The Best Surfaces for a Xenopuck Escapade

The Best Surfaces for a Xenopuck Escapade

Want a unique experience? This is a breakdown of the best surfaces for a Xenopuck. With a few that are, shall we say, more “exciting.”

1. Smooth/Semi-Smooth Concrete
   We are talking roller hockey rinks, concrete driveways, tennis courts, and basketball courts. The Xenopuck glides across these with great ease. Passing? You bet. Stickhandling? Not a problem. Skate with it? Any day (with no rain). This is what the Xenopuck was designed for.

2. Sport Court, Dek Hockey surface, Polished Concrete, and Ice Tiles
   These surfaces were designed for slickness and low friction, making them a Xenopuck’s perfect surface. If you’ve got access to ice tiles, then the Xenopuck will work great on them. The closest thing to ice other than the real thing.

• A note on sport court tiles. Sometimes they are not flush with each other. This will sometimes cause the Xenopuck to catch an edge and flip. Otherwise, it is a wonderful surface to play on.  

3. Laminate & Hardwood Floors
   The indoor gym staple, laminate and hardwood are super slick. The puck cruises over these at high velocity. Using it indoors? Just watch out for the odd wall, furniture, or disgruntled family member in your way!

3. Rough Asphalt
   Ah, the wild, rugged outdoors! Rough asphalt, the Xenopuck bounces around like it’s had too much coffee. Not the best for passing or smooth moves, but for stationary stickhandling, it offers a unique training experience. This random chaos gives your mind and hands a challenge that can only be rivaled by super rough ice. If you handle the Xenopuck on the tough stuff, then you’ll have a whole new level of control on a fresh sheet of ice.                                                 
4. Rubber Flooring
   Some rubber floors (like those found inside ice rinks) are surprisingly Xenopuck-compatible. You can get in some passing and stickhandling to warm up pre-game. However beware, some rubber flooring is like sandpaper to a puck’s soul.
5. Carpet
   Alright, let’s talk about carpet. If it’s a firm carpet, the puck will slide – not as well as on concrete, but hey, don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Just avoid the fluffy stuff; that’s a one-way ticket to frustration.