How to Buy a Basic Set of Ice Hockey Equipment

In hockey, the puck's moving at high speeds - to prevent injury, you need the right equipment.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Athletic Tapes
• Hockey Elbow Pads
• Hockey Helmets With An Attached Mouth Guard
• Hockey Knee Pads
• Hockey Sticks
• Jockstraps
• Protective Cups
• Hockey sticks

1. Get a hockey stick suited to your height. (See "How to Buy a Hockey Stick," under Related eHows).

2. Buy a pair of hockey skates. (See "How to Buy a Pair of Ice Skates for Hockey," under Related eHows).

3. Select the protective equipment necessary. For the beginner this will include knee pads, a protective cup and jockstrap (for both sexes), a helmet with attached mouth guard, some hockey pucks, and a pair of hockey gloves.

4. Try on all the equipment before playing, to make sure it's comfortable and fits properly.

5. All of the equipment will have different settings. Adjust the equipment so that you can get the best fit. Because everything is adjustable, getting exactly the right size is not as important as always making sure to wear it.

Tips & Warnings

• You may feel more comfortable when wearing long underwear under your equipment, but you may get hot if you are going to be working hard.

• More equipment is available, but this is the minimum needed to play and prevent injury. If you plan on playing competitively, see "How to Get Fully Equipped for Ice Hockey."

• If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.