best skates for a bantam

[twistedwrister 0]

im 13, and i need new skates. I dont want to pay a ton of money for vapor XXs or anything like that, but i need a decent pair of skates that are durable. Any suggestions?

[Hiub 0]

Try the Vapor XI's, they are pretty cheap but still a good supportive skate that feels a lot like the XX. I think they got them at www.epuck.com .

[stix04 0]

im the same age as u and I'm a bantam A, and i just bought CCM Externo 60's for $250 at my LHS. They are perfect for me, but also u could try the vapor XV's. They're about the same price as the Externo's and only a step down for the XX's. Its all PP, w.e u like buy them.

[ambro 0]

Mission Pure Flies with Tuuk Lightspeeds. Got mine for $220.

[djinferno 2]

If you got good skating skills, I'd recomand a good graf 503... you won't have as hard of a time breaking em in and they allow good forward movement

[Pats 0]

Depending whether you foot is adult sized or youth sized, just make sure the skate is not one which you cannot handle in terms of stiffness. I see tons of kids in skates that are way too stiff for them and as such, they are not skating near to their capacity.

[lubtrojans66 0]

Try looking for some of last years or the year before's top models, most will have dropped significantly in price and you will still get a good quality skate.

[asdfa 0]

i agree with trojans, look around for last years models. i know for a fact that my LHS has vapor 10's for around $250 and national sports has bauer comps for around $150. if you're looking for really good durability, i suggest you look for some mission amps, they're tanks, i know form personal experience. they should be dirt cheap too

[Eazy_b97 1]

Heads down to your LHS, look at the skates in your price range and try them on, narrow it down a little and get a feel for what type of skates fit your foot best and which you find most comfortable. Then think about it, maybe ask a question or two to the guy or here and make an educated decision. Go with what you think is best and others think will be best for you, not what others like, everyones foot is different and their isn't a "best skate" that everyone can use and like.

[slapshot2 0]

I play AA Bantam. I have the Bauer 6000's and they're perfectly fine for me. They have nice support and are pretty comfortable.

[Hockeyman9621 0]

Since you are still growing try finding some used grafs. They will already be worked in and you should be able to find them for a third of the original price, just a suggestion.

[Chadd 916]

Try looking for some of last years or the year before's top models, most will have dropped significantly in price and you will still get a good quality skate.

That's the same advice I'd give. No sense paying extra just to have the latest model, you get more skate for your money.

[slapper_snipper_73 0]

i play bantam AAA and i use 705's with t`blades and they work like a charm

[twistedwrister 0]

thanks

[Buckshott 0]

I play bantom AA and i got vapour XX. I got a good deal though i paid 270 but i traded in my grafs to get a discount.

[Racer8 0]

Twistedwrister, what skates did you have and what do you like in skates? Wide foot, narrow, etc. And do you value lateral support over foward flex, etc. Maybe consider an '03 pair of Easton Air SBX, or the UL SBX, if you can find them in your size. Good comfort and forward flex if you can find them in your size. Again, if you're still growing there isn't any reason to get the latest and greatest that you'll be out of in a year.

[hattrick74 0]

you can get pure flys for $130 right now, its a steal

[Racer8 0]

you can get pure flys for $130 right now, its a steal

I have used the Pure Flys and for $130 (where?) they are a steal if you want a flexible boot and have a narrow to standard foot.

[kosydar 0]

Hockeygiant, but its only select sizes.