Sghockey21 1 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Ok, I wanted to find out why we still use Socks in Ice Hockey. Alot of guys have been comparing the weights of equipment that are maybe a couple of grams apart. Why don't we have really light weight socks? I've seen lycra-looking ones before on some Hong Kong team and those look really light. Or what about not using socks at all, a-la roller hockey. Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biff44 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 When you need to see where the puck is, you can do it using your peripheral vision, while still looking forward but slightly downward. IF you teammates have a different colored sock than the opponents, you can see the puck AND who to pass it to at the same time. If you are not using the socks, you might want to work on training your vision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prenny207 1 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Ok, I wanted to find out why we still use Socks in Ice Hockey. Alot of guys have been comparing the weights of equipment that are maybe a couple of grams apart. Why don't we have really light weight socks? I've seen lycra-looking ones before on some Hong Kong team and those look really light. Or what about not using socks at all, a-la roller hockey. Any ideas? some companies make socks out of mesh, and or dazzle cloth. similar to jerseys, see if you can find those if you want lighter weight socks. but, your gonna have to find ones that match your team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Socks are also required as your shin pads must be covered. The mesh socks probably save more weight than any of the "superlight" skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDE3 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 Or what about not using socks at all, a-la roller hockey. Any ideas? Harken back to the day when the Philadelphia Flyers wore their "Cooperalls"... I am sure you would find that the combined weight of a girdle, shin pads and a full length shell is probably slightly heavier than either a girdle/short shell combination with shin pads and socks, or lightweight hockey pants, socks and shin pads. In addition it may be more restrictive. One thing in Inline hockey..most do not wear as heavy a shin pad as ice hockey players due to the lighter puck, and many do not even wear any girdle..consequently the attire of even elite level inline players may be lighter than the equivalent level of ice hockey, but not as protective either. The long pants for inline are generally heavier materials than used on ice because of the friction caused when falling on an inline floor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eazy_b97 1 Report post Posted October 22, 2004 I am sure you would find that the combined weight of a girdle, shin pads and a full length shell is probably slightly heavier than either a girdle/short shell combination with shin pads and socks, or lightweight hockey pants, socks and shin pads. In addition it may be more restrictive. I would think alot of people switched from Cooperalls to Socks because they wouldn't slide as much when they fell. In addition to the points you mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDE3 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2004 Too true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vapor 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2004 My uncle still wears cooperalls, and I still give him shit for it. I have 2 pair of mesh socks, they are great, they let your legs breath, and I think they look RAWK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
