Decision time....

[Fletch 219]

So I'm all set to get my new skates tomorrow. I have tried on the 950's and I love them, but looking at the 750's (which I have picked up but not tried on), I have to wonder if it's worth the extra $100 to get the 950's.

The 950's do feel lighter than the 750's (1150 grams compared to 1325 grams). So, that's a difference of 175 grams (0.385 pounds). 0.385 pounds isn't much. The skates I have been skating on for 10 years now (Bauer Supreme 4000 with Sure-Grip H-400 chassis) are heavy as hell, so anything new I wear at this point will feel very light.

I do like the white boot, but I'm not sure if that and the 175 gram difference will sway me. Is it really that much of a difference where I will feel it out there?

The way I think of it, if I get the 750's I can also get the 750 gloves with the extra $100 I would have spent on the 950's.

Give me your feedback!

[GekigangarIII 0]

Get what feels the best, period. Regardless of how much lighter/heavier it is. If the 950s feel better, they're most definitely worth the extra $100.

[Fletch 219]

Isn't the boot exactly the same? The stiffness feels the same.

[MDE3 0]

Are Missions the only skates you are considering?...You will be going from an all 76 mm or 72 mm chassis on the old H 400s to a "HiLo" with 80 /72's or 76/68's. The Labeda Hum'er chassis might feel more similar with all 80 mm wheels..as found on the Tour series of skates.

[Fletch 219]

I've heard nothing but good things about hi-lo's- that's why I'm going that route.

[MDE3 0]

and what do you think those switching over to the Hum'er were using previously?..It's all in what feels right and what works..go with your instincts.

[Jim A 4]

Isn't the boot exactly the same? The stiffness feels the same.

I didn't spend too much time at the Mission booth while @ NARCh...something about having to actually do work while there...but if the past holds true..the D1 will have some materials they believe are a bit more durable and somewhat lighter..plus Mission has gone away from defining booths by stiffness the past 2 years...

this is a time to try on a bunch of stuff...CCM's Tri Di, Labeda's Hum'er, BNH's alternative..

[Fletch 219]

and what do you think those switching over to the Hum'er were using previously?..It's all in what feels right and what works..go with your instincts.

What sucks is I can only try them on....I wish I could skate on them a bit before I buy.

I am going to try the Beemer, Bluemax, 750 and 950 on. I'll let you know what I decide on.

[Fletch 219]

I'm back..

I got the 950's. The 750's didn't feel stiff enough, and the Tours were just flat out uncomfortable. I have wide, flat feet and the instep on the boot was killing me.

I'm playing on them tonight. I'll give my thoughts later tomorrow.