cheap hockey skates?

[itsjustsurvival]

im pretty set on switching to ice..whats are some cheap skate models that are decent. im going to some stores around the area on sunday and i just wanted to know any suggestions and things to look for/avoid. thanks in advance.

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[MikeD]

going cheap can get you hurt. You want a rigid boot to protect your foot from puck impact. The cheap skates have a very weak boot so better keep your feet out of the puck path. They also require more care for the low grade steel to prevent rusting. In some cases its nearly impossible to prevent, costing you more frequent grinds and if they rust majorly and added fee for a single grind.

Find something middle of the road from a play it again or other consignment shop. You can find a great price on some top of the line models.

 

[itsjustsurvival]

what are some mid quality models?
im all about getting something good, just for a reasonable price.

 

[Biggsy]

Just anything that you feel fits right etc go try some on and see what you think

 

[Blindsided]

im pretty set on switching to ice..whats are some cheap skate models that are decent. im going to some stores around the area on sunday and i just wanted to know any suggestions and things to look for/avoid. thanks in advance.

I use Sher-wood raptors and they only were like $70. They have a hard boot in front for protection and i havent had any problems with them yet, so theyre pretty good for the cost.

 

[itsjustsurvival]

i'll try to check them out.

 

[Greeneye]

how much do you want to spend?

 

[xeric716x]

what are some mid quality models?
im all about getting something good, just for a reasonable price.

if you are looking for mid quality, just get last years model of whatever you are looking for. they are still alwyas decent and come cheaper.

 

[itsjustsurvival]

up to 200 at the very most. at this point im my life i cant really afford too much wiht rent and a car payment and tuition

 

[vwg*]

You can easily find a mid level skate for 150-200$ to spend. Just try on several different ones, and pick the one you like.

 

[Greeneye]

Well I know you live in RIC, check out Play it Again Sports. As I recall the one in the west end always had some decent used skates.

 

[Thornton97]

I have a pair of Easton Pro Lites which I love. They were quick to break in, provide good protection and they are fairly light. Weren't that expensive either--$100? Good skate.

 

[sc37]

Some good deals I seen around: Mission L7, top of the line skate for $200. Mission Fuel 85, Nike Flexlite 9, and NBH Supreme 50 are the same price too. Rbk 7k is around $150, and CCM Tacks 692 are somewhere there too as is the Easton Synergy700. There's a lot of mid-level skates there, try and see what fits, but you do got a lot of selection. Might not find all these at the local shop though.