Neverwet instead of stick wax? Looking for ways to extend stick life

[louierev07 31]

Recently cracked my stick and it might be done due to the water. I know people use wax to keep water out and ice off the stick, but I can't help but think it's not the best way since its not water proof.

Ive seen videos with people using neverwet, and it looks like it would work great if you spray your stick down with it after you tape it. Anyone have any experience or input on this?

Also, as someone who wants to get as much life as I can out of every stick, it's there any other things I can do to extend my stick life? I already basically tape the entire blade, so any part that touches the ice is taped, with an extra layer on the bottom.

Other things I was considering are:

-Using epoxy or something on a brand new stick to add more underneath

-Some other kind of water proof tape underneath stick tape

-spraying the stick with something (neverwet or something else) before taping

Anyone else have any suggestions?

Edit: video of neverwet if you haven't seen it yet

[squat 5]

We use wax to reduce ice buildup on the blade so shots are consistent and when its late you dont have the snowplow for a blade and can lift the puck. Its not to extend life.

[Monty22 835]

Agreed water was an issue with wood blades, not so much with the composites. The wax adds a small increase in longevity to blade tape life. From what I understand never wet doesn't hold up very well to abrasion.

[Stewie 721]

Agreed water was an issue with wood blades, not so much with the composites. The wax adds a small increase in longevity to blade tape life. From what I understand never wet doesn't hold up very well to abrasion.

yeah, theres a few things id be wary of. 1. is that how will the neverwet interact with the adhesives on the hockey tape, will it make it harder to stick on? also 2. abrasive forces could mean that you lose protection in spots of ice contact or puck contact anyways.

[Chadd 916]

Truck bed liner is the best thing I have found for sealing a wood blade. A composite blade is already sealed, nothing else is needed.

[Larry54 243]

Your blade is cracked at the heel just like I used to always have. I would suggest either trying a lower lie or shortening your stick so the heel isn't hitting the ice when you shoot. I went to a lower lie and it permanently solved the heel cracks for me, and even improved my shot a bit.

[louierev07 31]

Your blade is cracked at the heel just like I used to always have. I would suggest either trying a lower lie or shortening your stick so the heel isn't hitting the ice when you shoot. I went to a lower lie and it permanently solved the heel cracks for me, and even improved my shot a bit.

Its a warrior stick (zetterberg), but im almost positive they lie about the lie on their sticks. I also have an easton heatley - which i actually like a lot more than the zetterberg, and I never miss passes that go under the toe. thinking about getting a cmm Hosa - which is a 5 lie - is this really a 5 lie, or not?

That stick was actually cut pretty short compared to other sticks, so im not sure what the problem was.

And just to clarify how your supposed to cut your stick: They say at nose height when you are standing barefoot, but is this standing regularly, or trying to be as tall as you can? Its about a 3 inch difference if i stand like im trying to see if im taller than someone.

@stewie: My first thought would be to try the neverwet after taping the stick - so i dont think it would affect the tape underneath.

[Stewie 721]

Then how would it effect the grip of the tape on a puck is the question.

Not to mention if you apply it on top of the tape it's not going to last well