[big dog daddy]

Big River,

I want to be the first to say welcome.

That being done, It is and it isn't a huge difference. The sliding does not exist the same as ice which is pretty obvious. A roller player needs to be able to handle heat. Now playing on ice is hot enough in this gear on roller it is hotter. Gear is generally the same. Some companies (Battram/Thompson) make roller leg pads. THe big difference is material. they are uaually all cordura so they slide a little better and in Battram's case he has plastic sliding plates attached to give it a more ice feel. Mont also ahs some mods out here for ice gear but I use all ice except for skates (obviously) The puck i find sometime hits you and it does not have the feel of the ice puck. I know it is lighter in weight than an ice puck. The skating is similar which is nice, but now a days the problem is finding roller hockey goalie skates. If you have any particular questions feel free and ask we don't bite.

Where are you moving to in Texas. I know texas is a "big" state. but if you are near Dallas/ Fort Worth. I know they have a ton of ice down there.


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