July 2024
Adjustable Youth Hockey Stick Plug
The Best Alternative to Buying New Hockey Sticks for Kids Under 9 This Season.
Rethink. Reuse. Repeat.
As a new hockey season approaches, many parents face the annual task of buying new sticks for their growing kids. Youth players, especially those between the ages of 5 and 9, grow quickly, often outgrowing their hockey sticks in just a year. Considering that a decent stick costs around EUR 110, and sometimes you need to buy two, it becomes an expensive endeavor. Moreover, major brands like Bauer and CCM prefer selling new sticks rather than providing an easy extension solution for youth models.
Recurring Cost and Environmental Impact: Parents face high costs and environmental waste due to frequently buying new hockey sticks for rapidly growing kids under 9.
Innovative Solution: Our adjustable end plug, tailored for popular youth hockey sticks, extends stick life by offering easy length adjustments without tools or glue.
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The Growth Conundrum
Your child starts the season with a perfectly fitting hockey stick. But fast forward a few months, and suddenly, that stick is too short. Growth spurts can be unpredictable, turning buying hockey sticks into a nearly annual ritual. This constant need for new sticks isn't just about keeping up with their size; it's also about ensuring they have the right equipment to play effectively and safely. The frustrating part is that the old stick is often still in perfectly fine condition and could be reused, especially for younger kids.
Between the ages of 5 and 9 years, children grow about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) per year.
The Cost of Keeping Up
Youth composite sticks aren’t cheap, averaging EUR 110 per stick. With multiple kids in the game, the costs add up quickly, becoming a significant financial burden over the years. Plus, there's the hassle of finding the right stick every time, knowing it might only last for a single season before your child outgrows it, while current condition of the current is perfectly good.
The Environmental Toll
Every new stick represents more than just a purchase; it’s another addition to the growing pile of sports equipment that ends up in landfills. The production of composite sticks is resource-intensive and leaves a substantial carbon footprint. Producing a single stick can generate around 10 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Discarded sticks contribute to carbon waste, taking years to decompose (if at all) and highlighting the need for more sustainable practices in sports.
The Inefficiency of Existing Solutions
Stick extensions for youth models typically require tools and adhesives like glue and heat guns, making them a daunting task for many parents. These extensions don’t offer incremental adjustments and are hard to come by. The big brands are more invested in selling new sticks each season rather than providing solutions that extend the life of existing ones.
A Game-Changer: The Adjustable Youth Hockey Stick Plug
Something exciting is on the horizon, and we want you to be the first to know! This is something the big hockey brands don't want you to know about. Our innovative adjustable end plug will soon be available in the US, Europe, and Switzerland through a Kickstarter campaign. Subscribe to our newsletter today to stay updated on our launch and support our Kickstarter campaign to make this solution a reality for the upcoming season!
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Introducing Stacky
Imagine a super lightweight end plug for youth hockey sticks that offers adjustability for four different lengths, all without the need for a heat gun or glue. This innovative plug can be inserted in less than 30 seconds and is tailored to your specific stick model. This allows your child to use their hockey stick for multiple seasons, saving you up to EUR 200 and helping the environment at the same time!
Sneak preview of Stacky (Prototype) / different patterns fitting var. youth hockey sticks models.
Specs (est.)
Material: 100% wood from sustainble sources in Europe
Lenght: 1 Stacky provides four extension options:
2 inch + 0.5 inch = 2.5 inch (6.35 cm)
2 inch + 1 inch + 0.5 inch = 3.5 inch (8.89 cm)
2 inch + 1.5 inch + 0.5 inch = 4 inch (10.16 cm)
2 inch + 1 inch + 1.5 inch + 0.5 inch = 5 inch (12.70 cm)
Weight: 20 - 25g estimated (when all pieces stacked up)
Engineered, designed and made in Switzerland
Benefits of Stacky:
Adjustable: Supports four different length adjustments, accommodating your child’s growth.
Tailored to Fit: Available in patterns that match popular youth hockey stick models precisely, ensuring secure installation every time.
Easy to Use: No heat gun or glue needed. Insert it in less than 30 seconds!
Plus, Save Your Family's Budget and the Planet:
Cost-Effective: Save up to EUR 200 by using the same stick for multiple seasons.
Eco-Friendly: Reduce waste and lower CO2 emissions by extending the life of your hockey sticks.
Durable: Made from 100% European-grown wood, ensuring it's lightweight and sturdy
How It Works
1. Select Patterns: Choose from patterns tailored to the most popular youth hockey stick models, (including:Bauer Vapor, CCM Jetspeed, Warrior Covert, True AX9, Sherwood Rekker and many more)
2. Insert the Plug: Simply slide the plug into the end of your child’s hockey stick.
3. Adjust the Length: Stack up the adjustable segments to achieve the perfect length.
Within 30 seconds, your child's stick is ready to play!
