View Full Version : What skates do you use?
zimmer86
20-11-2008, 23:28
Hey all i was interested in knowing wat everyone is skating in atm.
ive got easton 1300c aka ankle biters haha but they fit me perfectly.
But i am currently thinking about trying out CCM v08s
RexKramer
20-11-2008, 23:39
Since years the classic old school Graf 703 (resp. the 704 which is identical apart from the material used)...fits me perfect although with the last two I bought I have some problems with insufficent padding at the ankle (hurts unless I put some piece of foam cushion in...not a severe problem).
A very good skate I think.
I've had my pair of Bauer Impact 75 for probably 7 years now. They're a little flimsy and long overdue for replacement.
And now they have been. Can't believe how much lighter these Eastons are than the old Bauers or even the Mission inlines. I'll be keeping the Bauers for outdoor hockey and work use, Eastons for indoor hockey only.
Ice Skates (2 Pairs)
Bauer Impact 75, size 45
Easton Synergy SY60, size 44.5
Inline Hockey Skates (1 Pair)
Mission RMx Vibe 2, size 44.5
Bauer Vapor XXX -sweet deal once you break them in.
Bauer Supreme Classic Gold's. Bauer only made them for 1 year and I am very sorry to hear that. They are a good performance skate and very comfortable. As I referee competitive minor hockey, I need a skate that feels good whether I am officitaing 1 or 3 games per day.
I'm rolling a set of Mission Fuel 90's. Certainly an improvement over my 12-year-old Daoust's.
Then again, when you wait that long, it's expected that technology will make a big jump.
Fotorobot
22-11-2008, 09:57
have the simplest CCM Vector 2.0 but think of more professional :)
Updated my list. Shouldn't have to for another 5 years, at least.
I have the RBK 6k's. The pumps are amazing. I'm probably going to buy only RBK skates from now on, they're comfy as heck.
Headcoach
31-01-2009, 01:14
I have been using Bauer Supreme 4000. I bought them new back in 1993 and I have been using them ever since. The only thing I have had to do to them is back about three years ago. I had to get the blade tighten because they were clicking when I walked.
Now they are starting the clicking noise again and it looks like I will change my first pair of laces on them.
Oh, just to let you know. I am on the skates 10 hours a week. I maybe sharpen them twice a year.
Head coach
Marc Brunengraber
01-02-2009, 04:00
I have CCM Tacks that I've been using since the early 1990's............they have been through hell and back.
Sergei71
09-02-2009, 15:26
Had a pair of Bauer Vapor VIIIs for 3 years.Recently got Bauer Vapor XXXXs.
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