Hockey/Questions Answered by Expert Avery
| Subject | Date Asked |
| question regarding stopping problem | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have skated 9-10 years, till 2004-2005 when i stopped (don't really remember why) and later sold ... A: It could be a couple things. Number one, if you don't know the hollow you used to have your blades ... | |
| Loud squealing noise when turning... | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: the store sharpened them and when he got on the ice as soon as he would make a transition from ... A: I had this happen to a pair of CCM Vector's a while back. Sometimes if you get them sharpened and ... | |
| Skates | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently bought a pair of Nike bauer 1X ice skates. These are the first pair that I have ... A: Okay no problem. I have actually answered a few questions before about snow plow stops... if you ... | |
| Skates | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently bought a pair of Nike bauer 1X ice skates. These are the first pair that I have ... A: I think it's both that you aren't used to skating on sharp skates and the fact that they were just ... | |
| Skates | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently bought a pair of Nike bauer 1X ice skates. These are the first pair that I have ... A: Wow, I'm not sure where you bought these... but most skate shops will give you a free sharpening ... | |
| Awkward Skating | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My 5 yr. old son has been skating for several months now and is beginning hockey programs. He has ... A: Having a skate that's a size too big will make a big difference. Do you know how to size skates? If ... | |
| equipment | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: i know its not your expertise but maybe youll know. i play hockey, and when i turned 18 i took off ... A: Most visors are universal and fit most helmets. I don't know what kind of helmet you have, but if ... | |
| Skates don't fit! | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I have just started playing hockey in the UK, and have found that most skates don't fit me properly. ... A: You could try a narrower skate and see if that helps. There's different width sizes for skates. ... | |
| Replacing a stick blade | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm new to (ice) hockey and have an old easton stick with an aluminum shaft with a composite blade ... A: I'd imagine if you were using a composite blade in the street it's got to be pretty messed up by ... | |
| warrior goalie stick | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: Is there a warrior brand goalie stick for public sale because i saw one in an NHL game. (the ... A: Yes, warrior makes a goalie stick. Here's the link to it: ... | |
| How to Rollerblade Faster | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: My name is Whitey and I have been playing roller hockey for the past 8 years of my life. About 3 ... A: Sorry for the delay in response. My internet hasn't been working right the past few days. About your ... | |
| Jr vs Sr Hockey Skates | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: My son have been playing hockey for 8 years and AA travel hockey for 5 of those years. He is a ... A: I actually can't be too sure about this being I didn't start playing till I was 12. The first skates ... | |
| youth skates | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: My son 8 year old and has been skating since he was 3. He has now played 1 year of competitive ... A: I don't recommend switching skate brands as doing so can be too awkward. This doesn't happen for ... | |
| hockey | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: i need help no my stick handeling and i dont have any idea on a workout to help on what to do and ... A: I'd try getting a full length mirror out and looking into the mirror and stickhandle watching ... | |
| stick flex | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering wat stick flex i should use i am 145 lbs and 5 10 i was using a 85 flex stick an i ... A: If 85 felt too flexy, I'd recommend trying 100. I doubt 90 would make much difference. If you're ... | |
| how to defend against a far superior player | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: We have a balanced rec team - 12 players, 6 a's, 4 b's and 2 c's skill level. Another team has an ... A: I'm probably not the best person to ask about this. But, my opinion ... I wouldn't recommend having ... | |
| Skate sizing | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I just got some skates and they are a size D/A. What does the "A" mean? I've heard the D is normal ... A: Sorry for the delay. I answered this question and I thought it went through, i just got an email ... | |
| which is better? | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: what is the best skate on the market right now for a defensemen? I'm currently in vapor XXX and my ... A: if you're in bauer's right now and like them I'd stick with them. Usually if you get used to a ... | |
| SKATES BROKEN IN WRONG? | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: THE RINK SHOP DID NOT HAVE MY SON'S SIZE IN SO HE CHOSE SOME USED BAUERS IN HIS SIZE. HE IS AN ... A: I don't think the skates would be the problem. Did your son do this in his old skates? If you think ... | |
| Skate issues | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: My skates feel fine when I start skating, but after awhile my feet start to go numb, I'm not sure if ... A: If they are going numb, you are probably either tying them too tight, or they aren't the right size. ... | |
| Skating faster | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm fourteen year old. I will start to play hockey in a team next year. I'll probably be playing in ... A: Well, if you can do bantam that would be a better idea being this is your first year. Sometimes they ... | |
| Skating faster | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm fourteen year old. I will start to play hockey in a team next year. I'll probably be playing in ... A: If this is your first year and you're 14, I'd recommend you start out playing bantam instead of ... | |
| holding a stick | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: Meaning a right handed or left? They are bolth right handed. So should the right hand be on top or ... A: It's sort of something they might have to figure out themselves. A lot of people want their dominant ... | |
| Hockey skates? | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I have two pairs of boots. one is nearly 3 years old and the other is since last christmas. the ... A: It sounds to me like you don't have a wide enough skate. There are different width sizes when you ... | |
| skate blades | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: i just got new skates and i have realized that i skate slower in them than my old ones. they are a ... A: If the skates are a size and a half too big for you, then it would definately slow you down. ... | |
| skate fit | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: Avery I have a skate problem. I had to shop around for a while but I finally got a pair of NIKEs ... A: Okay one thing you don't want to do with hockey skates(or at least ice hockey skates) is use thicker ... | |
| skate sizing | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I had a pair of 6.5D Bauer Supreme 8000 skates that were giving me blisters because of too much heel ... A: The width sizes D and EE are pretty different. Have you tried a pair of skates in a single E size? ... | |
| receiving pass from directly behind | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: What is the proper technique for receiving a pass from directly behind you when you are moving ... A: I'm not sure if you're having trouble along the boards, or if it's more mid ice. But, if you're ... | |
| foot bump | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: i recently had a pair of skates that were to big,and i had to tie them really tight to skate ... A: I've never heard of getting bumps on your feet. Calluses yes. If it is only a callus I would say put ... | |
| Stopping | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: Hey Avery! Its Alex again sorry for bugging but i just have too much question. I would first want to ... A: Okay I don't know if you were able to read the answer I gave you on how to do the hockey stop the ... | |
| Stopping | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: Hey Avery! Its Alex again sorry for bugging but i just have too much question. I would first want to ... A: Don't worry, you aren't bugging me. Okay I'm glad you have the crossovers and snow plow stop down. ... | |
| Skating and NHL question | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions about skating. How exactly do you crossover and pwer stop? And my other ... A: Okay, well the snow plow stop would be the first stop you would learn(unless you were playing ... | |
| Skating and NHL question | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions about skating. How exactly do you crossover and pwer stop? And my other ... A: I appreciate it. Okay, now about the hockey stop. I was guessing you meant that but I wanted to be ... | |
| Skating and NHL question | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions about skating. How exactly do you crossover and pwer stop? And my other ... A: Okay, I'm not sure what you are referring to when you say powerstop. Do you by any chance mean a ... | |
| old skates | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: First I would like to say thank you for the help. I have a pair of Bauer 5000 that I got a long time ... A: If your feet are too wide for the skates now, it would be a better idea to get new skates that are a ... | |
| Too old to start? | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm 23 and live in southern california. I've never really skated (and honestly I can't actually ... A: It's never too late to start. I've been to open hockey's where guys are in their 60's still playing. ... | |
| lace bite | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I started playing again after a 10 year layoff and bought all new equipment. The Nike/Bauer ... A: If you've tried new skates and inserts, you may just need to take a break from skating for a bit. ... | |
| Intermediate flex | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: My son is 15 but prefers to use an intermediate shaft (with a wooden blade) because of the shaft ... A: 77 flex is pretty high. I don't think you'll get any higher with intermediate. Seniors start around ... | |
| easton 1500c | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: My son uses these skates and loves them, but he keeps pulling the tuuks off the boot. We have had ... A: I am guessing you are meaning the easton synergy 1500c skates. They are very good skates and I ... | |
| quick feet | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: My 11 year old son plays D in competitive Pee Wee hockey. He needs to get quicker feet and ... A: To tell you the truth, the thing that helped me the most in doing this was doing it going fast. I ... | |
| ADULT FEMALE FIRST TIME HOCKEY SKATES | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I reside in Toronto, Ontario and have been fitted for three or four different types of skates (CCM ... A: The size of your skate sounds fine if you are a womens 10 wide shoe, and they are sizing you between ... | |
| ice hockey skates | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a little problem with the hockey coaches. They want to release my son from playing body ... A: There is ABSOLUTELY NO rule on tying skates!!!!! Your son can tie them however he likes. There is no ... | |
| Pronation | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: My 5 year old son started playing hockey last year. His first pair of skates were Bauer Mega 50s ... A: I agree that maybe the CCM's would be a better fit. Either that or the RBK pumps(being they can ... | |
| best skate for ankle problem | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: My daughter who is 14 and a high end player, (national camp and prep school this year) she will ... A: Um I don't really know if Graf custom makes boots. From what I understand of what the problem is, I ... | |
| Heating Skates | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Would recomend re-heating skates at home, if so do you have a recommended procedure. A: I do not recommend heating skates at home at all. Doing this could ruin your skates, not to mention ... | |
| New Skates = Numb feet | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I have seen a similar question to mine, and was wondering if there was any follow up or response. My ... A: I'm not really very familiar with Graf skates. But I would say that is a normal problem when ... | |
| Easton stealth s7 hockey skates | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: Where can I get the S7 skates for $149. The best price I have seen is $179 for seniors. A: here are three sites that usually have low prices, first is probably the best, which is ... | |
| foot pain | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: My son who is 13 started playing hockey this summer. In June we bought him a pair of Bauer 82 ... A: From what I know of, I don't think there is any special kind of skates for that. If he is getting ... | |
| skate problems | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: hey i just bought some ccm vector v10s. the right side arch on my right foot hurts when i have the ... A: I'm sorry, but I don't have the measurments for the different width of skates. But I would just try ... | |
| skate problems | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: hey i just bought some ccm vector v10s. the right side arch on my right foot hurts when i have the ... A: Yes, Vector skates are able to be molded. I can't say that that will fix the problem, but it will ... | |
| skates | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I just got new Bauer skates about six weeks ago and they felt great for the first few weeks I got ... A: Okay if you are getting pain in the arch of your foot it could be two things: 1. your skate inserts ... | |
| skates | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: what are the best and the worst. and your opinon on other skates and there best. all the numbers and ... A: There really isn't a 'worst' in the stealth line. All the skates in the stealth line are very good ... | |
| Skating with bent ankles/favors right | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: Our son has been skating and playing hockey for 3 yrs now. He is 8 years old. He has developed to ... A: well, pretty much all you can do is make him practice pushing off with both feet equally. maybe take ... | |
| skates to big | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I bought some Easton Synergy 200's for hockey are these good skates? They are size 10s and i think ... A: I'm not really very familiar with easton skates but I'm almost positive they have half sizes. also, ... | |
| skates to big | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I bought some Easton Synergy 200's for hockey are these good skates? They are size 10s and i think ... A: those skates aren't the best but they're okay. If your feet are hurting when you tie your skates, ... | |
| Numb feet | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I have been having a lot of skate problems recently. I had a pair of Vector 10 skates in size 8.5E ... A: Maybe your skate boot is to tight. Are you sure you got the right size? Another thing could be that ... | |
| About skating | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: i am a student at Eastern Illinois University and i am doing a project that involves some pictures ... A: Um I don't really have any ideas for that. If you want, you could do google image search and type in ... | |
| sizing a composite stick | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: I had read that you should avoid cutting a composite stick since it may affect the flex rating. In ... A: It's okay to cut it down to your size. It won't ruin the stick or anything. If you are worried about ... | |
| sizing a composite stick | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: You advised not heating a shaft and replacing the end after its been cut down to the proper lenght. ... A: I think I know what question you are referring to,if you want to, you can heat the shaft with a heat ... | |
| skate sizes | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: iam just wondering if u know if a pair of bauer vapor X lites size 10.5 will fit the same as bauer ... A: Bauer doesn't change the size markings for each skate. Any bauer 10.5 size skate will be the same ... | |
| crunchy noise | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: Avery sometimes when I turn my skates make a crunchy noise on the ice.I keep them sharp,and I seem ... A: I t ink the crunchy noise you're hearing is just your skates gripping the ice when you turn. But if ... | |
| Backwards Crossovers and Transitions | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: I can't do backwards crossovers at all. People tell me that it's the same as doing forward ones ... A: Sorry for the delay in response. For backwards cross overs you want to start skating backwards and ... | |
| hockey questions | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some pointers on how to hockey stop and sakte backwards better. ... A: With a hockey stop pretty much all you are doing is a snow plow stop with the one foot and the other ... | |
| Hey | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: I am going to go skating tomorrow. Any tips? Thanks A: Just the things I said before. Keep your knees bent, weight centered on your feet, and try to make ... | |
| lace bite? | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I'm wearing a pair of my brothers old skates and they are the right size and i got them re heated so ... A: It could be 2 things. It could be that your skate boot is too narrow and is crushing your feet and ... | |
| Cheap Skates | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I've been a hockey fan all my life, played roller and street hockey growing up, and I want to try my ... A: They would be OK to learn to skate in, but later on when you know how to skate you will want to have ... | |
| hockey | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: when entering the offensive zone with the puck, is it better to go wide and pass it or make a move ... A: well if you have someone infront of the net you could shoot and have him redirect it in the goal. or ... | |
| cutting a composite stick | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: how do u cut a composite stick if its to big? and would a hack saw be best? A: mark on the stick with a marker where you want it cut(usually the stick should come up to your chin ... | |
| lacing up skates | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: the guy at the pro shop told me that it's better to lace the skate outside-in.. and not inside-out. ... A: I lace my skates inside in. I've never seen any one lace them outside in ,but I guess you could. II ... | |
| Skates problem | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: I have flat feets, not so wide but when they are on the ground they really are completely flat. I ... A: I think I know how to fix that for you. You are probably getting support in the wrong places on your ... | |
| Skate Tightening and Slap Shot | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: I have hockey practice after school on Tuesdays and Fridays and I have to get dressed in 15 minutes. ... A: When you tighten your skates just go from the bottom to the top. While you are pulling on the laces ... | |
| Nike/Bauer Quest 4 skates size 8 | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: Avery After trying on a lot of pairs I settled on these. They had the best fit. Do you know if they ... A: They should be able to be molded. I would recommend you ask your pro shop to be sure though. Also if ... | |
| Stopping, etc | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: i have no clue what that is haha. like i said, im just startingOk, a few things. first of all, i ... A: Hey Justin, I don't think you are ready for a hockey stop yet. I would recommend starting off with a ... | |
| skate better | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: hey im daniel. im not great at skating at all and im pretty slow and i know to skate better you need ... A: Sure, you can. The best thing you could do would be get some rollerblades or rolle hockey skates on ... | |
| Performance problems and poorly fitted skates. | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: I have just started playing hockey and am currently using an old pair of skates my brother gave me ... A: Skating with skates that don't fit can mess up all of your skating. it isn't good to practice with ... | |
| Blade replacement of Nike V12 skates | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: How do i replace the skate blade of the nike V 12 hockey skate? A: I don't know much about the V12 skates. Um is it a skate that has replaceable blades? Ifso then the ... | |
| Skating speed | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: My 13 year old is able to blow away kids when skating with/against other kids in drills that involve ... A: I am going to recommend a very easy starting position. have you ever heard of the V-start position? ... | |
| follow up | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: i can snowplow stop good with both feet A: Sorry for the delay. ummmm lets see... you know how to do snowplows good and you want to learn a ... | |
| Skate Question | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if the Bauer Impact 75s are a good pair of skates. I just got these new skates, and ... A: It depends on how much you are going to use them and what for. You said you got these skates to ... | |
| New skates #2 | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: A few weeks back I asked your opinion on what kind of skates I should get. I am 48,short legs and ... A: Yeah I still would say Vapors would be okay. I could also recommend CCM Vectors as well. If you want ... | |
| stoping | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: ok well the only way I can stop is if I turn one of my skates behind the other and turn it in...so I ... A: OK what I am going to tell you is how to do a snow plow stop. It comes before the hockey stop and it ... | |
| stoping | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: I'm now 13 and playing pee wee in summer hockey. My dad wanted me to play pee wee because it was my ... A: Do you know how to stop at all? Do you know how to do a snow plow stop? What kind of stop are you ... | |
| Ice Skating | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: We live in Florida. I am interested in taking ice skating lessons for myself (I'm 45) for fun, ... A: Ok well this depends on what kind of lessons you are taking. There are figure skating classes which ... | |
| Hockey Training | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: I plaay bantam A girls hockey and i was wondering if you could give me advice on improving my ... A: For your hockey shot? As in like snappers , wristers and slappers? Um I don't know any specific ... | |
| Hockey Training | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: I plaay bantam A girls hockey and i was wondering if you could give me advice on improving my ... A: Wow alot of people seem to be asking the same question. I have alot of things you could do. Now let ... | |
| Improve my Speed | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you know any off ice drills to improve my skating speed, since its off season and ... A: I would recommend doing stuff that will build up your legs. The stronger your legs are the more ... | |
| Can you stretch skates? | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: My new (3 months) bauer supreme 8090 are now hurting in the big toe area (right skate only) Can a ... A: skates are only the size of their boot so no a skate cannot be seched. I would check and see if you ... | |
| Transitions | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: I have been skating for about five months now and have just started to master the very dificult ... A: OK well I don't know if you are having problems doing backwards crossovers as well but since you ... | |
| New skates | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: Avery I have a pair of bauer 100's that are about 5 years old. Just recently I got new blades and ... A: I think your skates are getting a little worn. I had the same problem about 3 or 4 months ago when I ... | |
| radius and pitch | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I am an adult rec. hockey player.I have only been skating for a few years now,and am in my third ... A: You might have outgrown it but I am not sure. I usually deal with skating problems and how to ... | |
| Re:Blister and cuts | 6/18/2006 |
| Q: No i haven't. I have read in different Q&A and it said that molded isn't such a good idea. I heard ... A: Molding can be very bad if you do it yourself. But if you get it done at your local hockey pro shop ... | |
| Re: Blister and cuts | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: I have some Bauer Supreme 6000. Most of the time, when i skate i usually wear about 2 pairs of high ... A: Those skates look pretty good. You should wear one pair of thin socks when you skate. It is not good ... | |
| Blister and cuts | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: I have been getting blisters and cuts after i finishing .. What should i do/wear to stop this from ... A: Hey, It depends on what kind of skate you have. Are you skating at a rink and using rentals? Or do ... | |
| run faster to skate faster? | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: Avery I just started playing adult rec. hockey. I am not to bad,butI need to work on my speed. I ... A: Running could help but rollerblading would be a better idea. Are you playing ice hockey? If you are ... | |
| Blister | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: After skating for a few hours i found out that i had a blister on my foot. What could i do to help ... A: What you could do would be to wash it with water dry it and apply some triple antibiotic ointment on ... | |
| Replace hockey skate blades myself | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: I know what you mean but it looks like the mold (I call it the Tuuk) is held in place by rivets not ... A: It sounds like the skates do not have blades that can be replaced. You might want to ask your local ... | |
| Replace hockey skate blades myself | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: The skates are Bauer Custom Pro 2000. The problem is accessing the bolts without wrecking the molds. ... A: I looked up the skates but couldnt see them very well, sounds like they are not skates with ... | |
| Replace hockey skate blades myself | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: I have two pairs of Bauer skates. One with a nice boot but the blade is worn down and another with a ... A: It depends on the skate, if they are ones that the blade cannot be replaced, then there is nothing ... | |
| Reebok 5k's | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: Hey, I just bought the new Reebok 5k's. I've been using CCM's for 9 years, and the adjustment to ... A: Sounds like you are having the same problem that I had when I first bought new skates, I know when I ... | |
| Skates | 4/14/2006 |
| Q: I have been wondering for a while, how do you size a skate? I have a size 8 shoe and have been using ... A: Skates should fit approximately 1/2 size smaller than street shoes. When trying on skates wear a ... | |
Avery
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Expertise
I can answer questions about most skate problems and explain most things about skating and how to perform things as in hockey stop, snowplow stop, cross overs etc. I cannot guarantee I will be able to answer ALL of your questions but I will definitely try my hardest on all of your questions. Just try me and I will do my best to answer your all your questions as well as I can.
Experience
I have been skating for a while now and skate every chance i get. I also play hockey too, and can answer most skating problems regarding hockey and also can answer some hockey questions.
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