Taking up squash!

[RobinBanks]

I have never played before so I'm joining a local club and I'm going to see if it suits me.
As I don't know yet, I don't want to spend much on equipment.

Do these shoes and racquet look acceptable for the price?

Many thanks

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Browning-Big-Gun-Ti-150-...

http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/hit28/hi~tec-sq...

[RobinBanks]

Thanks, noted!
I did assume the RRP was one of those tricks to fool the gullible, but I didn't know where to look.

I think I will try that Dunlop.

[RobinBanks]

BoRED S2upid said:

Don't spend a fortune on a raquet until you know you like the sport and can play it. Most places will lend you one for the first few times. Also you may be better as a beginner with a cheap one that you don't mind smashing against a wall. Sports direct do them for very cheap and they take a bit of a battering. As you improve you won't hit the wall as much and can increase the money you spend on kit.

At the end of the day fitness is going to win you more points than fancy kit and fitness is free.

This was my thinking. I'm just looking for a hobby and a way to socialise and maybe keep my fitness up as a bonus.
I doubt I will ever have expensive equipment, but I would like not to buy tat!

[RobinBanks]

Nezquick said:

Squash is a great game. Unfortunately, my regular opponent moved to Spain a while ago and i've not played for a while!

However, as above, the fitter you are the better you will be. I always found that as my fitness improved so did my game. Be warned though: if you're not fit, you'll be a big sweaty mess after about 10 minutes!

Enjoy!

I'm not fit but I'm working on it!

I'm supposed to be going to meet some people at a club next week with a view to starting soon after.

[RobinBanks]

Well I'm managing twice a week and although I haven't won a game yet, it's getting closer!
And my fitness seems to be improving so that's a bonus.

But overall it's just good fun. I'm glad I joined a club!