Vapor XXX Gloves

[topshelf19 0]

Will the Vapor XXX gloves come in any other colors then black? And if you guys have seen any other colors where?

[Fonya 0]

On hockey monkey, they have a list of availble colours but they are photoshop pictures, not the actual gloves.

[Briggy 0]

On hockey monkey, they have a list of availble colours but they are photoshop pictures, not the actual gloves.

I believe those are from the Bauer Catalog/site. They had just about the same colors for the Vapor XX when they came out.

[sherwood21 0]

When I bought mine last week, they only had black w/ white lines, but I'm pretty sure eventually they will be coming out in a bunch of colors.

[prenny207 1]

When I bought mine last week, they only had black w/ white lines, but I'm pretty sure eventually they will be coming out in a bunch of colors.

if you dont mind me asking... how much did you pay. at one of my local stores i saw them at... what a rip off. $159 usd for a nylon glove, give me a break!!!

[Icedog03 0]

When I bought mine last week, they only had black w/ white lines, but I'm pretty sure eventually they will be coming out in a bunch of colors.

if you dont mind me asking... how much did you pay. at one of my local stores i saw them at... what a rip off. $159 usd for a nylon glove, give me a break!!!

Because its nylon it means it should be cheaper?

[prenny207 1]

Because its nylon it means it should be cheaper?

nylon gloves do cost less to make... plus its an "import" glove. there is now way that a nylon glove from china should cost that much, hell for that matter, neither should an import leather glove. nylon gloves made in canada don't usually cost that much.

[sherwood21 0]

When I bought mine last week, they only had black w/ white lines, but I'm pretty sure eventually they will be coming out in a bunch of colors.

if you dont mind me asking... how much did you pay. at one of my local stores i saw them at... what a rip off. $159 usd for a nylon glove, give me a break!!!

I bought mine ( I didn't actually pay for them myself..) for 190 CDN.

[Cavs019 710]

Navy and Black are the only stock colors, red/white/blue, all red, red and black, and a few others are booking only.

Almost all the shops around me have them for 129-139 us.

[prenny207 1]

Almost all the shops around me have them for 129-139 us.

even thats too much for a nylon glove.

[Reaper 0]

Almost all the shops around me have them for 129-139 us.

even thats too much for a nylon glove.

You do realize that the nylon used on the Vapor XXX is the same variety that is used on Pro level gloves, right?

It's not the same kind of nylon that you find on gloves that you might pick up at Wal Mart.

It is much, much more durable.

To boot, it is lighter than the synthetic leather used on most other gloves.

[Aussie Joe 0]

Im with prenny....nylon = YUCK!

And doesn't nylon soak up a whole heap of water when used in Ice? I've only ever used leather gloves for Ice and so has everyone else I've seen, bar some Under 12's who just started.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

I don't think Prenny is slamming nylon. He is just saying that the price isn't worth it.

Nylon rocks. I like it...and no, it doesn't soak up water. It dries faster and is lighter.

Nylon has a stigma about it - that it's cheap. That's why it doesn't sell well.

[Aussie Joe 0]

Or maybe sub consciously we all prefer leather due to its kinky conotations!

I mean c'mon who here is gonna prefer a Nylon jumpsuit to a leather one???

;)

[Langenbrunner15 0]

Who in the USA lhs has them and wher is the lhs? My lhs is getting everything bauer in march.

[Dan_The_Man_16 0]

I'm with the Nylon side on this. Nylon gloves are AWESOME. The only thing leather gloves have are the fact that they look better, but not by much IMO.

[Langenbrunner15 0]

Whats the durrability issue with nylon?Iv'e never played nore see anyone play with it.

[Z-Unit14 0]

At Players Bench here they have the XXX gloves for $179 canadian, so the $159 american seems a tad pricy?

[Dan_The_Man_16 0]

Nylon doesn't scuff or cut nearly as easily as leather does. Also when it gets worn in the leather doesn't get crusty and flake off.

[LetsGoWings13 0]

i like both nylon and leather. i think if you get the XXX or the XX youd be happy one is just cheaper

[GekigangarIII 0]

Nylon doesn't scuff or cut nearly as easily as leather does. Also when it gets worn in the leather doesn't get crusty and flake off.

Nylons are fine for ice, but terrible for inline. They're not a wonder glove or anything... I've ripped up just as many nylon gloves as leather (in ice and inline).

[prenny207 1]

Almost all the shops around me have them for 129-139 us.

even thats too much for a nylon glove.

You do realize that the nylon used on the Vapor XXX is the same variety that is used on Pro level gloves, right?

It's not the same kind of nylon that you find on gloves that you might pick up at Wal Mart.

It is much, much more durable.

To boot, it is lighter than the synthetic leather used on most other gloves.

i do know what nylon gloves are, and what types they make... jr is correct on recaping what i said... the price is too high... and i have sold, and used, both retail and pro nylon gloves... im not saying the glove is bad by any stretch... i actually think its good, but way too much money for a glove made in china, whether is $129 usd or $159 usd... too much money.

[Reaper 0]

Almost all the shops around me have them for 129-139 us.

even thats too much for a nylon glove.

You do realize that the nylon used on the Vapor XXX is the same variety that is used on Pro level gloves, right?

It's not the same kind of nylon that you find on gloves that you might pick up at Wal Mart.

It is much, much more durable.

To boot, it is lighter than the synthetic leather used on most other gloves.

i do know what nylon gloves are, and what types they make... jr is correct on recaping what i said... the price is too high... and i have sold, and used, both retail and pro nylon gloves... im not saying the glove is bad by any stretch... i actually think its good, but way too much money for a glove made in china, whether is $129 usd or $159 usd... too much money.

I dunno, to me, $129 USD doesn't seem that bad for a Pro level nylon glove that comes with an extra set of palms.

Maybe it's just me but I could really care less where a glove is made. I have gear that was made in China and it seems well made to me.

[prenny207 1]

I dunno, to me, $129 USD doesn't seem that bad for a Pro level nylon glove that comes with an extra set of palms.

Maybe it's just me but I could really care less where a glove is made. I have gear that was made in China and it seems well made to me.

im not putting down the quality of china product. what im saying is that due to the fact its made in china, the cost is too high. and just about all retail products are made over seas.

[Reaper 0]

I dunno, to me, $129 USD doesn't seem that bad for a Pro level nylon glove that comes with an extra set of palms.

Maybe it's just me but I could really care less where a glove is made.  I have gear that was made in China and it seems well made to me.

im not putting down the quality of china product. what im saying is that due to the fact its made in china, the cost is too high. and just about all retail products are made over seas.

I guess you may have a point regarding the profit margin on the product.

I guess I just find the extra palms a nice incentive as it usually costs about $65 CAD to have gloves repalmed around here.

But what do I know? I'm still using 2002 Bauer Supreme 3000 gloves. :D