Your Favorite Roller Hockey Skate

[DaveTheWave 0]

I just went back to what is still my favorite skate recently despite the need to break in the HE950's. I have a few sets of these and always go back to them.

Mission Wicked Light 1999 (Generator Pro Team Carbon/Black and Red)

Labeda Dynasty

Swiss Bearings

What skate is your favorite roller hockey skate of all time (out of the ones you've skated on)?

[mik3 1]

I'm way past the honeymoon stage and I still LOVE my he950s. Like slippers

[Hoffer 0]

My favorit skates ever are the ones i have know. My Graf 705's on a Sensor frame. They have titanium mini bearings and the new labeda genesis wheels on them.

[EBondo 232]

CCM Vector PF2's...lol yeah I know, low end woot woot but their an awesome skate, those or my CCM Externo Rush skates

[notorious#29 0]

Nike Quest 1's with Dynasty wheels and Abec 7's. The Quest 1 boot is the most comfortable boot I have ever worn.

[Justin 1933 134]

I think I am one of the few who actually hated the Wicked light...The VSI from that year killed the Wicked light...Fit was better, lighter, and more comfortable...

[DaveTheWave 0]

My favorite skate is the cheapest pair I own.

[DaveTheWave 0]

I think I am one of the few who actually hated the Wicked light...The VSI from that year killed the Wicked light...Fit was better, lighter, and more comfortable...

Yea, the Proto VSI Team Carbon is a close second for sure. The boot is legendary and I wish Mission would bring back the design and materials - quality all around. I skated on it for awhile (along with the 98 Team Issue), but the Wicked Lights are lighter (the selling point of the skate during that year like the Helium now - lightest skate... blah blah) and for me are more comfortable. I do miss the custom footbeds from the 98' line though - they just can't be beat in terms of comfort. Do you guys remember how expensive those skates were back when they first came out? 499-599 for the Wicked Light!

[kovalchuk71 212]

I think I am one of the few who actually hated the Wicked light...The VSI from that year killed the Wicked light...Fit was better, lighter, and more comfortable...

You guys NEED to make a Wickedlight 2....PLEASE

Spiff it up and bring it back for one year......Thatd be GREAT :)

As for my favorite skate:

Nike V-12

USA Final Factor Flat Frame

Rink Rat Hornets 76A

Ceramic bearings

Wax yellow Laces

[DaveTheWave 0]

I think I am one of the few who actually hated the Wicked light...The VSI from that year killed the Wicked light...Fit was better, lighter, and more comfortable...

You guys NEED to make a Wickedlight 2....PLEASE

Spiff it up and bring it back for one year......Thatd be GREAT :)

Well they kind of did with the Vibe and all that - but without the original Generator Pro Team Carbon chassis - and screwed it up with the Vibe hardware and larger (green) Generator chassis. Why add extra weight to a skate designed to be the lightest? To me the Vibe was a gimmick like spinner wheels. If it will be revived, keep the original chassis for sure!

[kovalchuk71 212]

I agree.... Its almost impossible to find those with the carbon chassis anymore :(

[Justin 1933 134]

I agree.... Its almost impossible to find those with the carbon chassis anymore :(

Because they suck...They aren't any lighter and break easily. Magnessium alloy chassis are the best chassis...

[#56 0]

favorite pair of skates:

Lookwise: Wicked Lights

Confortwise: He 950

Performance wise: Beemers

Overall: D1c

Yeah I'm a libra :P

[kovalchuk71 212]

Justin, any ideas for a WL 2 ? Like a throwback skate line? That would be SWEET! WL, VSi etc.... Just renovated a bit to keep up with people today

[DaveTheWave 0]

I agree.... Its almost impossible to find those with the carbon chassis anymore :(

Because they suck...They aren't any lighter and break easily. Magnessium alloy chassis are the best chassis...

I own a few and none have broken - not even a chip in the paint - bulletproof. The weight difference between the two chassis (Magnesium vs. Generator Team Carbon Red) is not significant enough to differentiate the two (when you're talking grams difference, take the more resilient chassis unless you can afford to replace skates more often). I have them on my He950's, but I don't think they are better or worse than the carbon's. I already have scrapes and paint chips on my magnesium chassis after one game (if they were hard anodized or carbon on the other hand... hint hint)

[Eazy_b97 1]

My favourite has to be the VSi Vibes, although I disliked the Vibe. I've not been overly impressed by any inline skate I was able to try. The Hi-Ho Silvers never fit probably, or else I would've been extremely pleased with them, minus some non "skate" issues.

I'll probably give some Tours a shot next year as they've been a close second in the skate decisions for the past 5+ years. Also I wouldn't mind grabbing some Wicked lites off Ebay if I see'em (I know there rare and I'll have to fight off half the board for them).

On a side note, did anyone have eyelet problems with the VSi's? Mine have started to rip out. They are fairly old, but I play very short seasons compared to most people. I've gotten probably 80 skates out of them.

[Fury of One 6]

CCM 695 Ultra Blacks. I loved that skate. Close second would be the Tour 962s.

[Thockey17 1]

Mission s500

RedStar Alloy

Moc9 Air-Ride Bearings

Labeda Dynastys, soft

I occaisonally still skate on WL's, VSi's, etc. I love to see how much the companies skate technology evolves.

[Chupacabraz214 0]

My 5500's my feet feel in heaven... :P B)

[malcb33 97]

Mine would have to be the quatro 10,000! They are so nice! Even though I only have a prototype pair (still have a few bugs, but have been fixed on the newer models), they are so stiff, comfy, light and fit well! Everything you want in a skate! Oh yeah they look awesome as well, for those who are all about the looks!! :D

[whbd18 0]

My favorite skates are the ones I just got today. Bauer Vapor LE, they were only $79 and by far one of the most comfortable rollerblades ive ever worn.I wanted to get the Helium 150 but they didnt have my size.But im definately going to get a pair of the quatro line,when they come out.

[#1STUD 0]

Wow, i'm really surprised no one has mentioned the tour 962's yet. Those skates were unbelievably(sp) comfortable. Mine lasted me a good four years and they still work as outside skates. You can't forget the purple chassis either.

[LickerLongTail 0]

Tour Beemers- They have it all, Comfort, Performance, and Looks.

Wheels- its a 3 way tie for me, Labeda Dynasties(Xsoft), Revision and Rink Rat Hornets.

Bearings- BSB Swiss

Frames- Labeda Hum'er

Tomas

[wickedlite44 0]

i love my wicked's, yes still have the team generator carbon chassis on them, i only weigh about 135, but my vote goes to hi-ho twos, great fit out of the box

[shute 4]

i currently own a pair of CCM PF10 but i would say that my all time favorite are my very first... titans was the brand but i had no idea what model. those titans go WAY back when rollerblades first came out. they sucked BIG time but all i remember was how happy i was when i first go them to play street hockey with.