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A decent pair of hockey skates are $300+. You also have to take them in to get sharpened every week if you are that aggressive on them. This is $60/mth. You al
by dizzystar 9y ago
A decent pair of hockey skates are $300+. You also have to take them in to get sharpened every week if you are that aggressive on them. This is $60/mth.
You also have to invest in padding, helmets, gloves, socks, and so on.
- talmand 9y agoWhat defines a "decent pair" of skates and why do they cost $300? Wouldn't a nice pair off the shelf at less than $100 or around $50 suffice for a young kid just wanting to play hockey? I didn't consider the maintenance aspect; the need for sharpening makes sense though.
- dizzystar 9y agoGood skates can be baked and molded to their feet. Cheap skates are like cheap running shoes. Yeah, they get the job done until the ill-fitted skates don't offer proper fit and support. Your kid is fine for a month, then they have welts from the cheap insoles and twisted ankles from no stability. Just wanting to skate at the rink is one thing, practicing and chasing pucks on top of learning edge control demands proper equipment.