XXV or X:30 Skates

[Anubis79 0]

So I'm going to check out some skates this weekend and there is the possibility that I could snag some XXV for under $250. Are these a much better skate than the current X:30? From what I gather the XXV is one step down from the XXXX, so they would be the better buy correct? I have previously tried on the Vapor line and they fit quite nice. It all comes down to what is available in my size.

[lerxst 0]

from a features standpoint:

XXV = X:40

[Jarick 5]

Many skaters on my teams including myself have the XXV and I haven't heard a bad word about them. If they fit you before baking they should be an excellent skate.

[Nightcast 0]

I don't know what size skate you are, but if your 11.5 or 12 you can get them for $99 here

http://www.hockeygiant.com/nbhvapxxvicsktsr.html

I bought mine last month for that price and I love them.

[titand19 0]

I don't know what size skate you are, but if your 11.5 or 12 you can get them for $99 here

http://www.hockeygiant.com/nbhvapxxvicsktsr.html

I bought mine last month for that price and I love them.

My buddy was going to get a pair of X:30 from the LHS til I told him about the XXV deal on hockeygiant you posted. He couldn't be happier. They wanted 340 for the X:30.

You big feel guys totally take advantage of closeouts.

[epstud74 24]

X60=Vapor XXXX minus the HydraMax liner..Both have same X-rib quarters

X50=No equivalent A bit higher spec than the Vapor XXV

X40=Vapor XXV

[duch 0]

The guys are right. If you get the X-30's you'll be downgrading to the equivilant of the Vapor XXII and paying more money. Get the XXV's and you'll be buying a higher up the line skate equivilant to the X-40's at a much cheaper price. The XXV's are on clearout everywhere right now at less than half their original sticker price. It's an awesome deal.

[Anubis79 0]

Ok I picked up a pair of XXV today for $250. Would have loved to get them for $100 from the Giant, but they weren't my size. I can't complain though, I would have paid almost as much for a lesser skate. These are definitely a huge step up from the lousy, ill-fitting Vector 3 I had before. The XXV felt real good when I tried them on, and even better after baking. Can't wait to get out and give them a go.

[VakarLajos 5]

Ok I picked up a pair of XXV today for $250. Would have loved to get them for $100 from the Giant, but they weren't my size. I can't complain though, I would have paid almost as much for a lesser skate. These are definitely a huge step up from the lousy, ill-fitting Vector 3 I had before. The XXV felt real good when I tried them on, and even better after baking. Can't wait to get out and give them a go.

there's a reason they're $99.99. Sizes available, 11.5 D, 11.5 EE, 12 D

[Canada 0]

If i get vapor xxxx's instead of X60s, what am i losing?

Same for xxv and x40s

please help, need knew skates

[VakarLajos 5]

If i get vapor xxxx's instead of X60s, what am i losing?

Same for xxv and x40s

please help, need knew skates

X60s are more responsive to the baking, has a dual layer liner instead of clarino. and the fit is a little different.

[duch 0]

My advice is if you can afford the XXXX's go for them , their Bauers top of the line skate and are very nice. If your on a budget or strapped for cash I'd get the XXV's which are almost as good( and slightly heavier in weight) but not enough to really worry about. Either way you get a very nice skate that will probably last you a while and can be heat moulded nicely to your feet. Both are on sale in most LHS's at very reasonable prices to make way for the new X series line.