>> Does anybody have any recommendations for unicycle hockey sticks as we’re
>> considering investing in a some at our local club? We’ll probably be
>> looking to buy a bulk load of them as its probably pretty tedious as a solo
>> activity. Is it better to use old hockey/ice hockey sticks or to make your
>> own? What do other people use?
> When I was at MIT, we used croquet mallets. These are a bit on the short side,
> but I think they’re a better length (i.e., less likely to cause accidents)
> than hockey sticks.
We at Purdue use street hockey sticks. Though some may argue that they are too
long, I like them that way. You can reach in for a steal without needing to
crouch. I have never personally had a problem with the stick causing an
accident. (Normally when I fall off the uni, it is only because of a loss of
ballance.) The length of the sticks can also help you stay on the uni since you
can use the stick to lean on. This is also helpful when making fast turns. I do
like the idea of using croquet mallets, but this would be more like “Unicycle
Polo.” Where did you get enough mallets to play a full game? Did you use a
regular street hockey ball for that? Did you use the side of the mallet? If so,
did the mallets tend to crack when you struck the ball hard? One last
question… Did you get to keep the kneecaps you took off?
Jay