Graf G-35

[Racer8 0]

Has anyone actually skated in a pair of the new Graf G-35s? Does the carboframe perform or feel different from the 735s? Any additional comments on the break-in time, durability, weight (835g in size 8, FGI, called Graf but want to know the word on the street) liner quality, etc. would be appreciated. Also, I have T-blades, love 'em, want 'em, and I know the skate looks, well, um, yeah, but disregarding looks I'm interested in the quality and performance. Anyone who has skated on the G-Series?

[SMC9005 0]

Got the G35's, but there my first grafs, so i cant compare them to 735's for you. But the break-in time is short to no time at all (i got mine really fit and molded to my feet though), i haven't had em long enough to tell there durability but i dont have one noticable scratch yet, weight is just average, but im not very picky there, liner quality (coming from easton) is unbelievable.

[Racer8 0]

What Eastons did you have? What makes the liner in the G-35 so great? I'm seriously considering a pair and would have to buy them sight unseen. I know I like the 735s. Easton generally tends to fit a wider foot with a narrow heel and has a similar cant like that of the Eastons. What made you choose the G-35s over any other skates you considered and what other skates did you consider? Myself, I have the choice narrowed down to the Easton Fusion comps, Vapor XX, and the G-35s with the G-35s clearly in the lead.

[morty 0]

Are Easton Fusion Comps something new coming out this year?

[Racer8 0]

Yes, the Easton Fusion comps are this years version of the SE comps, or the latest in the evolution of the Z-Air line. They have a slightly different, thinner tonuge like the Vector Pros, a microfiber liner with a traditional tendon guard, new outer sole, and quarter wrap. Also, they have a new version of the Easton holder with perf steel. Nice skates, its just that I want something like my Pureflys, and the Grafs have a lower cut boot which I like. Both the Eastons and the Grafs have great ankle padding and are very comfortable which I am willing to put before sheer weight reduction. If you want to check out the Easton Fusion comps, I know that epuck and greatskate have them.

[SMC9005 0]

What Eastons did you have? What makes the liner in the G-35 so great? I'm seriously considering a pair and would have to buy them sight unseen. I know I like the 735s. Easton generally tends to fit a wider foot with a narrow heel and has a similar cant like that of the Eastons. What made you choose the G-35s over any other skates you considered and what other skates did you consider? Myself, I have the choice narrowed down to the Easton Fusion comps, Vapor XX, and the G-35s with the G-35s clearly in the lead.

I had 2002 Airs, and the thing i liked about the liner is just how soft it was, without socks it felt like the felt on the tougue. I was also thinking about XX's, but i had had enough with eastons. I chose grafs because i heard the vapors kinda fell apart.

[mojo122 530]

its just that I want something like my Pureflys

Did you check out the S500s? Any reason why you wouldn't stick with Misson's?

[Racer8 0]

Reasons I wouldn't stick with Mission? Well, all of the Mission products I have ever owned have been mercifully relieved of a life of suffering, unlike my credit card. My Flyweight shaft shook hands with the Reaper after 3 months, I destroyed the palms in my M-2 gloves in record time (although I had suspicions that that would happen), and my Pure Flies went soft of the boards after about 8 months. I think Mission has gone to great lengths to correct the problems of the Pure Fly, and build a quality boot, but frankly I want to try something new. I should say, however, that I've always been a great fan of Mission performance just not durability. Also, having a skate with T-Blades mounted on them is nice, and Graf is (used to be) legendary for their quality skates, plus I'm a little intrigued at the innovations of the G-series.