Current skate most comparable to Kor?

[Theo 1]

Hi,

Around 8 years ago or so, I acquired my first pair of Kor skates from Chadd. A few years ago, I decided to get another while the company was in the process of going under.

I enjoyed them quite a bit, but it is time for a change. Which skate in today's market would be the most similar?

Thanks for the help and enjoy your weekend.

[jimmy 194]

Mako. The Kor was designed by a Speed Skater based on speed skate technology. So is the Mako. The mako will fit better using new material technology and be much lighter than the Kors.

[Chadd 916]

I couldn't agree more, the Mako is an improvement upon both the concepts and technology in the Kor skate.

[flip12 729]

You may also want to check out VH Footwear. The Mako came from Easton buying MLX. Scott Van Horne, the boot maker in the MLX team now makes hockey skates too.

[Theo 1]

Thanks!

In general, how would Easton fit relative to Kor?

[Chadd 916]

The EE Mako is wider than the Shift 1, but isn't as wide or as deep as the shift 2.

[Chadd 916]

That may be the case Chadd, however, I still have the private message in my account if you'd like to see it.

I believe you, just going by what I have felt with the skates. I'm sure the volume change plays a big part in the different feel.

[hunterphfr 12]

I have pretty f'ed feet. Kor fit awesome, have a couple extra pairs in my closet. I'm skating on custom Total Ones. But my next skate will be VH.

[Powerfibers 8]

If you need Flexlite type volume, would the Make or the VH be better? Thanks.

[stevelknievel 51]

Are you referring to custom VH or their stock boots. A custom vh boot can have volume added to fit you.

[Buzz_LightBeer 975]

If you need Flexlite type volume, would the Make or the VH be better? Thanks.

I transitioned from One90 to MLX to Flexlite to Mako without any volume issues.

[Powerfibers 8]

Thanks guys, interested in new wheels, and these two options VH custom or Mako seem at the top if the list. Not crazy about the idea of the Mako holder vs preferred Tuuk. Kors almost worked for me when I had them but really needed a 1/2 smaller size. Never lasted long in the pair I got cheap.

[jimmy 194]

Thanks guys, interested in new wheels, and these two options VH custom or Mako seem at the top if the list. Not crazy about the idea of the Mako holder vs preferred Tuuk. Kors almost worked for me when I had them but really needed a 1/2 smaller size. Never lasted long in the pair I got cheap.

So why is the Tuuk preferred exactly? IMO the Mako has a great holder. I don't buy the BS that people grew up on the Tuuk so that's why it's so great, especially since the LS2 is nothing like the Tuuk+ in either fit form or function, or materials. It's all in the mind.

[Chadd 916]

IMO the Mako has a great holder.

Agreed, I have been impressed.

[Powerfibers 8]

So why is the Tuuk preferred exactly? IMO the Mako has a great holder. I don't buy the BS that people grew up on the Tuuk so that's why it's so great, especially since the LS2 is nothing like the Tuuk+ in either fit form or function, or materials. It's all in the mind.

For me I would like to use my BlackEdge runners, but I guess that is not a big concern if the new holder is better.

[mojo122 541]

Had I not already had 2 sets of Nitinol runners I would have at least tried the CXN setup.