What should I cut my hockey stick with?

Too Long: Cutting a Hockey Stick to the Right Size To make the cut, brace the shaft right next to the cutting point, so the stick doesn’t wiggle while you’re sawing. A bench vise works best for this task. A hacksaw will make a good cut in a composite shaft, but make sure to make a perfectly square cut.

Can you curve a composite hockey stick?

Composite sticks This can be done with a blowtorch or with the heat from an oven element. When the blade is hot it can be curved by hand or with your foot. If curving the blade by hand it’s a good idea to wear an oven mitt when doing so, to protect your hands from the heat.

Can I cut a hockey stick?

Cutting a stick can be done at most rinks or pro shops, and can even be done at home with a hand saw. For young players, the rule of thumb is to cut it at the tip of the nose. As players get older they’ll have a personal preference. Most defensive players might prefer a longer stick.

How do you keep snow off your hockey stick?

When you apply wax to the blade of your stick, it acts as a repellent of the snow helping you feel the puck better throughout the game. You can also rub it on the handle of the shaft giving you more grip and it also keeps you stick from stinking.

What size hockey stick should a 13 year old have?

Hockey Stick Length and Flex Sizing Chart

Why do hockey players blowtorch their sticks?

A flat blade keeps the puck low to the ice. Players settle on their ideal curve by heating the blade with a blowtorch, bending it under their feet, then sticking it into a bucket of ice. Most believe the tape helps steady the puck.

How do you curve a stick?

Make sure that the blade is over 75 percent under the oven and wedged in there so that it won’t move on you. Then start cranking up on the shaft, forming that jaw-dropping curve you’ve been dreaming about. Once you have the curve where you want it, hold it in place for approximately 60 seconds.

Where do you cut sticks?

The general rule for the proper hockey stick length is that the end of the stick should come to about the nose. If the player’s skates are on, the stick should come up to the chin. Please note that this is a general rule of thumb for hockey stick height and can change with personal preference.

How tall should a youth hockey stick be?

Hockey Stick Length and Flex Sizing Chart