youngblood19 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2006 I am a junior ice hockey player in minnesota and i am currently looking to buy some new inline skates for off season training. I have been looking at the Tour Code E2 or last years Mission HE950 skates and i am not sure which one to go with or a different skate all together. I use Bauer Vapor 30 skates for on ice, not sure if that helps or not. thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted April 14, 2006 with those two choices, the Tours are better. For $270, you could also look at the Mission HE7500 from this year, which is probably the best option. The Tours aren't bad, but the Hummer feels like a pontoon compared to the Hi-Lo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joker518 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2006 If you have zero experiance with inline hockey skates the difference between the Hum'mer and the Hi-Lo chassis probably won't mean much as it will take you awhile to get used to either. You'll find plenty of people who have different opinions on the classic Tour vs. Mission debate but honestly either is a fine choice. Both companies have made a huge commitment to the roller hockey game and produce top notch products.Buy which ever you can get the cheapest and use extra money to buy some Outdoor wheels! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted April 14, 2006 The all 80 chassis will feel like skiis to someone who is an Ice only player....You may be fast in a straight line, but turning will be not be good.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2006 The all 80 chassis will feel like skiis to someone who is an Ice only player....You may be fast in a straight line, but turning will be not be good.... I've seen guys on the Hummers that have gone inside-outside and stopped/turned on a dime alot better than guys on top of the line Missions with HiLo. It's all about the player. Indeed, it will take a bit to get used to. But in the end, it's all about whichever setup makes YOU feel the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngblood19 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2006 thank you, i will be skating indoors for the most part actually. since the ice is out at our local arena and i have a key to get in, i use that for primary training. So i should probably get indoor wheels right, the surface is pretty slippery in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheProfessor 2 Report post Posted April 15, 2006 Definitely invest in some quality indoor wheels. I was a cheapskate and tried to skate on some cheap, possibly old indoor wheels and was sliding all over the place. actually tweaked an old knee injury because my feet were sliding out from under me when i put pressure on the inside "edge". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassmasta 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2006 The all 80 chassis will feel like skiis to someone who is an Ice only player....You may be fast in a straight line, but turning will be not be good.... I've seen guys on the Hummers that have gone inside-outside and stopped/turned on a dime alot better than guys on top of the line Missions with HiLo. It's all about the player. Indeed, it will take a bit to get used to. But in the end, it's all about whichever setup makes YOU feel the best. I know that you have seen guys cut realy well on the hummer, I have too. I think what Justin was trying to say was that the conversion from ice to inline, would probably be a little easier going to a hi-low, or non-hummer chassis, due to the wheelbase length. I know quite a few ice hockey guys that have converted boots and had problems w/the hummer chassis because it feels 'very un-natural' to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted April 16, 2006 The all 80 chassis will feel like skiis to someone who is an Ice only player....You may be fast in a straight line, but turning will be not be good.... I've seen guys on the Hummers that have gone inside-outside and stopped/turned on a dime alot better than guys on top of the line Missions with HiLo. It's all about the player. Indeed, it will take a bit to get used to. But in the end, it's all about whichever setup makes YOU feel the best. I know that you have seen guys cut realy well on the hummer, I have too. I think what Justin was trying to say was that the conversion from ice to inline, would probably be a little easier going to a hi-low, or non-hummer chassis, due to the wheelbase length. I know quite a few ice hockey guys that have converted boots and had problems w/the hummer chassis because it feels 'very un-natural' to them. exactly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2006 Ahh ok. Sorry to jump on that the wrong way Justin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
