5/8 is the most popular hollow for players skates. I wouldn't say weight really matters when it comes to what hollow you should get your skates sharpened at. I work in a skate shop and unless someone says tells us to do their skates at a certain hollow we do them at 5/8 regardless of their size.
it really depends on your foot and what fits you best, i like the Bauer skates, because they are light weight and focus on speed.
Hockey Skate making companies do ALOT of research, so chances are that the skates are the perfect weight for kids, or close to it.
the difference is the amount of blade that is touching the ice surface and the lbs per inch so with a longer blade it spreads the weight out more and you have less weight on your blades
Men's hockey skates typically weigh between 1.5 to 3.5 pounds (approximately 0.68 to 1.6 kilograms) per pair, depending on the brand, model, and materials used in their construction. High-end skates often utilize lightweight materials to enhance performance and agility. Ultimately, the weight can vary significantly based on the design and intended use, such as recreational versus competitive play.
To improve your hockey skills, focus on practicing the hockey stop technique regularly. Start by shifting your weight to your outside leg while turning your body and skates perpendicular to the direction you are skating. Use your inside leg to dig into the ice and create friction to stop. Practice this maneuver at varying speeds to improve your control and balance. Additionally, seek guidance from experienced coaches or players for personalized tips and feedback. Consistent practice and proper technique will help you master the hockey stop effectively.
Figure skates are in general a faster skate than hockey skates. Figure skates have more blade on the ice compared to hockey skates, the blade is thicker, so when you push, more force is applied to the ice compared to a thinner hockey blade. However, a thinner hockey blade glides better when power is not applied compared to a thicker figure blade, so that's the tradeoff. Also, most figure blades have more blade in the back of the skate, and from the back of the skate is where all your power is from, it works out much better for transferring weight to get more skating power. The other factor is, skate technique, figure skaters in general are faster/better skaters, but obviously they don't play hockey, so the point is pretty much moot except in the rare cases they race each other for fun (which is not often, as usually there's a tad bit of animosity between figure skaters and hockey players on both sides.) However, there's lots of reasons figure skates aren't used for hockey. First is the toepick, you'll fly forward from leaning too far forward on it, it's meant to stop you instantly for doing jumps/etc, but if you're at all careless with the front of your skate, you can send yourself flying forward. Also, hockey boots are tougher constructed, they have to take stick/puck/people hitting into them, too. The other factor, just in blades alone, hockey blade design compared to figures, while not as powerful, is much more forgiving. The balance on most hockey skates is neutral, set in the middle, whereas figures, the balance point is on the back of the skate, so in a hockey game, it's not ideal, as you're having to make quick moves a lot of times without "thinking" so they work great for that. Also, the neutral balance works out if you're getting hit into by people/pucks/sticks, as it's neutral, so if you go too far back or forward, it's easy to correct yourself. Sorry for my long James May sounding answer, but I wanted to correct the misconception people have.
To learn how to hockey stop on ice skates effectively, practice shifting your weight to the inside edge of one skate while turning the other skate perpendicular to the direction you're moving. Bend your knees and use your edges to dig into the ice for better control and stopping power. Practice this technique slowly at first, gradually increasing speed as you become more comfortable and confident. Remember to keep your body balanced and your movements smooth to execute a successful hockey stop.
Curved, light-weight hockey sticks are the best.
A field hockey bat is commonly referred to as a "field hockey stick." It is designed with a curved blade to help players dribble, pass, and shoot the ball effectively. The stick's length and weight can vary based on player preference and position.
yes...provided you have weight in the bottom...if you leave your skates and other heavy objects in the top and remove your pants, shin guards etc. you might risk it falling...otherwise stable and strong...
Nowadays, not much, but originally roller hockey equip was made to vent, with lots of mesh and space for air to flow through (as roller didn't have the ice to cool down a player) Recently ice hockey equipment has been made with similar venting systems to cool down a player and because of the decreased weight without sacrificing strength.
200lbs