shoot_the_goalie 281 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Just interested. Anyone buy a piece of equipment that you thought was going to be really useful, and then you ended up "shelving" it cause it wasn't worth using anymore or didn't work the way you thought it would? Not talking about a specific brand or anything, but a type of general class of gear.i.e. - heated skate blades (Thermablades), blade tape, padded hockey shirt, slash guards, etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MThockeydad 469 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Cheap set of Koho roller hockey glovesElastic shin straps instead of tape, thought I'd use them more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoot_the_goalie 281 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Elastic shin straps instead of tape, thought I'd use them moreThat's a good one. I've seen a bunch of guys use those, only to then stop using them for whatever reason. I've also occasionally seen a velcro strap used around skate ankles...and then abandoned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psulion22 402 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 It wasn't a general item, really more for my situation, but I bought an extended back protector. I broke 3 vertebra in a game last year, so when I was cleared to play again I felt like I would need more protection in that area. So I got a football "flak jacket" that I wore under my shoulder pads. But it turns out my back has healed stronger than it was before I got hurt, and the extra protection isnt necessary. The doctor also said that the breaks were caused by contraction of my muscles (avulsion fracture) rather than the impact, so the pad wouldn't have made a difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktang 34 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Skate tongues. I was able to add thick felt to replace the foam in my 8090 and One95 skates. Maybe I will get to swap the tongues one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lassek20 1 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 shoulder and elbow pads..non checking beer league. they just sit in my bag, used like once in 3 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSK81 400 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 I would never ever play without elbow pads. Seen enough pics and heard enough stories of shattered elbows from falls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArrogantOwl 7 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 It wasn't a general item, really more for my situation, but I bought an extended back protector. I broke 3 vertebra in a game last year, so when I was cleared to play again I felt like I would need more protection in that area. So I got a football "flak jacket" that I wore under my shoulder pads. But it turns out my back has healed stronger than it was before I got hurt, and the extra protection isnt necessary. The doctor also said that the breaks were caused by contraction of my muscles (avulsion fracture) rather than the impact, so the pad wouldn't have made a difference.As an alternative for anyone in a similar situation lacrosse rib pads are protective and fairly low profile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Znqt 3 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 I had a close call from a hit to the head and it freaked me out so I bought a mouth guard. Played one shift with it and realized when I tried to communicate on the ice everything sounded like "mmmgggmphhhhtttppmm".... anyways after that shift I tossed it in the bag and haven't used it since Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goonsquad 209 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Velcro Shin straps and Mouthguard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junor 2 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Velcro Shin straps and Mouthguard. mouthguard?They're only unnecessary until theyre necessary. And by then, you've already started the process of turning your brain into mashed potatoes. If you consider your mouthguard unnecessary, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyBoxersSayJoe 133 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Neck guard. Required back in high school, but ditched at every single opportunity. I'm sure they've come a long way in 10 years, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 717 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 MLX skates. First couple of skates I thought I loved them. Turns out what I actually loved was just the FBV sharpening they came with, and a service that's very hard to find in Scandinavia. Not that they're bad boots, but they will require a rather extensive home craft project to turn them into a skate that lets me move like in Grafs but with higher tech and slightly less weight. That elaborate replacement project just seems silly when the real thing still exists.Edit: after following Scott Van Horne's baking instructions, the MLX are actually all I was hoping they would be and more. Very happy with them now, and will definitely get VH custom if I can afford them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyskull 21 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Oh shit.... Neck guards.... The minute I was old enough, that pointless piece of crap went in the bin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickz 107 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Oh shit.... Neck guards.... The minute I was old enough, that pointless piece of crap went in the bin.Zednik... Del Zotto... Malarchuk... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyskull 21 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 I see your point! Those were gruesome. What made it worse though, is that we had to wear them for roller hockey as well...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 717 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Zednik... Del Zotto... Malarchuk...Don't forget Trent McCleary.Makes you wonder what the outcome could be in such instances if medical staff weren't present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickz 107 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 I don't think a neck guard would have helped Trent McCleary. As tragic as that injury was to his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2096 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 I definitely agree with shin sleeves. Though they ended up being useful when I started reffing.... Kind of. They WOULD have been, but I never actually reffed a game... Heh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 717 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 I don't think a neck guard would have helped Trent McCleary. As tragic as that injury was to his career.Not the kind we're used to, no. Or, if so, only in the slightest. But it still raises the issue of what exactly a neck guard should protect against. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyTheDriver 36 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 shoulder and elbow pads..non checking beer league. they just sit in my bag, used like once in 3 yearsI get the chills just thinking about playing without elbow pads. That one time.... oh shit.I forgot them once for a game and just went home. I'd almost rather just play without leg pads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonesy9020 77 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Landed hard on my elbows without pads at a stick and puck session when someone backwards skated right into me. Luckily no damage but hurt like hell and wouldn't want to experience something like that at a higher speed. One piece of equipment I just don't go without anymore, regardless of how non-contact the league or session is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2096 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 It's always interesting how many people think checking is the only reason to wear certain protective equipment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyBoxersSayJoe 133 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 It's always interesting how many people think checking is the only reason to wear certain protective equipment...Once had a coach asking me while getting on the ice with mites why I don't wear a helmet. Said I'm usually not skating or doing anything crazy, hadn't had an incident in 8 years of coaching. 30 seconds later a little kid wiped out behind me and took my legs out from under me. Bounced the back of my head off the ice. I now have a helmet with a visor I wear when coaching on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2096 Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Once had a coach asking me while getting on the ice with mites why I don't wear a helmet. Said I'm usually not skating or doing anything crazy, hadn't had an incident in 8 years of coaching. 30 seconds later a little kid wiped out behind me and took my legs out from under me. Bounced the back of my head off the ice. I now have a helmet with a visor I wear when coaching on the ice.Bingo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
