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Ice Hockey Equipment
Elbow pads, shoulder pads, full face helmet, padded gloves, padded pants, jockstrap (for men), mouth guards, hockey stick and ice skates are basic ice hockey equipments. These equipments protect players from sustaining bodily injuries while playing the game.
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What is the measure of an ice hockey stick?
For Hockey sticks you need to measure from you chin when you are wearing skates and from your nose when not wearing them. That will tell you what size stick you will need. It should be in inches. Hope that helps.
Who made the first wooden hockey stick and when?
The first commercially successful 1-piece composite stick was the Easton Synergy. 2-Piece composite shaft combos can be traced back over 20 years
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The FIRST was Jofa Blackshot, made in Norway by Madshus ski factory who made fiberglass skis. This was from 1983 !
After that came ''composite'' sticks from KOHO and Titan, but they were not a true OPS and even contained wood.
I grew up in a city close to the ski-factory and visited them many times, so I know ('',)
What year did hockey start using helmets?
They started wearing helmets when a guy got tackled and he got an injury so they decided to make an invention that protects your head from you getting hurt. It's made of hard steel so when you bump into somebody you don't get an injury. That's when they started making helmets......
What year were hockey helmets invented?
Helmets were made mandatory in 1971 but were in use by many players as far back as the 1940s. Hall of Fame Catcher Roger Bresnahan played between 1897 - 1915. Bresnahan most notable contributions to the game were in protective equipment. In 1905 after getting "beaned" in the head with a baseball began experimenting with head gear similar to the leather football helmet of the period that were made by A.J. Reach. Sliced vertically: one half for covering the left side of a right handed batter's head, the other for the lefty hitter. Two years later in 1907 he devised catcher's shin guards.
He was the only catcher using them. Ignoring the ridicule, it was not thought to be gentlemanly to use them. By 1909 the design was refined, and became accepted, and more wildly used. I will leave a link below for more information. -Steven KeyMan
What are ice hockey sticks made out of?
there are several steps that go into making goaltenders pads, materials and techniques have changed over the years but the basic principle has not. the process starts by first designing the goalie pads, this is done by creating templates and patterns which later will be cut to specification by the manufacturer or customer. the customer chooses color, size of pad and trim , the manufacturer has pre made patterns and templates to help him create the pad.this is where colors are chosen and specifications are noted, like size , width, and length the templates are then placed over the material, the material is usually a waterproof synthetic or leather depending on the manufacturer or customer these pieces are then cut according to the template. this is a very important process since the measurements have to be accurate for the pad to be completed properly, any mistake will not allow the pad to be stitched correctly together. once all the templates and patterns have been cut the stitching process begins, this is done by large sewing machines that are operated by a worker, this is precise work and the stitching has to be on point in order for quality to be maintained. the finished pieces are once again checked for tolerances and they move on to the next process. a worker gathers all the finished stitching and begins stuffing the pockets made by the stitching machine. shredded foam and synthetic materials are more commonly used, although some manufacturers still employ some deer hair for stuffing , mainly because the impact of the puck will be absorbed easier, thus lessening the chance of a rebound. After the stuffing process is completed the finished pieces are then gathered again by another worker. he will begin which is considered the hardest part of the assembly. at this point the pieces are put on a machine that will assist the worker in hand stitching the pads by hand, this is done by hand to ensure all the pieces fit together properly and also to ensure that any correction necessary can be done before the final stitching is completed, this process is called lasting. after all pieces have been stitched together , the worker is ready to apply the backing. the backing is a panel of moisture resistant fabric , usually waterproof but also comfortable, the goalies' legs and shins will rest on this material, it will absorb and wisp away the sweat but will not add bulk to the pad.this material is also hand stitched manually. the worker will then add a knee cradle and a thigh protector, these will provide protection and comfort to the goalie. these pieces are usually made to be adjusted by the goalie to his liking. after the backing is applied, the pad is checked for errors and fit, this is the last time any mistakes will be able to be corrected. at this point workers add hardened foam blocks and wedges to give the pad rigidity and blocking stability, these foam panels also add comfort and protection to the goalie, at this time any necessary stuffing is finished and the pockets are then stitched closed. the assembled pad is then run under a machine called a pneumatic stitcher, this machine will run a small leather or synthetic material all along the edge of the pad, this will seal the pad and give the pad its shape, side protectors and calf protectors are then added and stitched by hand. straps and buckles are riveted onto the pad, the pad is almost finished! the pad is checked once again for any errors, if any the pad will have to be disassembled and depending on the error it will have to be discarded.the pad is now ready for brand stitching and company logos. usually both legs are made at the same time with one or two workers on a set. the goalie pad is truly a work of art, many hours are put into this awesome piece of equipment,new and exciting materials have added longevity and quality ensuring many years of service and enjoyment.
What is the purpose of hockey tape?
The purpose of hockey tape is to create better grip on the puck. The reason hockey tape doesn’t come integrated onto a stick is because it wears off and requires to be retaped. Newer sticks come with specially designed blades and are there to create as much grip as possible but it is limited because companies are doing this with a stick designed to last a long time. Usually sticks need to be retaped after 2 uses or so. Hockey tape loses a lot of effectiveness when wet from snow, or water on the ice. Hockey wax prevents snow from sticking to the blade and also slows down the wearing of the tape.
How do you put the replacement blade on the shaft?
replacing a blade takes a lot of practice and the right tools so unless you want to bugger up your stick, it would be a good idea to take it to a shop and get it done for a couple bucks(plus the cost of a blade)...if you want to do it on your own you'll need the right glue and a torch. the amount of heat depends if you have a composite shaft or (unlikely) an aluminum one. using the torch keep the flame visible(orange or red or whatever) and roast the end of the shaft like a hotdog. constantly move it right to left while rotating slowly. check every couple of seconds by trying to pull out the blade. once out put some glue in thin strips on all 4 sides of the blade and a little inside the shaft. heat the glue on the blade a little and shove that thing up there
How good are RBK White 9k Skates?
How good they are will depend on your skill level and exactly what you are looking for. Some people may say they are great; others may not.
How can you put a replacement blade on a broken s17 easton hockey stick?
You can't at the tapered end (round) of the stick. But at the other end you can put one in.
How do you do long column addition with out losing track?
Add smaller groups first then add the groups
How do you bake skate at home?
heat your skates with a hair dryer then place foot inside and do them up then heat again like before
Improved by Scappi 90 on 10/8/09
The above won't work at all. you need to use an oven.
Search here by typing in 'how to bake skates in an oven'.
Do hockey teams change their jerseys every season?
No. It may have seemed like that after this season, but it was because Reebok came out with new jerseys call RBK EDGE, so i guess since the teams were all getting new jerseys they figured they would change their logo. Besides that teams usually only change their jerseys when they don't to be linked to teams in the past AKA if their team has had a bad history.
When do the vapor x60's skates come out?
The launch of the Bauer X 60 Skate will be April 10th 2009 in selected stores in Canada and the US. The skates are being used currently in the NHL however they are in disguise. you will see the pros using them in march without disguise. you can check out different web sites and see the comments on sightings.
Pro Hockey Life stores launch the Bauer Vapor X 60 , X 50 and X 40 on April 8th at 6 pm
What is the difference between the sticks they used back then and the sticks now?
Eariler they made sticks from wood, which they made their own curve, shafts etc. Nowadays, that's made in companies. And the materials have changed from wood only to newer, lighweight materials such as composite or graphite.
Not sure exact what model the Finnish Flash uses these days but I have seen lots of pictures from 2011 and he is using an Easton model.
