Buying Hockey Skates

I am new in hockey and was wondering what are some important details that i should look for in hockey skates.

the most important thing is the fit u want them TIGHT!!!!!! i would reccomend anything ccm or bauer

2007-08-21 20:12:56 by Random

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I am buying brand new hockey skates soon but i need to know whether to get the Bauer X60 or CCM U+ and why i should get one of them? Thanks for the help

Get CCM. I have had multiple skates from both brands and I can say CCM is superior to all other brands in comfort, although I do NOT have any complaints about performance either. I did not even have to get my last CCM pair baked, no I am not kidding. Bauer skates are famous for giving you something called a "Bauer Bump" despite being baked. It is pretty much a heel spur, or callus. Not fun.

Just take my advice, I would not lie. I only had one spot in my new CCM's that bothered me, so I taped a piece of foam over it. I can skate for hours, and my feet will feel fine in newer skates that have never been baked!

Just a side note - I have had horrendous experiences with Easton skates. Reebok's are pretty good, my cousin just got a pair and he has used them a few times. Comfort wise he says they are good, even though they agitated his healing "bauer bump". I would try to stay away from all brands except CCM, and Reebok.

2009-06-23 20:00:48 by Jo

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Hey all..
I am almost done with my pair of skates and its time for a new pair.
I have looked very hard into buying new skates.. and I've needed some opinions on whats the best skate.
Note that theres no budget, and im looking for a skates that allow wide feet.
I have interest into Grafs, RBK, Easton, and Nike Bauer
But i need an quote on whats the best skate
Thanks

I like Easton a lot, but I have narrow feet. My brother has very wide feet and so does my dad. They both wear CCMs or RBKs. They're known for wideness. I've tried CCM and they work very nicely.

2008-07-07 20:15:38 by wefkjwvhv

I'm currently in search of a pare of hockey skates and I'm looking to see: what is the difference from the Supreme 30 to the Supreme 50.?
I'm actually leaning toward buying CCM Vector V8.0 for $230.00....is this a good skate?

Never heard of either model; with Bauer/Nike, typically, their lower-end models will have lower numbers. The Supreme is an older model, a namesake from the Bauer days.

Their One 90/One 95 models are their current "pro" models.

The lower-end models will, typically, be heavier than your high-end skates, have cheaper materials, and may not be as supportive, and will most likely have material that breaks down quicker. Other differences could include liners, lace bite protection, and weight of the rocker.

Without knowing what you're using the skate for (are you just planning on going to open skates/free skates without wanting to use rentals, or are you playing league hockey), it would be hard to say either model is ideal.

My usual suggestion is this- you need to try both on, and go by which one feels better on your foot. Ask anyone who plays- if your skates are uncomfortable and not supportive, you will be miserable. If you're thinking about your feet, you won't be able to play at your best. If you're playing no-check hockey you may not necessarily need the top-end shoulder pads/elbow pads, but spend money on good skates.

2008-04-03 17:54:43 by baseballfreak320

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2010-03-07 14:12:35 by SarahL6341