Vapor XIX vs Synergy 700

[McCabe#1 0]

My brother is looking at buying a new set of skates, he's coming from Dasoust 555 that are obviously pretty old. These are 2 of the skates he has looked at getting. Any advice either way, or maybe something similar he should look at coming from the Dasoust? Thanks.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Neither...Supreme...

[BK 0]

Neither...Supreme...

exactly.

I have looked at the new NikeBauer lineup and they have almost made me buy a 2nd pair of skates. Even their midrange gear is amazing (one70s etc).

[duch 0]

Personal preference issue. Whatever fits the best. Have him try on both at a LHS and choose which feels the best. If he wants a little more durability though I would go with the Synergy 700 as the Vapor line is not known for its longitivety. Although the 700 isn't top of the Easton line I still believe it won't break down as quickly as the Vapor XIX and he'll get longer useage time from them if he plays frequently during the week.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

He's skating in a DAOUST...and how are skates personal preference?

At that price range, the XIX is a superior skate to the 700.