CCM Skates to Bauer, Which Model? Nexus/Supreme/Vapor?

[PeteyPOP 0]

I'm a life time CCM user, and currently in CCM U+12's 8.5E's

I want to switch to Bauer skates, and not sure which model to go with?

I am looking at:

Nexus 8000's

Supreme 190's

Vapor X100's or X900's (to be released)

I tried on Supreme 190's in 8.5EE's and Nexus 8000's in 8.5D, and they both fit good, I liked the Nexus skate better if I had to choose between those two.

I most concerned about the way they will feel on the ice, pitch specifically.

When I got my U+12's the LHS profiled the blades to match my old U+ Pros (Pro-Stock) skates and there wasn't much if any adjustment on the ice.

Just had to get comfortable with the new boot which is to be expected.

I tried a pair of Graf 705's before and the pitch was so akward and it felt like the boots were 1" shorter than my CCM's so I wasn't able to use them.

I like a really stiff skate and I tie them up very tight.

I worried there will be a huge transition to going to a bauer skate, is this something I should be worried about?

Any and all input/info is appreciated.

Thanks,

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

I would go with the 190's. Slight pitch forward. Toe and heel blend would be required to feel similar to your present skates.

[PeteyPOP 0]

Are the Nexus skates similar to the Supremes in terms of pitch, Just being geared towards a wider foot, hence why I take a EE in a supreme and D in a nexus?

Thanks for the reply.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Yes correct IMO

[iSmile 0]

PeteyPOP

Nexus more forward pitch, then Supreme.

[PeteyPOP 0]

I had a closer look at the Nexus skates and you can physically see the distance from the top eyelets to the back of the boot is a greater distance than the supremes and vapors.

When the X900's come out I'll think I'll try a pair on and make a decision between them and the 190's.

How do the Supremes and Vapors compare?

Thanks for all the input and help so far guys.

[strosedefence34 175]

if you fit nicely in the supreme EE theres a good chance the vapor line will be too narrow for you. Vapor is the narrowest Bauer boot then Supreme then Nexus at the widest.

[stick9 881]

It's not just width, depth also varies throughout the Bauer line. The Nexus being the deepest with the Vapor being the shallowest.

For example, width wise I could wear a EE Vapor or D Supreme, but neither have the depth I need.