Are you interested in taking up the sport of roller hockey? If you are then of course you need to make sure that you purchase the right sort of roller hockey equipment. Don’t think that any old skates or stick will do it is important that you buy the right ones. If you don’t then the way in which you play the sport will be sorely affected.
So what equipment should you be buying before you begin playing this fast moving exciting sport? Below we take a look at the main items you should buy and what features they should come with.
Item 1 – Helmet
Look for those that come with a guard across the front but once on won’t obscure your vision. It is important that you try a number of different ones out in order to make sure that it fits comfortably. Also look for the kind where there are small screws situated close to the ear shields and so will allow you to adjust it so it actually fits you better. The guard in front should either be made from metal or polycarbonate to offer maximum amounts of protection to the wearer.
Item 2 – Skates
Of all the equipment that you are going to be buying this is the most expensive piece of all. For someone just starting to play this sport then a good pair is going to cost not less than $100. However, don’t think that you can save money by purchasing a conventional pair of inline roller skates instead. These type won’t offer the high level of protection as the real roller hockey skates do. But you will also find when trying to move around the rink when playing becomes a lot more difficult as they are not as flexible.
Item 3 – Stick
There are numerous factors that need to be taken into consideration when you are purchasing this particular roller hockey equipment. The things that need to be taken into consideration are which hand you will hold the stick in. As you will discover there are sticks designed for those who are right handed and left handed. Then of course you need to take into consideration the curve of the stick along with how much it weighs. But the most important factor that needs to be taken into consideration when buying this item is how long the stick is. You must make sure that the one you buy is the kind that when in your skates and the base of the stick is on the floor the other end is in between your nose and chin.
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