Allsmokenopancake 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2005 OK, so I am trying to get a new pair of skates. I tried the 4 LHS closest to me, which are all about an hours drive from my place in traffic.All 4 said they don't carry my size in the E width.They can order them, but if they order them, its a sale, unless there is a defect.I have a pair of CCMs at the minute, they are 11.5 D. I need a wider one.I cannot try a pair on, but the 11.5 fit fine lengthwise.What should I do. I am in a position where I can't get to try on before I buy.Should I just go for a CCM 11.5 E that can be heat molded.Its a bit of a quandry. I couldn't find a thread like this, if there is one, I apologizeCheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finkster 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2005 Some on-line merchants will accept returns as long as you do not sharpen the blades. You might even find a good deal. HockeyMonkey.com seems to have some good prices in their closeout section.I, too, am looking for a new pair of skates so I can practice with my son. I am looking at CCM 652, size 9E. Anyone have comments on these?What do people think of buying off ebay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultraman7k 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2005 Some on-line merchants will accept returns as long as you do not sharpen the blades. You might even find a good deal. HockeyMonkey.com seems to have some good prices in their closeout section.I, too, am looking for a new pair of skates so I can practice with my son. I am looking at CCM 652, size 9E. Anyone have comments on these?What do people think of buying off ebay? i had the 652's for a while ('03 model) and for what i paid for em, i'm glad. it was pretty much worth every penny. 652 has good durability and pretty good performance. at least, that's my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy_Wolf 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2005 Allsmokenopancake Posted on Nov 3 2005, 10:16 AM OK, so I am trying to get a new pair of skates. I tried the 4 LHS closest to me, which are all about an hours drive from my place in traffic.All 4 said they don't carry my size in the E width.They can order them, but if they order them, its a sale, unless there is a defect.I have a pair of CCMs at the minute, they are 11.5 D. I need a wider one.I cannot try a pair on, but the 11.5 fit fine lengthwise.What should I do. I am in a position where I can't get to try on before I buy.Should I just go for a CCM 11.5 E that can be heat molded.Its a bit of a quandry. I couldn't find a thread like this, if there is one, I apologizeCheers Bauer skates aren't available in E width for regular retail skates. It's whether D or EE. The Vapor is a pretty narrow skate if compared to old Tacks. Therefore, I'm pretty sure E Tacks and EE Vapor will equal to the same thing. It's just how companies choose to call their width. Easton has Regular and Wide, CCM D and E, BNH and Mission D and EE, Graf Narrow, Regular, and Wide.At the end of the day, it's just a question of perception, but it doesn't necessarly mean Vapor's EE is wider than Tacks' E.In you case, if Tacks's D was too narrow, go EE in Vapor. The only way you could get a pair of E width Vapor's would be from a pro fitted return, or to order yourself a pair of custom made E width... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whbd18 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2005 Jimmy wolf,im pretty sure he wants CCM ,not bauer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted November 3, 2005 Jimmy wolf,im pretty sure he wants CCM ,not bauer. But he doesn't work for CCM. ;) I actually find a Bauer vapor EE to be similar to a CCM DAllsmokenopancakeYou might want to try finding a cheap or old pair on ebay. The $50 or $60 you spend to confirm the size might be a good investment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whbd18 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2005 Jimmy wolf,im pretty sure he wants CCM ,not bauer. But he doesn't work for CCM. ;) I actually find a Bauer vapor EE to be similar to a CCM DAllsmokenopancakeYou might want to try finding a cheap or old pair on ebay. The $50 or $60 you spend to confirm the size might be a good investment. See I didnt know he worked for NBH.That is where he works right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy 194 Report post Posted November 3, 2005 Some on-line merchants will accept returns as long as you do not sharpen the blades. You might even find a good deal. HockeyMonkey.com seems to have some good prices in their closeout section.I, too, am looking for a new pair of skates so I can practice with my son. I am looking at CCM 652, size 9E. Anyone have comments on these?What do people think of buying off ebay? I think epuck.com will take them back, no restocking fee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy_Wolf 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2005 whbd18 Posted on Nov 3 2005, 05:55 PM Jimmy wolf,im pretty sure he wants CCM ,not bauer. Oups... I must I misred the 1st post... I thought the guy was looking for Bauer in E width. So never mind, I didn't say anything... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
