#96 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 DaveTheWave, what is this mysterious Nike/Bauer and Mission "thing" that you keep hinting at? Spit it out.I believe he is referring to a buy out/merger thing that went down where Mission was acquired by Nike-Bauer, or is it just Bauer now? Heck if I know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahbroody 1 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 not mysterious at all. Well documented. Just nobody seems to know how the mission roller line will work out with Bauer at the command and what they may do or destroy of missions. What is apparently known is that mission wont be producing Ice boots any longer.Well if they make the NME in roller you could convert it easy and without worry but no one knows.As to Dave. I agree with a lot of what he said. Current boots seem to be lacking in long term durability. I just picked up a pair of pro tacks today as for under 100.00 I know the boot will last me a couple of years and is a proven durable well made boot. If these boots will last and are well made like the originals I see less of an issue spending good money on them given the CRAP that many boot makers are producing as their flag ship skates. Eastons issues with S15 and CCMs issues with U+ to name a few. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattzilla 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 I have a dilemma. Do I buy these now and ensure that I can find my size even though I can't use them for another4-5 months?orDo I wait till they come down in price but risk not having the stock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 I have a dilemma. Do I buy these now and ensure that I can find my size even though I can't use them for another4-5 months?orDo I wait till they come down in price but risk not having the stock?Why do you have to wait 4-5 months? If you can afford to wait that long (because you have enough money or because your roller season doesn't start until then or something) then wait. But if you can't, then go for them. You getting proper sizes and a good deal all has to deal with how many of these skates Mission will be making and how much demand there is for them. I'm guessing you will see a drop in price sometime down the line, but no way of knowing just how far down the line we're talking. I think I bought my Proto VSIs for $300 when they first came out. At the time, that was a good chunk of change, and the Wiked Lites were even more. But the skate is undeniably a good one. Who cares if it's an old model? You're getting a skate that is as good, possibly better than most of the stuff out there now. As long as it's new and is an exact re-production of the old line, you can't go wrong IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vitaminZ 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 These are the exact boots as the original, but with a new chassis. They are an SMU for HG.sweet!so... any chance someone could talk Mission into remaking Flyweight shafts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattzilla 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 though I can't use them for another4-5 months?Why do you have to wait 4-5 months?I got another 5ish months of rehab ahead of me :(I think I may as well get them and drool with anticipation till i can play again.. or even skate again :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 though I can't use them for another4-5 months?Why do you have to wait 4-5 months?I got another 5ish months of rehab ahead of me :(I think I may as well get them and drool with anticipation till i can play again.. or even skate again :)Ohh, gottcha. Well, get 'em and wear them around the house. They'll be broken in real nice for your first game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikenurse 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 are these 76 76 80 80 or 72 72 80 80? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sectachrome 40 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 are these 76 76 80 80 or 72 72 80 80?Picture shows them with Vanguard chassis's, so 76-76-80-80. Says "Penetrator" chassis in the description though. Not sure what that is, but it sounds hot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thockey17 1 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 Why call it Penetrator? That chassis was only on the VS/VI, not the VSI or WL.Doesnt make sense to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makoto 3 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 Would love if someone could confirm the wheel configuration of these...HiLo or Vanguard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oakley 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 Would love if someone could confirm the wheel configuration of these...HiLo or Vanguard?How about giving them a call at the toll free number so that they might end all the mystery! 800.633.5999 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meals7 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 If you enlarge the pictures, you can see the chassis says vanguard on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2009 Would love if someone could confirm the wheel configuration of these...HiLo or Vanguard?It was mentioned a few times in this thread, but...vanguard is 80-80-76-76. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveTheWave 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 though I can't use them for another4-5 months?Why do you have to wait 4-5 months?I got another 5ish months of rehab ahead of me :(I think I may as well get them and drool with anticipation till i can play again.. or even skate again :)It'd be a cool for you to use as a motivator to get your rehab stuff done. But I wouldn't impulse buy $400 skates in a recession. Chances are the skates will be around when you're done. Just me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sca11ey 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 does anyone know if this the wicked light and proto vsi will come with a mag or aluminum chassis? and also how much of a difference is there between the two chassis besides like $90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 does anyone know if this the wicked light and proto vsi will come with a mag or aluminum chassis? and also how much of a difference is there between the two chassis besides like $90I think we've discussed that they both appear to come with a Vanguard (80x2, 76x2) aluminum. As far difference, beside the $, mags are supposed to be lighter and stronger. I believe they are lighter, how much, ehhhhhh. As far as stronger, I've seen mag chassis crack where aluminums bend, so take your pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 They are definitely Vanguard Chassis, but I don't believe they went with Magnessium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vishi05 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Some pictures from the local giant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatwabbit 93 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Oh man... thats a sweet boot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted March 18, 2009 Those frames look as if they stick out pretty far especially in front don't they?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahriman 1 Report post Posted March 18, 2009 Some pictures from the local giant.the sick part is I recognized the barcode as hockeygiant before i saw the logo in the second picture. I've worked there too long :P :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2009 Those frames look as if they stick out pretty far especially in front don't they?? Even though the picture is blurry, it looks like it says 6.0 D, if so it's not suprising the frame sticks out a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatwabbit 93 Report post Posted March 18, 2009 Anyone know if they will sell the boots alone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GekigangarIII 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2009 Anyone know if they will sell the boots alone?I wish, I know a few guys that would love to throw some holders on there for ice (without the pain of removing factory inline rivets). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
