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Gretsch

Stiffness of Skates

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Can someone educate me on why the growing trend from skate manufacturers has been to produce stiffer and stiffer boots over the years? I picked up a Bauer Vapor and couldn't believe how stiff the boot felt. My understanding was that it is to the advantage and comfort of the skater to have some flexion in the book; this allows for the depth needed for the bending of the knees. Is there logic to having such a stiff skate or is it merely a trend than most have blindly been following without questioning?

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I think it all has to refer with athletes having stronger bodies.

Plus, the game has increased it's pace and speed and people need to have more quickness that is achievable with stiffer materials.

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