Are ABS Sticks ok for Ice?

[tuckerhockey13 3]

I tryed looking online and on the fourm for as much info as i can get on this matter, but im still so confused. Iv read that ABS Are ok for ice hockey and iv red that they are not. Im finacially straped and im barely able to save enough to buy equipment so a cheep stick will be a big saver for me. Iv looked in to the Reebok 2K. But most of the reviews talks about how good it is for street, nothing about Ice. I just need some help and clairifacation. Thanks!

[steelnation248 102]

I've seen people use ABS on ice. The one thing that comes to mind though is how much softer they are than composite blades. The weight of the puck will flex the blade much more than a ball or roller hockey puck would. However, whether the cold or water from the ice will break down the blade prematurely, or any other problems, etc... will have to be something for someone else to answer.

[davidfinlay276 4]

Go with a wood stick, as steelnation said an ABS blade will torque like crazy on hard shots. To prolong blade durability with a wood stick, tape the entire blade before you hit the ice, and after every session you can remove all the tape to allow it to dry out effectively.

Alternatively, go to a used hockey shop, and look for a decent composite that is still in good condition. Bottom of the line composites (the kind that sell for $20-50 new) are junk, made mostly of fibreglass, not carbon fibre, so they're heavy as hell, have awful puck feel, don't kick well, and are basically just way worse than wood sticks. But mid range and up composites are great, if you can get a used one at a good price, go for it.

Last option, where do you live, and what hand do you shoot? If you happen to live in Vancouver, and are a right handed shot, I'd just give you one of the composites I no longer use. If you live somewhere else, maybe another member would give you an old stick :)

[strosedefence34 175]

I also wouldn't use an ABS stick on the ice if you don't already own it. Some of the other suggests are great. Check out any wood sticks. Id say keep checking websites and LHS for close out deals, or I know some people are against hockey torn but they have a $30 composite stick they also have a 20% off code for everything for the month of november. http://www.hockeytro...ml#.UKMrb6UTthA or if your a lefty and like the P88 pattern and are in update NY near albany or want to pay for shipping I have a stick I can spare.

[Chadd 916]

Yes, you can use it for ice hockey, but it is not a good option. Passes or shots near the toe will cause the blade to twist and open up. You should be able to find something in your budget at Behind The Mask, they have a couple locations in your area.

[tuckerhockey13 3]

Thanks for the advice. I've been to behind the mask, I just never really looked at there stick selection for non-composit sticks. I'll have to go double check. But I get the consents to stay away form ABS blades and sticks.

I did take davidfinlay276's advice and got lucky at a play it again sports down the street. They had a RBK composit pro stock stick for $30 the only down side was that a small piece on the bottom of the toe was damaged, but the rest of it was in great shape. I figure I could use it for practice but I don't know if I would play with it. And the curve is close to a Crosby or hall curve.

With that, what are some good all wood sticks or wood blades? I know that wood sticks are becomeing hard to find.

[Chadd 916]

The biggest thing with wood blades is to make sure you take the tape off as soon as you leave the ice. The moisture on the tape will soak into the blade and soften it if you leave it on.