dontdumpdangle 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 The best pair of skates i ever owned were my flexlite 12's. From the 12's I went to the one70s (hated) and then to the S15's (liked alot for the 6 months that they lasted, got two years from the 12's). I currently have the flexlite 18's but they're not as light (as my stealths, I can feel a the difference). Im getting another pair of skates soon and want to know what kind of skates are most like the old flexlite 12's. Looking to hear from former flexlite users who currently have high end skates like the XXXX's, stealths, U+'s, 9K's....... I liked the way the XXXX's felt in the store, but im not sure if they'll be to stiff for my liking. If al else fails, i'll just get another pair of stealths. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aarondevera 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 If depth is your issue, then Graf 709/G9 series. Super-deep fitting skate, similar to the Flexlite 12. The cuff and cut of the eyelets are pretty different, however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warriorsdman 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 I think that eastwest hockey is doing a custom skate fitting tour where they will fit you for one95's, XXXX's, or flexlite 12's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontdumpdangle 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 I'm looking for a skate that is the same or lighter wieght than the 12's, but the biggest thing is the forward flex (a forward flex that is simalar to the 12's). As far as fit goes, The S15's (7.5 R) fit me perfectly stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3810 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 I think that eastwest hockey is doing a custom skate fitting tour where they will fit you for one95's, XXXX's, or flexlite 12's.Still don't understand how he's gonna be able to pull that off. If he came in my territory, as a dealer, I'd be PISSED. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter27 117 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 I think that eastwest hockey is doing a custom skate fitting tour where they will fit you for one95's, XXXX's, or flexlite 12's.Still don't understand how he's gonna be able to pull that off. If he came in my territory, as a dealer, I'd be PISSED.I bought some sticks from them a while back and they emailed me about the tour. Apparently the guy is going to have fitting stock and be doing fittings in his hotel room (at least thats the way I read the email). Not really sure how he is going to carry enough stock in all those sizes to really fit people in a hotel room? Something about that whole deal seems kinds of shady to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustpot 1 Report post Posted July 27, 2008 It would be good for areas with little store support and a bigger market. There are 5 rinks near me, 1 shop with a very limited selection- not a single skate in my size in the place, so I have no way to be fitted for anything and still skate in poorly-fitting skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontdumpdangle 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 Any Former Flexlite users out there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbart 1 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 G70, 709...as far as depth...They are not as high cut as the Flexlites though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raygunpk 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 A little off topic but other than getting lace bite, does having skates not deep enough affect anything else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epstud74 24 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 A little off topic but other than getting lace bite, does having skates not deep enough affect anything else?Lateral support? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schrempsky 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 i would say it affects the amount of forward flex that you get Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 I think that eastwest hockey is doing a custom skate fitting tour where they will fit you for one95's, XXXX's, or flexlite 12's.Still don't understand how he's gonna be able to pull that off. If he came in my territory, as a dealer, I'd be PISSED.I bought some sticks from them a while back and they emailed me about the tour. Apparently the guy is going to have fitting stock and be doing fittings in his hotel room (at least thats the way I read the email). Not really sure how he is going to carry enough stock in all those sizes to really fit people in a hotel room? Something about that whole deal seems kinds of shady to me.I've said it before and I'll say it again; By doing that stuff in the territory of other dealers, he should lose his accounts. Too bad nobody has the balls to cut him off for stepping on the toes of other dealers. He is one of the very few people in the industry that I don't like and don't respect in any way shape or form. He's the perfect example of what is wrong with the industry on so many levels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontdumpdangle 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 which grafs are the lightest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Griff 2 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 The weight of the skate has never been a big concern with Graf. That said if you loved the flexlites so much why not just go to your lhs and arrange for them to order you a custom pair? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theWB 2 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 quote]I've said it before and I'll say it again; By doing that stuff in the territory of other dealers, he should lose his accounts. Too bad nobody has the balls to cut him off for stepping on the toes of other dealers. He is one of the very few people in the industry that I don't like and don't respect in any way shape or form. He's the perfect example of what is wrong with the industry on so many levels.Don't hold back, tell us how you really feel Chadd :P But seriously, I couldn't have said it better myself. I don't think Bauer would let him go into other territories but how can they know where he is. If its an e-mail list, he could just set up a private meeting through e-mail, have the skates shipped back to the store in Cali and then ship them on to the customer. Its a horrorshow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duch 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 When I went back to Bauers I tried the Supreme line and didn't like the fit. Went to the Vapor line and I found my skate. I commented a while back about how much they feel like Nike Flexlites, a very similar fit. If you don't think the Vapor XXXX's will do, try moving down a few notches to the XXV or the XXII like I did. I have the XXII's and they're a perfect fit and stiffness for my game. Same feel and fit as their more expensive and stiffer cousins higher up the line and still a pretty decent quality skate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontdumpdangle 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 The weight of the skate has never been a big concern with Graf. That said if you loved the flexlites so much why not just go to your lhs and arrange for them to order you a custom pair?They're not making the 12's any more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3810 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 The weight of the skate has never been a big concern with Graf. That said if you loved the flexlites so much why not just go to your lhs and arrange for them to order you a custom pair?They're not making the 12's any moreThey do, it's the NB Flexlite 18. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontdumpdangle 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 i have those now and they're not the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tro 4 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 I read in another thread that Europe has a Flexlite 20, which is the same as the 12 (and the 18 is the old 10, but JR's gear knowlege is slightly better than mine)I am also wondering what I will go to after my 12's breakdown. After my V12, I tried Easton, Graf and Vapors and returned to the Flex12's. For some reason I like the wide toe box with the tight heel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3810 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 i have those now and they're not the same.Custom would be different than the retail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontdumpdangle 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 The thing is, I dont really have time to get customs now. I had been trying to get a pair of the white stealths, but the guy still hasn't sent me the spec sheet (been about a month). Training camp starts end of august, and i was hoping to get a pair now so i could break them in by then. I'm thinking of getting the XXXX's but I'm woried that they might be to stiff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavs019 710 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Where in Connecticut are you I know a shop that has some white pro stiff S15's in stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
