 175 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 there is a thread on this already. I think it depends on the player. I have no problem going between the two. Sometimes I try to ice hockey stop on inlines and end up sliding out and falling, but other then that I really think it depends on the person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDougalfaschnitzer 32 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 As far as form goes, I don't think you lose anything in the transition, but as far as playing style goes, you can develop a lot of bad habits on ice after playing roller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docar15 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 Is the only way to stop is by dragging your foot then? If I am only used to ice hockey skates, what roller skates should I go after, roller hockey or the fitness kind with a break? I guess I would want to use them for exersise a little as well. Can I do it in roller hockey skates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penguinsfanatic 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 I "hockey stop" all the time with my inline skates it takes a little getting used to on the concrete but once you do get used to it will just become kinda like habbit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strosedefence34 175 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 Is the only way to stop is by dragging your foot then? If I am only used to ice hockey skates, what roller skates should I go after, roller hockey or the fitness kind with a break? I guess I would want to use them for exersise a little as well. Can I do it in roller hockey skates?most every ice boot company with the exception of graf makes roller hockey skates. Just go with whatever company your in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docar15 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 Can you ellaborate on the bad habits on ice after skating on roller? I am not planning to play roller hockey, simply was hoping to skate on roller skates when I am travelling on business to keep legs loose for ice and work out a bit. My question is, if I am not going to play roller hockey, should still go with roller hockey skates (my brand is custom CCM, switched from Graf 709s) or get a K2 or Rollerblade fitness skate? I have never owned a pair of roller skates, so I have not a clue on what to look for. I am not looking for another sport, hobby, etc. Just something to do in-between hockey games and practices.Thanks.As far as form goes, I don't think you lose anything in the transition, but as far as playing style goes, you can develop a lot of bad habits on ice after playing roller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDougalfaschnitzer 32 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 While it is still possible for you to hockey stop, slide, and do things that you would normally do on ice, roller hockey tends to make some people a little lazier. I'll see kids that play roller over the summer, and then when they come back to ice, they will pull rink turns instead of just stopping and starting again. I'd say that is the worst habit you can get from roller hockey.edited so I wouldn't have to offend anyone :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustpot 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 Can you ellaborate on the bad habits on ice after skating on roller? I am not planning to play roller hockey, simply was hoping to skate on roller skates when I am travelling on business to keep legs loose for ice and work out a bit. My question is, if I am not going to play roller hockey, should still go with roller hockey skates (my brand is custom CCM, switched from Graf 709s) or get a K2 or Rollerblade fitness skate? I have never owned a pair of roller skates, so I have not a clue on what to look for. I am not looking for another sport, hobby, etc. Just something to do in-between hockey games and practices.Thanks.I'm in the same boat. My new house has a 2 car garage that is 3 cars deep, so I'm going to use a good portion of it for hockey. I need a lot of work on moving with the puck, turning tight with it, etc. I have Salming fitness/recreational skates and I hate them. They're soft in all the wrong places and the ankle strap is a nightmare for forward flex. The roller chassis is a brick bolted onto the bottom of a really light boot and it feels wrong.I'm looking into getting some hockey skates. My girlfriend wanted to get a pair of rollerblades a year or two ago and found a set of Bauers at PIAS for $10 and I put outdoor wheels on them from an old set of skates in my basement and she loves how much better they are than a clunky set of fitness skates.If you're just doing it to be out and active during downtime I wouldn't think you'd be developing any bad habits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lampliter87 8 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 go ahead and diss it, but i swear it messes up my stride going back to ice after playing roller for a prolonged period of time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickz 107 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 Can you ellaborate on the bad habits on ice after skating on roller? I am not planning to play roller hockey, simply was hoping to skate on roller skates when I am travelling on business to keep legs loose for ice and work out a bit. My question is, if I am not going to play roller hockey, should still go with roller hockey skates (my brand is custom CCM, switched from Graf 709s) or get a K2 or Rollerblade fitness skate? I have never owned a pair of roller skates, so I have not a clue on what to look for. I am not looking for another sport, hobby, etc. Just something to do in-between hockey games and practices.Thanks.As far as form goes, I don't think you lose anything in the transition, but as far as playing style goes, you can develop a lot of bad habits on ice after playing roller.Don't go for Fitness skates. They're too soft at the ankles and lack support compared to a hockey boot. Go for a pair of Missions if they fit you, everyone I know that plays roller loves their Missions (myself included.)If price is a factor, take a look at Tour skates. They make excellent skates but just don't really carry around the same prestige as Missions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strosedefence34 175 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 go with hockey skates. Thats what your most comfortable with. And like mickz said they are too soft. If all your going to be doing is just skating and not playing competitive roller hockey just go to a sporting good store and pick up a pair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docar15 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 'Brick bolted on to a really soft boot', - this is classic. There has to be an inline forum somewhere you would have pissed off a tonn of spandex wearing fitness gurus. I will start searching for a CCM roller hockey skate deal, so I don't get into another "This boot fits better then this" situation.Thank you all for time and help.go with hockey skates. Thats what your most comfortable with. And like mickz said they are too soft. If all your going to be doing is just skating and not playing competitive roller hockey just go to a sporting good store and pick up a pair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustpot 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 http://www.baysideblades.com.au/inline_ska..._ti_pilot_9.htmI got these for $60 new on eBay. They're literally featherweight boots with a big chunky frame on the bottom.CCM Vector PF2/PF4 skates are super cheap if you find your size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cds 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2008 go ahead and diss it, but i swear it messes up my stride going back to ice after playing roller for a prolonged period of timeSeems to happen to me too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
