CCM Skates

[beaucoup_fish 0]

Hey all,

thinking of a switch from Bauer to CCM skates...hard to find any useful reviews on CCMs, I'm thinking of either sticking with Bauer and getting 8000s or switching to CCM and getting a pair of 952 or 1052 Super Tacks.

Are CCM skates as shitty as I've been led to believe (There seems to be a lot of anti-CCM members on this board)? And will I feel a difference from Bauers if I change the holders to TUUKs? Help!

[Chadd 916]

If Bauers fit your foot properly you may have some fitting issues with CCM skates.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

The boot will feel different.

Off the bat, it's a shallower and lower-cut boot.

Keep in mind the arches are also different between CCM and Bauer.

[mickz 107]

It's all about personal preference.

[Chadd 916]

It's all about personal preference.

Actually, from a totally impartial opinion the quality in CCM products has sslipped in recent years. I used to love their stuff, I don't like any of the current stuff. I still hold out hope they start making decent stuff again.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Honestly, I don't think skates are personal preference. I could PREFER to wear CCMs...but my feet do not allow me to do so.

People's feet are all different - maybe personal MATCH would be a better choice of words.

[EBondo 233]

I've been wearing CCM skates ever since I started playing...which was about 4 years ago. I havent had any problems with them, I love CCM skates. Right now I am wearing CCM Vector 6.0's and I love them

[LetsGoWings13 0]

i was a bauer person before than i left and went to easton but after a month of playing house hockey they looked liked hell so than i went to vector 7.0 and i dont think i well be getting any other skate than those

[Accord 0]

Hey all,

thinking of a switch from Bauer to CCM skates...hard to find any useful reviews on CCMs, I'm thinking of either sticking with Bauer and getting 8000s or switching to CCM and getting a pair of 952 or 1052 Super Tacks.

Are CCM skates as shitty as I've been led to believe (There seems to be a lot of anti-CCM members on this board)? And will I feel a difference from Bauers if I change the holders to TUUKs? Help!

CCM skates are not shitty at all. Vector skates have been known to severely break down over time, but the Tacks line of skates are rock solid and some of the most durable skates out there. If durability is a major concern for you and you want to buy a pair of CCM's, just stick with the Tacks like and you'll have absolutely no problems at all.

[chippa13 1844]

I've been very happy with the E-60's I bought over the summer to replace the E-50's I wore for the previous to years, which I also liked.

[jjtt99 0]

Here's my two cents. Take it for what you feel it's worth.

As you are probably well aware, the best skates are the ones that fit your foot. That's the starting point.

Personally, I would never buy the "latest and greatest" of anything. There is a huge difference between bleeding edge and leading edge.

Manufactures are constantly in a hurry to put new products on the shelf so many go untested. That's why Vapors are falling apart and Vector eyeholes are ripping out -- yet people keep paying top dollar for them. Call me a skeptic but I don't have money to burn.

Looking at CCM, I'd consider the Tacks line. They've been around for like 100 years so there has to be something good about them! But keep the following in mind:

- The higher the number (i.e. 652, 852, 952, 1152, & Pro) doesn't necessarily mean "better". Stiffness is also a huge factor. I can get around okay, but I only weigh 165 pounds so 852's work fine for me. Going to a Pro Tack isn't an option as they'd be too stiff.

- CCM Tacks fit a wider foot. Like other skates they have multiple widths, but rule of thumb is CCM = wide.

- Some folks don't like the ProLite 3 holders. Apparantely the front of them breaks easier than other kinds. I've never had a problem, but I haven't blocked any bullet shots with them either. But having said that, there are lots of ProLite 3 holders in the NHL.

Good luck.