You’re ready to hit the ice but you just can’t find that perfect pair of skates that you can comfortably lace up around your wider feet. As someone with thick feet, I know the feeling. It took me a lot of trial and error before I found a pair of skates that fit comfortably for […]
How To Size Hockey Skates For The Right Fit
Most people without the proper knowledge might assume that when picking a hockey skate, they should pick up the same size as they wear in tennis shoes. This is simply not correct. Buying tennis shoes and hockey skates are two entirely different things. When shopping for tennis shoes, many people pay attention only to the […]
How To Lace Hockey Skates The Right Way
Are your ankles and feet sore often after practice or games? More than likely it is related to the lacing of your skates. Something that is often overlooked in ice hockey is the proper lacing of skates. While many find focus on the type of skate, the actual lacing of skates is critical to ice hockey […]
How To Measure A Hockey Stick & Get The Right Size
There is an array of hockey sticks from different companies, and each stick has its distinctive qualities. In choosing a hockey stick, it will highly depend on its attributes that fit your playing style, abilities, and position. Also, the decision on the type of material for your stick is critical and it can either be […]
Wanna Break-In Those Skates Fast? How To Bake Hockey Skates At Home In Your Oven
If you’ve just bought your first entry-level pair of hockey skates, then you might not be aware of the trials and tribulations that come with a new pair. Not only do they take a while to get used to, but hockey skates can take some time to break in to the point that you’re comfortable […]
10 Awesome Places for Thrill Seekers To Visit
Do you have a compulsive desire for excitement? Thrive on adventure? Is your heart racing and your stomach dropping the best feeling in the world? Do you need a constant thrill to keep yourself feeling fulfilled? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then it’s quite possible that you’re a true adrenaline junkie! So, since you’re always looking for […]
Skiing Tips for Beginners
Skiing is a fantastic sport and is a great way to be outdoors and active during the winter. If you’re thinking about taking it up as a past-time, there are a few things you should keep in mind as a beginner. Whether you prefer the rush of downhill speed, or would rather see the scenery […]
Snowboard Shopping Tips
To the snowboarding novice, all boards may seem to be alike. The reality is that there are dozens of different subtle features you should be looking for and that there are many kinds of snowboards to choose from. First, Know Yourself Before you start looking at the features of the board itself, you need to […]
Snowboarding Safety Tips
Just because it’s a non-contact kind of sport, that doesn’t make snowboarding completely risk-free either. Taking a few precautions with gear and attitude can keep you safer when you’re out on your board. Protect Your Eyes Goggles are a must when snowboarding for several reasons. The first is to protect your eyes from flying snow, […]
Essential Snowboarding Gear
Thinking about getting into snowboarding as a fun new way to enjoy some outdoor winter sport? You’ll need a few things before you begin. Below we’ll break down some of the basic necessary gear to get you started. The Snowboard Might as well start with the most important item: the board itself. This is what […]