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Fit and price being equal, which would you prefer between these and why? I missed the chance for the 8090's I was looking at, and am looking at either of these - the pitch difference is not a concern, as I can get it changed on either.

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But fit is NOT equal...

Well, what I mean is I have a fairly regular shaped foot, and am fairly certain I would be able to get into a size in either one comfortably - obviously if there is a major discomfort with either I wouldn't buy it - my request was more along the lines of the strengths and weaknesses (if any) of both models, as I have yet to try either on and neither is reviewed here. If it helps, I have a fairly narrow heel, but about a medium depth foot, and take a 9D in CCM Vectors. I also have a medium height arch.

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The 70 isn't going to fit your heel

They're that wide?

How about he Graf 725's - any issues I should be aware of there?

Just go to your LHS and get them there.. its the only way to get a good fitted skate.

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Based on what you are categorizing your foot shape as, then the 735 would work, but a Supreme wouldn't. You would have to go the Vapor route if you want to do NBH.

Hockeypunk - I'd say the 705...the x09 is wider.

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Based on what you are categorizing your foot shape as, then the 735 would work, but a Supreme wouldn't. You would have to go the Vapor route if you want to do NBH.

Hockeypunk - I'd say the 705...the x09 is wider.

Thanks - sorry about the vague question at the beginning :rolleyes: . I was really interested in this one, but the stores close to where I live don't have any left - guess I'll have to make a pilgrimage down to Montreal over the weekend and track a pair down to try on.

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How is the stiffness of the 735 boot, BTW? I checked out the foot measurement section on the Graf site and it says the 735 is a flexible boot - I presume that refers to forward flex - are they a stiff boot around the ankles? I love the stiffness of the 8090's.

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i recently went from vector 7s to 735s. the heel is more narrow on the 735s. i had minor slippage in the vectors and at first i thought the 735s might be too narrow, but after baking and break in they are perfect.

stiffness feels pretty close. i like a fairly stiff boot and so far so good.

thought about the 70s, but my lhs didnt have my size...so i cant compare at all.

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Based on what you are categorizing your foot shape as, then the 735 would work, but a Supreme wouldn't. You would have to go the Vapor route if you want to do NBH.

Hockeypunk - I'd say the 705...the x09 is wider.

not to hijack or anything, but JR could help me with a similar question?

As of now I'm in a Graf 705 and I'm looking to go with NBH when I go for new skates this summer. Which series would you suggest I look at, Vapor, Supreme or neither? As of now I'm interested in the One90 and the XXX[X].

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Based on what you are categorizing your foot shape as, then the 735 would work, but a Supreme wouldn't. You would have to go the Vapor route if you want to do NBH.

Hockeypunk - I'd say the 705...the x09 is wider.

not to hijack or anything, but JR could help me with a similar question?

As of now I'm in a Graf 705 and I'm looking to go with NBH when I go for new skates this summer. Which series would you suggest I look at, Vapor, Supreme or neither? As of now I'm interested in the One90 and the XXX[X].

On90 will fit more like the 705 than the vapor will

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Just to update, I found a LHS that carries the 735's. I tried a pair of 10R on and they were great except for the two achilles locks that come up the heel on the inside of the boot. Will they break in some?

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Just to update, I found a LHS that carries the 735's. I tried a pair of 10R on and they were great except for the two achilles locks that come up the heel on the inside of the boot. Will they break in some?

mine did in a couple of skates.

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Just to update, I found a LHS that carries the 735's. I tried a pair of 10R on and they were great except for the two achilles locks that come up the heel on the inside of the boot. Will they break in some?

mine did in a couple of skates.

Excellent. Gracias, amigo.

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