Wolfpack_1986 154 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 My sister plays around in the driveway, ocassionally skates wiht friends on a smooth concrete pad for some pickup. She had cheesey target brand roller blades, and wants a pair of hockey skates. I could tell her anything and everything if it was ice, but i've got no clue on what direction to point her in. She was fitted at our LHS in some NikeBauer Mega 4070, and likes the fit of that.then i see that there are 3050's, 3070s, a whole bunch of combos. Whats the differences between the lineups? im thinking the 40XX is this year and 30XX was last year? then the last two digits are within the year's model line??she's a decent skater, could probably become great if she worked at it and had a good fitting pair of skates. I have no idea if a stiff boot is prefered in roller or if some give is desired.I guess what i'm asking is within the Mega model line are there and advantages to one skate over another? and which is middle of the road. Also if theres major reasons to steer clear, that'd be nice too (i saw from searching they arent all that popular)thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 A. There is only one Mega branded inline this year, and for the most part they've been underwhelming skates the last couple of years. This years seems no differentB. Bauer really hasn't endeared themselves to the roller hockey populace because they do little to nothing to support the sport and instead seem to take cheaper ice boots, re-badge a little, slap on a frame and call it a day instead of offering a full line-up of product and putting some R&D into it.Most people on the boards will point you to Mission, Tour or CCM/RBK. Mission and Tour are the companies who do the most for the sport and continually try and evolve the product lines to suit the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saba 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2006 Agreedmy buddy had some 20-90 that he could not finish the season in the boots were so damm stiff and he plays ice. Mission/Tour has been putting out quality stuff the past few years. You dont want a new player playing in uncomfortable stuff that might turn them off from the sport.If she is playing cement a cheap wood stick, elbow/shin pads, and some wheels at least 82A in durometer will be needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevoc 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 Agreedmy buddy had some 20-90 that he could not finish the season in the boots were so damm stiff and he plays ice. Mission/Tour has been putting out quality stuff the past few years. You dont want a new player playing in uncomfortable stuff that might turn them off from the sport.If she is playing cement a cheap wood stick, elbow/shin pads, and some wheels at least 82A in durometer will be neededI agree with everything said here. Look towards the lower end Mission skates from last year. Great skates for the prices. (all are now on sale to make room for this years model) Also, the harder durometer you can find the better off you are on concrete. I skate around on tennis court surfaces and find an 84A to work OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 all are now on sale to make room for this years modelactually Mission didn't change the sub $200 line up, so no real deals out there on the lower end. Regardless, the Mission HE500 is a great skate for outdoors and a reasonable price. If you have a Play It Again Sports near you, that could be a good option as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riotgear 4 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 all are now on sale to make room for this years modelactually Mission didn't change the sub $200 line up, so no real deals out there on the lower end. Regardless, the Mission HE500 is a great skate for outdoors and a reasonable price. If you have a Play It Again Sports near you, that could be a good option as well.Amen to the Play It Again Sports :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted December 13, 2006 Actually, we changed the $199, and left the $149, $129, and $99 alone.Justin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted December 13, 2006 Actually, we changed the $199, and left the $149, $129, and $99 alone.Justin$199, $200, you know what I mean And as far as the question as to how stiff a skate to get, it's really up to her as to what feels comfortable. I'm one of those people that has to have a very stiff boot, and others prefer much more pliable boots. My experience with female players, like my ex-wife, is that they tend to prefer more forgiving boots as she settled on Tour Silvermaxes after many hours of pain in some old Type-M's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoffer 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2006 Like everyone else has said in this topic I would go mission or tour. You could probably find some tour skates on the web from last year’s lineup on sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted December 14, 2006 Like everyone else has said in this topic I would go mission or tour. You could probably find some tour skates on the web from last year’s lineup on sale.They also did not change their line-up, so no deals there other than the new skate they released at the $99 price point. Best bet as always is go to a LHS and try a few on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmiro 55 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 i always suggest missions there are still some deals out there on the net. If she is just starting she doesnt need this years top of the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
