Equipment, gear, accessories, and supplies used in the sport of bandy are the chief concerns of this portion of our web guide.
We'll be focusing on the products here since this is the shopping section of our guide. Further information about the sport can be found in the corresponding category within our Sports & Recreation area.
Bandy is a winter ball sport played by two teams of players on ice skates, playing on a large ice surface, either indoors or outdoors, while using sticks to direct a ball the opposing team's goal. The sport combines elements of soccer and ice hockey. It's similar to ice hockey but is played on a larger ice surface with a ball rather than a puck.
Originating in Scandinavia and Russia, bandy has grown in popularity across various regions, although it remains a niche market.
Bandy sticks are typically made of wood or composite materials and have a curved blade to facilitate ball control and shooting. Jofa, Reebok, and Salming produce sticks that cater to different skill levels and preferences. BandyShop and ProBandy are respected retailers, although sticks are also available from larger online platforms like Amazon.
Bandy balls are small and hard, usually orange or red for visibility against the ice. They are designed to be durable and maintain shape and performance in cold conditions. Jofa and Kosa are key manufacturers of band balls, which are available from stores like BandySport.
Skates used in bandy are similar to those used for ice hockey except that they are designed for greater speed and agility on the larger ice surface. They feature a longer blade for enhanced stability and speed. Bauer, CCM, and Graf are respected brands that offer models catering to amateur and professional players.
Protective gear used in bandy includes helmets, gloves, shin guards, and padded shorts, and Bauer, CCM, and Warrior produce a large selection of protective gear for bandy players.
Goalkeepers need specialized equipment, including larger pads, gloves, and a helmet with a face cage. Oxdog and Salming produce high-quality goalkeeper equipment for the sport.
The bandy equipment market is a niche, with a few specialized manufacturers and retailers catering to enthusiasts. CCM, Jofa, and Salming dominate the market, while BandyShop and ProBandy are retailers serving the bandy market.
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Offering high-quality bandy products for clubs and players, Bandy Box provides bandy sticks, bandy balls, bandy skates, and protective equipment for players, including helmets, mouthguards, and faceguards for goalkeepers. The company also sells customizable uniforms and other apparel for players and fans. Headquartered in Bekkestua, Norway, the company promises attractive prices on good-quality bandy equipment to support clubs and player families. Contacts are included.
https://bandybox.com/
CCM Hockey is a Canadian brand of ice hockey equipment owned by Birch Hill Equity Partners through its portfolio company, Sport Maska Inc. The company produces a range of hockey products. It also makes products for the game of bandy, including junior and senior wood bandy sticks, balls, various types of bandy gloves, elbow pads, shin guards, pants, gaiters, runners, skates, and runners. Shoppers may browse by collection, level of play, size, the curve of the stick, age group, or price.
https://ccmhockey.com/en-fi/bandy
Nordic Sport specializes in athletics and track and field equipment, offering a wide variety of products, including ice bandy goals in two different sizes, bandy boards, a ball basket for a bandy cage, nets for bandy goals, a cart for a bandy board, a plastic cover for the ice, a crossbar lowering ice bandy goal, rubber straps for bandy boards, a protective net, rubber straps for a bandy board, a team shelter with chairs and another with a bench. Global shipping is available.
https://nordicsport.com/collections/bandy
Available from WSI Sportswear and made in the United States, USA Bandy Apparel for fans includes USA Bandy-branded short-sleeve shirts, lightweight hoodies, heavy-weight hoodies, jogging pants, and gym shorts in various sizes, such as small, medium, large, and extra-large, and double extra-large. Color options are also available. Free shipping is offered on orders over $99, and discounts are available. Other products from WSI Sportswear are also featured, along with a blog.
https://wsisports.com/collections/usa-bandy
