New skates.

[crosskore 0]

Ok, I understand that there is some info out there already, but when I got my first OPS, I asked people on corebeam what their top 5 sticks would be if they could get any stick they wanted. The TFG won, I got the TFG and I still have the TFG, its an awsome stick. Iam getting new skates tomarrow so I thought some last minuet suggestions would help just like last time, call it a superstition if you like.

Anyways, as i said, iam getting new skates tomarrow so I was wandering, If you guys could get any skate what kind would it be? What would be your top 5? Keep in mind that I rather not buy new skates, then change the holders or the blades, So try to pick skates that already have good blades.( I heard the grafs come with cobras and Iam getting a bad vibe from what I have read on this site about cobras.)

Thanks in advance.

[Keith 0]

Right now if I needed skates I would probably go for s500s or 8090s.

[Dan_The_Man_16 0]

Get what fits. Period.

[stevo 0]

Exactly, try on a bunch of skates and go with what fits best.

[Cavs019 710]

I would get what fits, for me that was 8090s, take it as you like. Skates are a much more personal entity than sticks.

[thejackal 46]

If it fits, get the S400/500. No break-in time whatsoever if there's no hot-spots when you first try them on.

[Mathieu 0]

I would go for Vector 7.0 , awsome skate.

[kosydar 0]

Right now if I needed skates I would probably go for s500s or 8090s.

I'd go with the same, plus whatever Graf boot fits your foot.

[ambro 0]

Definately Bauer 8090 or Mission S500.

[lee92 2]

my top five would have to be...graf g5/705, 8090, vapor xx, vectors, n the s500, in that order

[crosskore 0]

I thought the Graf's had bad blades or holders or something like that?

[kosydar 0]

They do, Cobras. But I personally think they have the best boots on the market, at least for my foot.

[tyler33 0]

Check out the grafs, they should have a boot that fits you good. I am gonna get my 2nd pair of 703s, which are very nice skates. In the future I'll probably be trying out the synergy skates.

[cobrAA 0]

if you have a lot of money :lol: CCM ZG130!!

if not...maybe

1;ccm zg120 vector7(if you dont like t'blade!)

2:ccm pro tacks(that what i have)

3:beaur 8090

4:graf 735

5:dont know!!

ps:I only fit CCM that why I have a lot of ccm stuff :) and i really like t'blade that why i put zg!!

[Thockey17 1]

The top 5 that fit my foot:

1. S500's

2. 8090's

3. Vector Pro's

4. XX's

5. Graf 735

[asdfa 0]

8090s and s500s

[hillie22 0]

8090's are some of the best new skates ive seen in awhile, classic looking skates, none of that silver glitzy stuff, but they still perform very well

[lee92 2]

i dont think the graf holders are bad at all. ive never had a problem with them at all. i've found that the steel holds its edge a lot better than other steels ive had. i got no complaints for them

[CBJ 0]

As pretty much everyone has said, go with what fits your foot the best. However if you want a top 5 of what I think are the best skates i would go with these.

1) Vector Pro - i am in love with these skates right now, they are a light version of my 03 Z-airs. And from what ive seen, they appear to be holding up pretty well. (I work in a shop, so i see a steady stream of skates)

2) Easton Z air - I actually like the 03 better, they're very comfortable and bullet proof...meaning they provide great protection (and im all about that)....but again personal pref.

3) Bauer 8090 - i have concerns about the durability of these, especially if you're a big guy, i just didn't like seeing the way they opened up when i flexed the skate forward...not to say that it actually is an issue, just a concern i have. But i will say i liked the fit/feel of the skate.

4) Mission S500 - ranked fourth because of the lack of protection....the fit is great...but i took a weak shot on the ankle and it felt like i had been shot lol. again personal pref.

5) Bauer 8000 - probably the best skate on the market for the money. The only reason it is ranked 5th on my list is because i didn't like the way it fit my foot (damn feet)...so i don't wear them. But i really don't think there is a better skate out there if it fits your foot....good protection, and Grrreat durablitly (best of any skate in my opinion).

that's how i stack them...

[Edge 0]

1. Bauer Vapor XXs, own them and love them, if you're looking for outstanding durability, stay away from them, they are strictly performance on my part.

2. Bauer 8090: great skate, durable, light, im into a flashy look though;)

3. Vector Pro's: good features, fairly durable, very light, good job by CCM.

4.Mission S500: Not a fan of mission skates usually, but these are really nice.

5. hmmm, hard one, i'd go with Graf G5s or Graf 705s...

I'm not a huge graf steel fan, I use to own 705's and they werent bad at all.

[Guest 2048]

If people are including the XXs, why not the V-12s? They're probably more durable and the fit is amazing.

[Edge 0]

I dont like the fit of Nike Ice skates.

[tyler9 0]

How much are the 8090's running for. And if anyone has seen them in edmonto could u pm me.

[Thockey17 1]

i think they are $379 USD...or something clost to that

[Cavs019 710]

1. 8090

2. v12

3. G3

4. Vapor XX

Nothing out there to earn the 5th spot.