Fleuryoutside29
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Winner's for MLX skates were announced a while back. Anyone get theirs yet or know anyone who did? Are there any reviews or reactions?
I think I'm going to pick up a pair of skates today... I'm a beginner, but I was told not to be cheap with skates. Looking online, there are a few on sale in my price range... does anyone have any opinions or advice?
2009 Easton Synergy SE10 - $199
Reebok 6k Pump - $179
Bauer Supreme ONE60 - $199
So I'll be playing ice for the first time ever come January and was looking to drop around $200 on a pair of skates.
Is it typically better to buy last year's/two year's ago top-line models for about $200 or go for a current year's model at around $200?
DEFINITELY older models. The performance level of older models at that price range far outstrip current entry level skates at that price. I picked up a pair of S15's today on sale for $300 CDN, considering they were almost $600 a few years ago, it's definitely a steal. At the same price range, Bauer's entry X:30 and One60 cannot even compete based on performance
The only person who notices how your skates look is you, think about how often you've looked at other players skates and been impressed? Basically never. One100s are essentially the same skates as the one95s you already own.Anyone buy the new Bauer One100 limited edition skates yet? All black. I want the holders for my One95s.
I have Bauer Vapor XXXX right now, and recently tried on, (not skated on) the X 60, 11k and Total One.
i was set on getting the x 60s to replace my worn Vapor xxxx, i tried on the x 60 they were a lot more stiff than i had anticipated, and felt like my foot was immobile and i was wearing armour on my foot. they just feel like a solid well built skate.
I tried on the RBK 11k (of course i would have replaced the blade holder with a Tuuk LS2), the 11k's felt pretty good seemed a little more mobile then the x 60 but didnt seem quite as durable as the X60, i thought if i took a clapper of the foot, it wouldnt feel good at all.
then i tried on the Total One, these skates feel amazing...... the fit is awesome, its mobile. only little thing that was bothering me was they felt a little lower cut then the x60 and the Vapor xxxx. but my foot fit awesome in those skates an are probably going to be the ones i pick up!
I have the Bauer One70s and I love them, it's like loving hockey all over again compared to my old ones.
think about how often you've looked at other players skates and been impressed? Basically never. One100s are essentially the same skates as the one95s you already own.
Yeah, I tried the Vapors, and I'm not a big fan of how stiff it is in the front. You feel more agile because it feels like the skate is part of your leg, but it totally restricts your movement. With Supremes, you're much more mobile and can get fuller strides.
Just got a pair of Grafs 705's today! Can't wait to try them.
How do you like the 705s? I went from 705s to Vapors to Supremes - more or less because the One95 was more heat moldable and my right foot is a touch smaller and has a bone sticking out on lower inside of my ankle thats around the same size of my ankle bone (gross, I know). I couldn't quite get Vapors to fit properly and had arch problems. And I always hold a special place in my heart for my old 705s that went thru 5 seasons of 60+ skates.