Goalie_Gal
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- Jul 15, 2006
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I've been playing for only a year, 90% of that being roller hockey outside on asphalt, but some indoor roller too. Of course that means being exposed to harsh conditions in terms of temperature, which in the summer results in lots and lots of sweat. I just noticed yesterday that my mask is starting to rust in a few places! It's an ITECH mask, the kind intended for ice, so it's a decent mask, not just a $30 one from Sports Authority or something. But there are a few places where the metal bars of the cage intersect that are starting to show some faint signs of rust. I know you can unscrew the cage and take it off- is there any way to clean rust off, and prevent it from forming? Why did it form in the first place? Should I be doing something to the metal after I play each time? Also, the metal ring that holds the strap to the chin cup is completely rusted. I guess I'll have to figure something out in terms of replacing that, because I'm sure it will break eventually.
I spent a decent amount of money on this mask and I'm kind of surprised that it's rusting so quickly. Am I not taking good care of it? I take it out of the bag and let it air out after playing, but I don't treat the metal with anything.
Thanks...
I spent a decent amount of money on this mask and I'm kind of surprised that it's rusting so quickly. Am I not taking good care of it? I take it out of the bag and let it air out after playing, but I don't treat the metal with anything.
Thanks...