phantomowner27 20 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 Just curious if anyone knows the story for Kovalevs pump skates in this picture. I know they're lots of posts on his skates but I never knew they made the pump tacks in white. Were they just custom for Kovey? :( pic is from 1999 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLSman 22 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 In 1991, CCM and Reebok worked together to make a CCM Pump Tack. Sounds funny saying that, as RBK decided to buy CCM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantomowner27 20 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 I knew they worked together in the past. I had a pair of the 652 pump tacks (some of the best skates I ever had). I just never saw them made in white. Were they ever made for retail?My skates even came with an o2 gun for the pump chamber so you wouldn't have to pump by hand! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 pic is from 1999jeeze, the Isles got rid of the "wave" jerseys 8 years ago? Time flies...I never saw a white pair, my little brother had the CCM Pumps... they were all black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3810 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 Just curious if anyone knows the story for Kovalevs pump skates in this picture. I know they're lots of posts on his skates but I never knew they made the pump tacks in white. Were they just custom for Kovey? :( pic is from 1999Yes, custom for him. PIAS had a SMU white Tacks skate, but weren't near the quality Kovalev's were. He stopped wearing them this yr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ratfinklives 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 Nice looking skates too. Kovalev seemed to be one of the first to make the most of custom equipment with his unique "style". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 PIAS had a SMU white Tacks skate, but weren't near the quality Kovalev's were. He stopped wearing them this yr.795 for those that want to scour eBay for a pair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven 1 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 I dont know why, but white skates are kinda sweet as hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 those are as good if not better looking than the white 9Ks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantomowner27 20 Report post Posted May 3, 2007 agreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor Hook 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2007 I still say white skates look like figure skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hkyplyr17 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2007 yeah guy carbonneau used to rock those, but non-pumps i think...had a blue holder on them during the montreal days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-Nads 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2007 Here is a better picture:Something tells me Kovy'd be headed for the box for hooking with that move today. I gotta agree with the good Dr. - white skates look a little too figure-esque for my tastes...nothing as nice and mean looking as a big black boot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty22 835 Report post Posted May 4, 2007 When he was with the Rangers/Wolfpack, Christian Dube had a pair of white 952's. They were very nice looking. Sadly, that was the most memorable part of his game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
