Bauer 7000's

[Neo5370 132]

What did people think of the year 2000 model of the bauer 7000 skates? I found them at hockeygear.com for a really good price am thinking about replacing my 703's with them.

I know these came out a while ago, but any help is much appreciated.

http://www.hockeygear.com/bauersup70.html

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

STIFF STIFF STIFF...

Did I mention stiff?

[Neo5370 132]

Too stiff to break in? I weigh 150 soaking wet.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

That was the main complaint with that year's 7000s. Too tall and too stiff.

I'd stay away if I were you.

[Chadd 916]

STIFF STIFF STIFF...

Did I mention stiff?

Don't go misleading the poor guy, they aren't that flexible. :D

Seriously, those things are brutally stiff.

[mojo122 541]

I have a pair. I don't think they'll ever break down, but you really should try them on if you can. As JR said, they're tall too. My ankle sits below the ankle padding, which makes for a lot of discomfort for me when I skate.

[Cavs019 710]

Lets just say is Al Macinnis ripped a slapper off your foot while wearing 7000s, you wouldn't feel a thing. They were awesome skates, i loved mine.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

I've seen too many heel spurs caused by those skates.

[Chadd 916]

Lets just say is Al Macinnis ripped a slapper off your foot while wearing 7000s, you wouldn't feel a thing. They were awesome skates, i loved mine.

Not true, I've seen a lot of foot and ankle problems with people wearing them. Hell, I've caused some of those problems and I don't have a shot anywhere near his.

[Neo5370 132]

Hmmm, no wonder they're so cheap. Were the '02 model much of an improvement? I know those are pretty cheap now too.

[BGM 0]

If you like sore feet, blisters and band-aids go ahead and get that year 7000s. I had those for 4 years and as of last year I still had to put a folded gauze pad over my ankle bone under my sock to keep my ankle bone from being iritated. I think the model years after that they weren't as stiff. I know totalhockey.net had '03 8000's for $299 at one point---a little more cash but less pain.

[Miserable 6]

Never had a problem with mine, I absolutly loved them. Actually liked them so much that I replaced with a new pair or pro stock last year. They fit my foot perfectly, and aren't too tall but I'm 6'0 so it might be a different story for others.

[tipsy_39 0]

go to cyclonetaylor.com and get some pro stock 8000's there awsome and i weight about the same as you and havent had any problems with them being to stiff

a huge upside is the price 399 canadian