ArcArsenal 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 10-15 minutes for me. Makes getting sharpenings and stuff more convenient...but hurts the wallet with all the stuff I buy while waiting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecLeagueHero 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 For normal stuff like tape, a skate sharpen, maybe a stick it's about 30 minutes. If I am going to do major gear buying I go up to Cyclone Taylor's in Vancouver which is about a 3 hour drive, depending on how busy customs is. I tend to just buy a complete set of gear and stock up on extras when I go up there for new skates. It'd be great to get a shop like that down here, but I doubt it would work finanically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greech 4 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Lucky enough to have a handful of good shops within 15 minutes, a really good sharpener 5 mins. away, and 2 really sick stores within 25 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 45 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 an hour to the nearest rink, tape and sharpening services. Two hours to my nearest roller hockey rink and preferred sharpener. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
15yearsofhistory 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 About five shops within five minutes of my house... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theWB 2 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 1.7 miles :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 1.7 miles :DDid you get that from Mapquest, Google Maps or your GPS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theWB 2 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 1.7 miles :DDid you get that from Mapquest, Google Maps or your GPS?The odometer on my car when I drive to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 1.7 miles :DDid you get that from Mapquest, Google Maps or your GPS?The odometer on my car when I drive to work.Ha, old skool...readin' the odo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rink Rat 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 10-15 minutes, it's a perani's at my home rink (ann arbor ice cube). Then there is a huge perani's warehouse about 30-45 minutes away, and then other random pro shops at rinks within an hour from me. It's good to be in michigan... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonLopez 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 About 40 minutes (subway) from home, 20 from work to the place where I get my skates sharpened and buy tape (West Side Skate Shop). About 1.5 hours to the only shop around here worth going (Wesco Sports). There's a store about 15 minutes from my house in Brooklyn, but they suck hard and they're over priced. I'm talking CCM/Heaton 8s for $900 last time I was there, about 6 months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starsfan71 9 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 15 minutes for equipment, 15 the other way for the rink, 25 minutes for sizing for skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theWB 2 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 1.7 miles :DDid you get that from Mapquest, Google Maps or your GPS?The odometer on my car when I drive to work.Ha, old skool...readin' the odo.You know it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warriorsdman 1 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 20-25 min for 2 player's bench locations, a pro shop about 15 min, and the a tiny little office at my home rink for sharpenings (old LA Kings EQM) about 30 min. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chikinpotpie 137 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 2 hours one way. Simple drive. Well worth it...It is greatly appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsjunior1388 81 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 10-15 minutes, it's a perani's at my home rink (ann arbor ice cube). Then there is a huge perani's warehouse about 30-45 minutes away, and then other random pro shops at rinks within an hour from me. It's good to be in michigan...I've been driving to taylor for peranis, or livonia for peranis and ACE, didn't know there was a peranis in ann arbor. I live about 20 minutes north of ann arbor, except when Im at school at CMU. How good is the peranis in AA, is it the giant emporium that is livonia or taylor? or is it a measley pro shop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlowLarry 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Monkeysports is about 20 minutes away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 10-15 minutes, it's a perani's at my home rink (ann arbor ice cube). Then there is a huge perani's warehouse about 30-45 minutes away, and then other random pro shops at rinks within an hour from me. It's good to be in michigan...I've been driving to taylor for peranis, or livonia for peranis and ACE, didn't know there was a peranis in ann arbor. I live about 20 minutes north of ann arbor, except when Im at school at CMU. How good is the peranis in AA, is it the giant emporium that is livonia or taylor? or is it a measley pro shop?It's a pro shop. Filled to the brim with closeouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummer12 134 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 10-15 minutes, it's a perani's at my home rink (ann arbor ice cube). Then there is a huge perani's warehouse about 30-45 minutes away, and then other random pro shops at rinks within an hour from me. It's good to be in michigan...I've been driving to taylor for peranis, or livonia for peranis and ACE, didn't know there was a peranis in ann arbor. I live about 20 minutes north of ann arbor, except when Im at school at CMU. How good is the peranis in AA, is it the giant emporium that is livonia or taylor? or is it a measley pro shop?If you're at Central and get some time, head over to the Perani's in Flint. It's their main warehouse location, but like JR said...also filled to the brim with closeouts but it still is a huge store, which I hear they've added on a little bit from the last time I was there a year or so ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powerfibers 8 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 I'm about 10 minutes from the evil empire at GS, and another 3 minutes from the real good shop, Front Row. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dundeestar 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 About 10 mins walk for Equipment and Skate Sharpening, my LHS is at my local Rink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lampliter87 8 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 5-6 minutes... not the greatest but definitely functionable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somemeat 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 well 5 min drive to get my skates sharpenend.at least 20 min drive for any equipment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phunky_monkey 6 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 There's really only one here, and I live about 5 mins from it. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsjunior1388 81 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 10-15 minutes, it's a perani's at my home rink (ann arbor ice cube). Then there is a huge perani's warehouse about 30-45 minutes away, and then other random pro shops at rinks within an hour from me. It's good to be in michigan...I've been driving to taylor for peranis, or livonia for peranis and ACE, didn't know there was a peranis in ann arbor. I live about 20 minutes north of ann arbor, except when Im at school at CMU. How good is the peranis in AA, is it the giant emporium that is livonia or taylor? or is it a measley pro shop?If you're at Central and get some time, head over to the Perani's in Flint. It's their main warehouse location, but like JR said...also filled to the brim with closeouts but it still is a huge store, which I hear they've added on a little bit from the last time I was there a year or so ago. I've been to the saginaw perani's but Im trying to get to the flint one, thanks for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
