A few years ago Howie sent us at hockEdeals.com a few rolls of tape to try.
As hockey players ourselves, we’ve spent years buying tape. My personal favorite is clear shin guard tape as it stretches enough to move and doesn’t come loose. Also, for the stick I’ve tried black and white but prefer white tape for both the blade and the handle.
Before I get into the quality of the tape, buying hockey tape in bulk will end up saving you money. Most ice rinks sell individual rolls of tape for $3 or $4. A lot of players typically go through a roll a week depending on how often they play. On top of shin guard use re-taping a stick takes a good amount of a roll, especially if it’s a new stick and the handle needs taping.
If you buy 4 rolls a month at $3 a roll, you’re at $12 a month in tape. That’s a total of 48 rolls for $144 per year.
Howie sells 30 rolls of hockey tape for $58 + shipping (Depending on where you live. Was ~$12 shipped to us in Chicago). That’s a total of 60 rolls for $116 (+ shipping) for a year and 3 months.
Two boxes of Howies Hockey Tape gets you 12 more rolls for less than buying at the rink. That’s new hockey gloves, new hockey stick, or something else you’re saving for.
Now onto quality…
I mentioned at the beginning that we received this tape to try. We were very happy with it so much that it’s all we use now. We buy it in bulk and don’t have to worry about whether the pro shop is open before a late game.
Howies’s believes in the quality and dependability of their product. Here’s are some promises from their website:
- Howies Hockey Tape will last longer than any other hockey tape
- Howies Hockey Tape uses stronger adhesives than any other tape
- Howies Hockey Tape resists moisture better than any other tape
- Howies Hockey Tape even applies smoother than any other tape
They also offer a “Guarantee”… “We guarantee your satisfaction! If, for any reason, you are dissatisfied or unhappy with our hockey tape, we will refund your entire purchase price including shipping. You have no risk when you deal with Howie.” – Howie
Finally, Howie will throw in a free T-Shirt and skate laces (picture to the left) if you tell 5 friends about them.
Howies Hockey Tape has been a great affiliate partner to hockEdeals.com and we fully support their product and their company. We hope you’ll provide them with your business and we welcome any comments you have.
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