Zach11

Bauer Supreme 8000 Skates 5D Reviewers Stats 5'6" and 120 lbs Intro: I skated in Bauer 7000 for two seasons before purchasing the 8000's. I loved the 7000's and figured that i would like the 8000's as well. I was right. Fit: To me the fit is good. My heel stays in place even when the skate is laced loosely. No tight spots or lace bite. Tounge doesn't slide sideways like some skates. 9/10 Blade/Holder: The lightspeed holder is very nice. I could deffinetly fell the difference coming from custom plus's to the lightspeed. The lightspeed feels a lot higher at first, but it is easy to get used to. I think it is about 3mm higher. The steel however leaves something to be desired. Instead of getting small nicks you get long flat spots, i hear that this can be fixed by purchasing ls2 steel. Holder: 9/10 Steel:7/10 Weight: These skates are very light. (could be the size) 10/10 Protection: This skate is very protective. Have taken shots from the side and only experienced minor pain. Tounge is of decent thickness, but not as thick as graf's 9/10 Durablity: Some of the material behind the toe cap has rubbed off, and there are small cuts on the toe cap, and side of the boot, but nothing to worry about. One nice feature is the toe comes with a protect toe coating on it. 9/10 Conclusion: I am very satisfied with my 8000's. They are very comfortable and I didn't even get them heat molded. I believe that i only got one blister while breaking them in and it was noting major. Overall these are the best skates that i have had. Overall 8.8/10