Fixing Goalie Stick

[rjweng]

OK I just got 3 goalie sticks from a guy one is brand new the other 2 work but not the greatest shape. What I am wondering if anyone has refiberglassed a stick? The one stick down where the blade and paddle meet there is a small chunk of wood taken out, there is a slieght flex to the blade. So I figured re wrap it in fiberglass to strengthen it. And before you say just go buy a new one, that is tough right now. Two mortgage payments makes it tough on money, as soon as the one house sells then it's a different story. But for now I am playing with what I have. So was wondering if anyone has fixed a goalie stick.

[fusion]

Originally Posted by rjweng

OK I just got 3 goalie sticks from a guy one is brand new the other 2 work but not the greatest shape. What I am wondering if anyone has refiberglassed a stick? The one stick down where the blade and paddle meet there is a small chunk of wood taken out, there is a slieght flex to the blade. So I figured re wrap it in fiberglass to strengthen it. And before you say just go buy a new one, that is tough right now. Two mortgage payments makes it tough on money, as soon as the one house sells then it's a different story. But for now I am playing with what I have. So was wondering if anyone has fixed a goalie stick.

The way that I fixed my sticks is that I would tape where the stick is the weakest at with a thin layer of duck tape but wrap it really tight. It always worked well for me.

[Matt The Hammer]

I've fixed many sticks. Never fiberglassed one yet... yet.

Typically I repair cracks and the like with wood glue and c-clamps.

I've re-pollyed the shafts that have been damaged.

I'd say do it. Can't hurt. Waaaaaaaaay cheaper than new sticks. Jesus, some of re-glued sticks held on forever.

[goaliefergy53]

Originally Posted by fusion

The way that I fixed my sticks is that I would tape where the stick is the weakest at with a thin layer of duck tape but wrap it really tight. It always worked well for me.

Damn, my secret is out! As Red Green says, "If the women don't find you handsome, they can at least find you handy."

[blacksv1]

I just repaired the heal of mine with some liquid nails and C-clamps. After it hardens, you can sand it smooth. If the fiberglass is peeling, just apply some wood glue and tape it up. I tend to use one stick at a time until it dies completely.

[rjweng]

I couldn't pass up 3 goalie sticks for $40, the guys just wanted to get rid of them. As I said the ones was almost new, the other 2 need the work. Since my father just got done building his boat, he has a bunch of fiberglass. So I will try it on one stick and will let you know how it turns out. Try and get some pics of it also.

[DRE75HABS]

I've carbon-fibre and reglassed 3 of my sticks. I have pics of 2 that are still alive, and not only will it repair the stick, but extend the life. It adds weight, but if you use a lighter stick it's not a big deal.

The first one was a CCM Vector 6.0 that was used for 4-5 months of mostly roller hockey and broken in the blade/heel. Fixed up the blade, reglassed the paddle too, and it lasted another 6 months!

The two I have cf'd and glassed now are Vector 8.0 Belfour pro returns. I did them up because it's a pain to find more of them new and I love them, plain and simple. I might do my Turco RBK P1 return when it loses it's pop, we'll see.

I'll try to get pics up ASAP, which will be in a few days.