killcitystatic 1 Report post Posted May 25, 2015 Which do you prefer and why?Do you walk around off-ice in them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2096 Report post Posted May 25, 2015 I never have to walk on my skates other than from the room to the bench, so no need for skate guards. I've considered them though for my goalie skates so I can practice some things on the carpet at home though.Generally prefer cloth covers though. I still wipe my skates and runners down after every use. I guess it's just one less thing to rust, really :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gosinger 122 Report post Posted May 25, 2015 First thing I buy for new skates are the skate guards from Elite (or same product from different manufacturers). They have a re-enforced sole plus a groove that the skate blade sits in very securely, and the outside nylon is still ok to wipe your skates off with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Buzz 70 Report post Posted May 25, 2015 I use the same ones that gosinger does. Honestly, you won't use them 99% of the time, but you'll love them the one time you're at a tourney, and have to take an emergency dump in a restroom with concrete floors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enis750 48 Report post Posted May 26, 2015 I use them no to walk on, but to soak up the water off the skate (even though I wipe them)as well to protect my other gear from getting cut when in the bag (my bag doesn't have dedicated skate pockets) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoeshine boy 242 Report post Posted May 26, 2015 I don't walk around in my skate guards (cloth) but I do keep them on until my pants are on because I put pants on after skates and teh guards help keep my pants from getting cut.as for which one is best if you're talking plastic or cloth, cloth because, imo plastic/rubber guards are for figure skaters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2096 Report post Posted May 26, 2015 I don't walk around in my skate guards (cloth) but I do keep them on until my pants are on because I put pants on after skates and teh guards help keep my pants from getting cut.as for which one is best if you're talking plastic or cloth, cloth because, imo plastic/rubber guards are for figure skaters.^ Exactly this. I put my pants on after my skates as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amiroo39 121 Report post Posted May 26, 2015 Cloth. Takes away the moisture away from the holder and runner. First dry with a towel then slap the cloth guard on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunt3rsean 44 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 I use cloth as I don't need to walk around anywhere other than from locker room to rink and vice versa. Then I also wipe down my blades after being on the ice, let them air dry, and put them in my bag. So the only reason I use the cloth covers is to protect my bag and/or other gear from being cut. For a long while I was actually just placing the thigh opening of my socks over the blades and then placing them in my bag because I was to lazy to buy new cloth covers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beedee 227 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 I use them no to walk on, but to soak up the water off the skate (even though I wipe them)as well to protect my other gear from getting cut when in the bag (my bag doesn't have dedicated skate pockets)My exact same use. I use Elite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
