stick flexes

[raygunpk 0]

For the people who transition over regularly from ice and roller, do you guys use a different stick with different flexes for both?

I'm just using the same stick right now but was wondering if it would be better to get a whippier stick, given the roller puck is much lighter.

[15yearsofhistory 0]

I've never really noticed a difference to tell the truth. I use regular (85) flex on both sides of the spectrum and my shot doesn't really change.

[liroadrunners 0]

yea i use the same flex for both.

[kovalchuk71 212]

I go whippier for roller.

[TBLfan 25]

I go stiffer for (outdoor) roller.

[NorrisContender 4]

I also go whippier when I play roler.

Ice: 85 Dolomite

Roller: TPS Whip

[raygunpk 0]

Yea I don't really want to shelf money out for a new stick to experiment, but that inner gear-whore...

[odp 0]

I also go whippier when I play roler.

Ice: 85 Dolomite

Roller: TPS Whip

+1, same flexes.

[Patrick67 1]

I go stiffer for outdoor roller.

Indoor roller and Ice = Same flexes for me.

[Abilectic 0]

I use a lightweight stick for roller, a one piece bauer its pretty flexy. But I prefer a two piece 110 flex shaft for ice, the weight of the ice puck makes the one piece feel like a flimsy piece of string, ready to shatter from a mild slapshot. I know it probably wont, but its all phsycological, a firmer stick feels better to me on ice. Playing ice is expensive enough, adding $100 bucks a stick per game would put me in the poor house.

[nyhockeyplaya22 0]

i stay with the same flex

[NYR1982 0]

I tend to keep the flex the same between ice and roller.

[raygunpk 0]

Didn't want to make a new topic but I have another question for you guys:

Do you use the same length stick for both ice and roller? I just noticed my rollerblades were about half an inch or so taller, on Vanguards.

[big_bt 0]

yeah thats the tricky thing, i have been noticing that i need my roller stick to be like an inch taller than my ice stick.

[elevation 1]

me too...roller one inch taller...flex the same for indoor/ice stiffer for outdoors.

[raygunpk 0]

Hmm that probably means I'll have to get another stick then, as I cut mine according to my ice skate level.

[NYR1982 0]

I used to keep my roller stick about an inch and a half longer than the ice stick.

[5HoleMadman 6]

I have maybe a strange question, but one I never really was taught correctly. I've been playing now for about 15 years and I just now was thinking. I personally use a stiff flex stick on roller and definitely on ice. Now I have played with a regular flex (85) before and it just feels like I'm gonna break the stick. I have a pretty hard shot, always have. Just curious as to what the general "rule" is for correct stick flexes. Would I be better getting used to a stick with more flex?

[fatwabbit 93]

no rule, mainly personal pref.

I do notice that some guys get a flexier stick on inline though.

I've used 100 flex on inline for about 2 years and didnt really like it... changed to a 85 flex for about 4 years, then to a 75 flex for about 3 years. Now back to 85 flex.

[Smitty34 0]

For roller, I used to use 100 flex, and that was just too stiff for me. Now, I use an 85 flex for roller. Personally, my shot is much stronger with the 85 flex. As fatwabbit said, it's all about personal preference.

[gxc999 7]

I've yet to notice much of a difference flex wise. However, the difference in blade feel stands out to me. I prefer a dampened blade feel in an ice stick but hate that for roller hockey.

[mik3 1]

I used a 100 flex forever, switched to an 85 flex and my shot is night and day. I cut about 3" off, so my 100 flexes were just too stiff for roller.

[Slapshot9123 0]

I use a 100 on the ice and a TPS whip for roller

[Aussie Joe 0]

I must be weird, I prefer a siffer stick on Inline then Ice. Inline grips the blade more and forces a whippier flex then whats normal.

[hockeydoc 0]

I use more flex for inline as well. The weight of the ice puck makes it a treansition that I can adjust to quicker if I use a stiffer flex on ice. I play both back and forth 2 to 3 times per week, and it takes me more time than warm up allows to adjust if I use the same flex. I can use it adequatly, but it takes a little longer to adjust.

My shot is harder on ice with a 100 flex, but with an 85 flex I can be a little more sloppy with my technique. I use and intermediate for inline.