Semi-OT:Street Hockey Goalie Gear

[Giontatas]

Hey guys, I was wondering what you thought about equipment for Street/Roller Hockey.
I am looking for something just to use a few times, maybe 5-6 times this summer so I don't want to dish out a lot. A few friends recommended for me to just get something from toys r us, but I don't think they will be big enough (I'm 5'9" weighing 175). Also, something in the Montreal region.

So any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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[dabid]

Theres some stuff on goaliemonkey.com and hockeygiant.com

 

[Brodeur]

The Mission Lite set of gear is pretty cheap and does the trip for Street hockey. But if you're only planning on using stuff 5-6 times, maybe it's best to find a used sporting goods shop or maybe check on eBay?

New stuff will run you at least $200-300. What's your price range?

 

[CaptBrannigan]

Do they have Play It Again sporting good stores in Canada? I got a nice pair of leg pads for $30, and added a blocker, chest pad, and mask for a grand total $70.

 

[kold]

Dont bother with Canadian Tire "road warrior" type gear. It's not worth your time or money. Your best bet is to go into a used sporting goods store, and you can get something solid that will last quite a while on such a rough surface. Also, in getting something like that, you probably wont spend much more (if any more) than buying new "toy" gear from Cdn Tire.

 

[Giontatas]

Will check play it again sports. Thanks again

 

[Dynamic]

I just know its hard to find decent street goalie stuff that won't fall apart on a hard surface. My old school had some awesome pads that had maybe a quarter inch thick of hard plastic on the outside and yet was very flexible. I asked where in the hell you would even find those pads and no one knew as they were quite old.