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    On 8/8/2022 at 2:39 PM, noupf said:

    Damn it !!  Do you know for a fact that they will be produced again in 3-4 months?  The Manager at pure hockey was telling me he believes they are done making them.  

    As for sizing , not sure, couldn't even try any on.  To further complicate things, Pure Hockey by me had me use the Bauer scan device, told me my right foot was a skate size 8.75 and my left was a 9.   I know 100% for a fact i am an 11.5 in shoes and have a size 10 in my grafs that fit extremely well.  I went to a newly opened hockey monkey store near me too, their Bauer scan machine said i was a 9 right and 9.25 left.   A full two sizes down..... I'm blown away if any of that is true lol

    Same happened to me.... one PH location scanned me into a size 7, fit 3. I had poor experiences with the Ultrasonic and Hyperlite and had to battle to return them (even though their return policy allows it within 30 days). I went to their Bauer Experience shop and scanned for a 7.5, fit 2 - which feel a lot better. 

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    So I took a super long break, probably haven't skated in well over 10 years... so I guess I should update. I decided to get back into it when my step daughter started playing - and treat myself to new stuff after my son was born. 

    Helmet: Bauer Hyperlite (black) 

    Shoulder Pads: Some super-old Sherwood Classics 

    Elbow Pads: CCM Jetspeed FT485

    Shin Pads: CCM Jetspeed FT485

    Pants: Bauer Supreme 3S

    Gloves: Bauer Vapor 2X Pro 

    Skates: Bauer Mach 

    Sticks: Bauer Nexus Geo, and Bauer Vapor 3X Pro - both L, 87 flex, P92 

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    Height: 5' 11"

    Weight: 204lbs

    Foot Size: 9-9.5 sneaker/shoe, depending on brand

    Foot Shape: Forefoot on the wider side of normal, I would say. Low arch

    Level and use: 2-3 times per week. Mostly pickup hockey, and public skate sessions.

    Previous Skates: RBK 8K (No Pump), RBK 9K Pump, Nike/Bauer Flexlite 18, Mission AGX

    Background: After a really, really long hiatus trying to lose the rest of the weight I gained over the years; I decided to get back on the ice this winter. Pre hiatus, I weighted 310-315 pounds so when I slipped on my Mission AGX, I said "Uh oh...". As I should have expected (it did with sneakers and dress shoes), the entire shape/size of my foot has changed as result of about 100 pounds lost. My foot was swimming in my Mission 8E, literally moving side to side -so I decided to go look around at a new pair.

    Fit: I put on my Vapor XXXX skate socks, and went out to look. The previous year's CCM U+Pro caught my eye, my brother owns them and has had nothing but good things to say about them, AND they were on clearance for about $200. The only negative I recalled was the tongue was brutal, and I didn't like it at all. Thinking in the "past", as opposed to the "now"; I passed right by the Bauers... I've never been able to get this hoof in a Bauer skate comfortably. (although I probably could now!) I picked up the '11 CCM U+CL, and the U+12 and felt minimal difference in weight, (and I had read on an e-tailer the weight of the CL is 870.3 grams vs. the U+12 at 873.2 grams both in size 9D) I looked at the sales guy and said "There's a $200 price jump between these 2 skates, you've got 5 minutes to sell me....". Asking simple questions like how many times a week I planned on skating, and why type of play; he passed me the U+12 and stated the differences were minimal for me, stiffer boot, better outsole and slightly lighter (although he disputed the 3 gram difference).

    I asked him for a 7.5D (I used to wear a 7.5E RBK boot) and it was too big. I looked up at him puzzled... he grabbed the 7D and I was in heaven. In all of my time playing, I've never tried on skates without aching, cramping, toes falling asleep- I even used to break out in sweats (although I was super-fat). The forefoot fit perfectly, the heel on the right skate was perfect; although the left was a little roomy. Damn my anatomy for not being perfectly symmetrical. Tying the left skate down a tad tighter helped the slipping without discomfort. After finding my glass slipper, I was left with the difficult decision; to bake or not to bake. I planned on skating that night and was concerned by old skates were way too big, so I opted not too. After spending 20+ minutes in them and experiencing no discomfort or pain, I knew while it may help; it wasn't a necessity.

    10/10 (for me, at least)

    Blade/holder: While I haven't used the E-Pro in a while (I fell in love with the Mission Pitch 3), I never had any complaints about it other than what a little blue Loctite couldn't fix. It's good the blades are easy to switch as I will probably be shipping them off for sharpening/radius, etc. I do plan on swapping out for the solid steel as opposed to scalloped, as the solid always felt better in my opinion.

    10/10

    Weight/protection: My Mission AGX felt like cement boots in comparison to these. As an e-tailer posts the weight as 873.2 grams for a size 9D, I'm not sure if that is the manufacturer claimed weight, or if they weighed them in-house. I'm not concerned and I haven't busted out the scale. For someone carrying additional weight for years, I really don't sweat the small stuff. I won't be skating in elongated sessions or practices like most kids so I wouldn't even notice a difference in grams over a longer period of time; but I'm still scoring this one higher because the light weight was a nice addition to the fit in comparison to my previous skates. I've only skated in them once, and managed to not take any shots off the boot; so I can't chime in on protection.

    8/10

    Durability: I have only skated in these once, and have had them baked about 2 days later. So I will hold off on commenting on durability until a later post.

    Intangibles: During my hiatus I've also learned not to sweat the small stuff.. intangibles in my opinion are things like aesthetics, place of manufacturing, etc. I'm not concerned with the overall look of the skate, as it appears we're getting away from the "space boot" skates of previous years and settling back down to normalcy. A former fat guy who's gotten over fear of spandex to ride a road bike certainly grasp the concept of functionality over style. The only thing I found puzzling was the price leap... U+CL was $599, U+12 was $399, then the lower models after appear to drop by $100. Makes a consumer wonder if the U+CL could have been priced at $499, or is the U+12 more skate for less money?

    9/10

    Conclusion: Overall, I'm extremely impressed with the out of the box comfort on this skate. Like I mentioned earlier, I've never...never been able to pull a skate out of the box and experience comfort without baking, punching, shims, etc. A lot of it is due to the change in my body type, but I do think some of it is the quality of this skate. For a guy on a budget, spec-wise this appears to be a great deal. Getting a product comparable to top of the line, with a $200 price difference is key for us everyday homers.

    Overall 9/10

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    Holy hell, did you lose that much weight? Congratulations man!

    Teach me your ways!

    I did.. I currently fluctuate between 203-208 pounds. Hoping by spring time I'll break 200. (I've never weighed less than 200 in adulthood!) It's tough, and tedious.. you just have to set smaller goals. I started out trying Weight Watchers for Men online, and just said "Eh, I can figure this out". I downloaded a nutrition tracker for my phone, and logged everything I ate. I eliminated soda, and calorie dense drinks (with the exception of protein shakes) like coffee drinks chock full of cream and sugars (i.e. frapuccinos, etc), packed small salads with every lunch, and replaced chips and pretzels with fresh raw fruits and veggies. And I make it a point to break away from my desk at work everyday to get in a nice 30 minute walk; and trips to the gym 3-4 days per week.

    Once I dropped that first 20 pounds, I took up running by using the "Couch to 5K" program, did lots of road races (5K, 10K) until a buddy of mine got me into road cycling. This past spring I started doing group rides with a local shop racing team and they've been kickin' my butt. I'm hoping next spring I can learn a little more on the road and do some criterium races. So I figured along with the long boring days on the indoor trainer on my bike, I'd mix in skating again.

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    Way to go man! This defiantly deserves a spot in the thread! How did the game go!?

    I went great! I was a novice/intermediate when I stopped, so I wasn't that much of a great player; but my legs felt amazing and I never got winded (thank the running, and 4x wk road cycling for both of those). New skates felt awesome, didn't need to fuss with laces, readjust, anything.....I don't think I've ever skated as much, or as hard in my entire life. I just woke up and my legs feel fine, not a bit of soreness.

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    Well guys, I've been gone a while... but tonight a newer, leaner (110 pounds!!) AnthonyJTa takes the ice for the first time in almost 2 years. I had to tighten my helmet screws, snug up all of the belts and straps on my pants, and get this... buy new skates. I was in an 8E when I weighted 314 pounds, I'm in a 7D; I have an arch again, and my foot is nowhere near as wide. I think this deserves a post in the sweet spot. Wish me luck!

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    SAY WORD

    White fudge-covered Oreos should be coming out as well. I love November.

    The use of the phrase "Say Word?!" def. belongs in the sweet spot thread...

    My employer was supposed to lose our state contract on 12/31/10, so I moved to a new company..... spent 2 months there and hated it. My previous employer then got an 18 month extension, so they asked me to come back + and additional $2K/yr. Pretty nice if you ask me...

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    New skates I picked up the other day. I couldn't get over how good they looked, so I went to try them on and walked out with them. Honestly, the 7K's felt stiffer to me than the 11K's, which is really weird. I tried both on, and apart from a slight weight difference, the 7K's felt pretty much the same. I can't wait to try them in a few days. Hopefully they feel as good as they look.

    Just curious... wht other skates have you previously worn? After a super-long hiatus (running/cycling, and not being morbidly obese) I'm thinking of skating again this winter. However, with an 85 pound weight loss, my Missions don't fit anymore! I saw your pic of these earlier today, then looked at them price-wise and I'm curious to hear how they are long-term/after some ice time.

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    I'm up to level 70 for the second time. The thing that is currently pissing me off is the fact that I'm on or near level V for several challenges. Why do some of these just take forever, and how is it people can get these obnoxious challenges when going to the next Prestige resets all of your progress? I have to stay at level 70 for who knows how long to finish some of these up and basically waste the score on not leveling up. And once you do prestige you lose the ability to have custom classes and whatnot until you re-earn them? Bullshit on that.

    When I hit 70 the 2nd time around I almost went Prestige again, then realized the long painful process and how many weapons I still haven't used like light machine guns, etc. I've been contemplating trading the Elite for a PS3

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    The X02 only weights 45# why not just bring it to the rink on game night and sharpen them right in the locker room for everyone. Turn a garbage can upside down and you have a stand ready made. I have done this many times.

    because the rink is literally a mile away. we have it worked out. i need a free hand to carry beer.

    I'm about 2 miles from the rink and guys stop by my place on the way to the rink. If you drag it into the locker room you are going to spend most of the time hunched over the sharpener and be the last one on the ice every night. There is always going to be one guy that shows up at the last minute but still expects you to do his skates.

    Let alone the night someone forgets the padlock on the locker room door and someone Waltzes out of the place with your X02......I pop a $20 in my pocket and lock the wallet, cellphone, and any spare gear in the car...

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    Surprised how little controversey this game has stirred up, considering how politically incorrect some of the missions are (I won't spoil them). There is even a warning at the beginning of single player.

    It's gotten heat for a couple weeks now, but not as much as I figured. At least it gives you the option to skip it.

    First saw the video on YouTube of the first disturbing mission, and was in awe the whole time. And when the end came, I was in shock.

    Playing that stage through, I was saying to myself "Wait, I gotta DO this?!" Holy Crap it's eerie...

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    Does it play like the One95? (If you have used one before.) Suppose it is just a rebranded XXXX?

    I haven't used a One95... I was torn between a Rimouski Oceanic pro stock One95, or the retail shaft. I don't think it'd be too easy to just slap the tactile grip on a XXXX shaft... maybe one of the shop guys can chime in.

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