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Originally Posted by AzNightmare
So for a newbie like myself that have never taken a single shot on ice, is it recommended to start with wood or is wood not worth it and might as well move up to composite?
btw, did you say Sportchek is selling blades for 50% off? Is this some sale or is it a special that you get when you purchase a shaft and blade?
I'm going to be purchasing a stick, gloves, and skates at Sportchek tonight. Only problem I see about shaft and blade is that I cannot test it out before I buy it. Since they will be in two pieces until I pay for them. And with lack of experience, I can't tell which shaft+blade is suitable without having an old hockey stick to use as a guideline.
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Hey Az, if I were you, I'd keep things simple and buy a cheaper wood-based stick, or if you're really keen, a mid-range composite. That way you can test it in the store for flex and lie. If you're going to invest in a two-piece setup, might as well get more experience first before you sink the money.
Most wood based sticks these days are actually composites with fibreglass, kevlar, and what not anyways, so they're not that heavy (although they'll be noticeably heavier compared to a performance composite).
If you're just getting into ice, there's no point in running around with a $120 stick when you're still working on your shot. Hell, I still use $20 sticks for roller. There's always plenty of time to pick up an expensive stick in the future. Just my 2 cents.