booyaagrandma 4 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 Is it just that the 09' has the U foam and the scalloped runner ? Has anyone tried the U+ 09's yet ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarmalidu 1 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 There may be some other differences, but as far as I can tell or have heard the U+ 09 is pretty much the same as the 08 except for the items you mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njt42 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 Will the u+ 09 fit like the vector 10.0 skates? Will they be as stiff as them too? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zinger 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 hey guys, i saw and tried on the U+09's yesterday, and i currently have been using the V08's.....The U+09's have a significantly stiffer boot and seem the be made a bit stronger. Boot is heavier than the V08 for sure, but seems like quality has gotten better. and like someone mentioned, no rocket runner and regular perforated steel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
booyaagrandma 4 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 Boot is Heavier ? by a lot ? also did you find the heel lock, fit etc. the same between the V08 and the U+ 09 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chk hrd 164 Report post Posted April 20, 2009 what about the boot exterior, that is where the majority of the problem was. They are suppose to have changed the mesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zinger 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2009 seems like the same metal mesh, but stiffer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey Fan 51 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2009 My understanding is that the new U+ Pro skate that's coming out has a different tongue (pro felt), reworked quarter materials, the scalloped runner instead of the rocket runner and it is a little tighter in the heel. Some of it seems like it's going to a few cheaper options than the original U+ but I'm sure the changes were necessary to correct initial flaws to the skate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockey1933 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2009 There are actually many changes from the 2008 U+ to the 2009 U+.I just want to make sure you are talking about the U+ Pro skate, not the U+ 09 model.2009 U+ Pro Changes:New felt tongue, still has lace bite protectionNew Achilles Tendon Pocket and added foam provides a deeper heel pocket/better heel lock, more comfort - (50% more foam)Redesigned foam covering top of quarter package to better protect liner edges, (where the U Foam stops and the seam is above the top eyelet)Exterior is now coated with a layer of surlyn. This adds abrasion resistance, melt strength, and makes you skate faster...Also, as mentioned, it does not come stock with the Rocket Runner.These changes did add a few grams, but some of it can be gained back if you purchase an aftermarket Rocket Runner.In exchange for the few extra grams CCM added, the skate overall is a much better product.There will be an increase in comfort and durability over the 2008 U+ Pro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
booyaagrandma 4 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 I was actually hoping to get info on the ccm u+ 09 skate not the u+ pro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristkevj 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 I very interested in the U + 09 for my son the price is awesome. Please let me know if anyone tries them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EKss 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Does anyone have more info on these Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zinger 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 The U+ 09's seem like they are much better quality than last year's V08's. My v08's died after a 6 months....i warrantied them and CCM gave me U+ Pro's...Now there is a HUGE difference between the U+ pro and last years U+. exactly what hockey1933 said. For the U+09 i would definitely recommend that skate at that price. I loved my V08's but they had durability issues....the U+ 09 comes with scallopped steel *(much better) and a stiffer boot. Tongue and liner is the exact same is last years V08. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites