For Youth Hockey (6 - 10 year olds), which would be the better buy - the 14 x 30 or the 16 x 40?
1132679
That I cannot answer but I can tell you that I can pack for a family of four in this bag for vacation. We used to pack ski pants, jackets, boots, clothing, for a 5 day vacation. It fits a lot.
1132680
Check see of you may not even need something slightly bigger I saw on some sticks are 52 inch in length. Sorry I couldn't be of more help
1132681
Sorry, I have no idea since none of my kids played hockey. I have the bigger size and use it to hold hunting clothes on trips to my friends farms. Its comparable in size to the seabag I lugged around in the Navy. Unlike a seabag the full length zipper makes it better for my use. For the price I have been very happy with the bag. Its been packed, hauled & unpacked over 10 times so far with no rips, failures or zipper problems. So far it's been a good purchase.
1132682
What are you storing/carrying? I carry 2 sets of uniforms and basketballs and its suitable.
1132683
The 16x40 would be better for all the gear that they carry (pads, gloves, pants, jersey and etc).
1694975
We have the 10 inch one and it is great for kids and adults. I think the bigger one would be harder for little.
248754
I use the 4-foot goals for 5-7 year old kids. This is a good size for all ages...all the way through college.
1503371
The field of view is larger on the 10x36. I also feel it has a clearer view then the smaller 10x25. I compared both slide by side in the store before ordering. I am really happy I went with the 10x36. It is worth the extra money. I use it for hunting all over the world and it meets my needs perfectly.
248752
I would suggest the 4 footer. I also like to use corner flags or a coaching stick for goals so that the kids do not goal guard. If you get these make a retaining arc with discs infront of goals so kids will not stand there and play GK. hope this helps.
2225976
I would say go with as big as you can afford to go. They can always grow into the bigger goal. And practicing on a bigger goal will make the smaller one easier to cover ground on.
1722455
I have a 40 inch and 50 inch. The 40 inch is too small while the 50 inch is great. I don't know how much difference there is between the 46 inch and the 50 inch but there is a huge difference between the 40 and 50 inch. If there is not too much difference in the price I would suggest the 50 inch. I am very happy with that.
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I agree with the previous answers -- we got the 15' by 17' model for our 3 boys and they love it. We had a slightly smaller one when they were little (they are 13, 13 and 9 now) and based on our experience, it pays to get the largest one you can afford. Even though there is a warning label saying only one person would use per time, that never happens, and our guys have had up to 8 kids at a time on this one. We do discourage flips, etc to reduce the likelihood of injuries. Get the big one, you won't regret it.
1101563
I should have asked that question myself. They are the 2.5 inch pucks. They do last quite a bit, so the smaller size may be a good think if interested in variety.
835824
I think this is too big for a 7 year old. Child large would be better. But I think these are also too advanced for the goalkeeping a 7 year old is doing. You could always gave them taken in.
2044351
I think the 14X14 is the midsize, and the 16X8 is the small. I have had both and either works well on a Harley.
1486869
Just got back. Happily paid the extra twenty dollars at the rink which I would have had to paid to the online merchant. Also the counter person (a teenager) was able to quickly explain riedell's sizing. Junior/youth 1 - 13. The it goes into women's 1 - up. So once the child is past size thirteen, it will be back to size one. She tried them on and likes them. Thank you for the comments/advice.
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I bought 12x30 and wish I bought 12x50. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and it will work perfectly. It's important that you drape the net loosely so it catches the ball. Ours was up the entire winter in NY and still works beautifully.
1694973
We have both sets - the 12" and 18" - and the 18" set seems to get more use from both the kids and the adults. For under 10 yrs, the 12" might be better, but for 10 yrs and older, I would lean towards the larger set. The smaller kids can use both hands to handle the 18" set.
1519047
Yes. probably the best age for it. My 7 and 2 year old use it all the time. Ends in tears a lot but its hockey :)
1567103
I was looking for similar information. You would want the 25" which is for ages 8-10 and great for those just starting out. This is per www.tennis-warehouse.com
248751
Our daughter just turned 8 and we bought her the 8' pop up ones. Her coach recommended that over the 6' size.