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[MLSman 22]

I am still trying to figure out where you are getting your miss information from?

As I had posted in another section about CCM skates the Vector is in the middle of the RBK CCM line.

Now this is directly from the assembly line not some humm I think this theory.

Now that being said some might FEEL that it may feel diffrent but the facts are as follows.

CCM Pro Tack  Narrow Heel  Med to High Arch

Vector Pro        Mid Heel        Med Arch

RBK 9K            Widest heel (but able to make smaller with pump)  Flat Arch

I just bought 8k's. I wouldn't say they have a wide heel. The mid foot in the 8k is wider then that in the Vector I tried on (7.0). The 8k's are wider then my 703's but not to the point where I am swiming in the skate. Then again, the 703's could be a little to narrow for me.

Of course I am assuming that 8k and 9k fit the same.

If the 703 is too narrow for you, then you surely have a wider heel than me....that is why the 8Ks probably fit you better than they did me....and they are wider than a Bauer skate or a Vector.

[stick9 891]

Which would explain why I find my 703's uncomfortable.

[MLSman 22]

Not to be rude but graf is based in switzerland

You are correct...I stand corrected. FYI....Graf also manufactures skates in Canada as well.

http://www.grafcanada.com/

[MLSman 22]

What about those 1500 C's? I thought those were retail (in your review).

The 1500 IHS was retail, and was from China...and I have heard issues with the boot cracking. I was referring to the quality of the Z-Air Comp SE skate made in Canada. It was a better quality boot than the retail Comp SE skate.

[sniper14 0]

how were the 1500 compared to the one90?

I am stuck between the 2 which 1 was better for responsive ness and such?

Allaround better skates?

Thanks

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

I am still trying to figure out where you are getting your miss information from?

As I had posted in another section about CCM skates the Vector is in the middle of the RBK CCM line.

Now this is directly from the assembly line not some humm I think this theory.

Now that being said some might FEEL that it may feel diffrent but the facts are as follows.

CCM Pro Tack  Narrow Heel  Med to High Arch

Vector Pro        Mid Heel        Med Arch

RBK 9K            Widest heel (but able to make smaller with pump)  Flat Arch

I can say from wearing the 9K that I did not notice a change in the heel of the skate. They are definitely wide, but the air bladder tightens the ankle. The heel itself still felt big. I would also agree that the arch is pretty flat.

As for the Vector 10s, I would have to say that the heel is similar to a Bauer heel - mid (borderline narrow) would be about right. The arch might be a mid, but I use a Shock Doctor insole to increase the arch a bit.

What I am confused about, however, is the Tacks. When I tried the boot on, I made sure my foot was snug in the boot (both foot and heel pretty tight in the boot. My foot absolutely felt like it was swimming in the boot. The front of the boot felt wide in a D width, and the heel did not feel narrow. I am used to my corner toes brushing aginst the sides of the boot, and I had to do some serious wiggling to feel them. Mind you, I have a very narrow foot.

Well model tack was it? the lower end ones do have less padding and do feel wider and that could explain it......Also if it was a higher end Tack and was worn and or heated prior to you trying it that could explain the wide feeling.

[MLSman 22]

how were the 1500 compared to the one90?

I am stuck between the 2 which 1 was better for responsive ness and such?

Allaround better skates?

Thanks

I will say that the One90 was "explosive".

I felt like it took a lot less effort to get to full speed, and turning was just amazing. I really hope the cases of the outsole separation are isolated cases, because the skate is unlike anything I have ever worn.

A better comparison for me would have been a 1500c with a TUUK blade. I just could not get used to the bladz holder.

[MLSman 22]

Well model tack was it? the lower end ones do have less padding and do feel wider and that could explain it......Also if it was a higher end Tack and was worn and or heated prior to you trying it that could explain the wide feeling.

OTG:

I tried on the CCM Pro Tacks (2006) skate, and it felt as wide....if not wider than the RBK 9K. They were right out of a new box...not baked. I did not skate in them, so I can not tell you how they would feel on the ice, but they did not feel as comfortable as the Vector 10s.

[Jason 65]

Has anyone had the opportunity to try the 1500c's with a Tuuk Lightspeed holder? If so, how were they. I would like to see a comparison between the Bauer One90 and Synergy 1500c (with Tuuk Lightspeeds). Any info is appreciated.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Well model tack was it? the lower end ones do have less padding and do feel wider and that could explain it......Also if it was a higher end Tack and was worn and or heated prior to you trying it that could explain the wide feeling.

OTG:

I tried on the CCM Pro Tacks (2006) skate, and it felt as wide....if not wider than the RBK 9K. They were right out of a new box...not baked. I did not skate in them, so I can not tell you how they would feel on the ice, but they did not feel as comfortable as the Vector 10s.

Dont know what to tell you.

The information as I have mentioned is from the factory not my opinion.