mik3 1 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 I'm usually pretty tough with wheels, not really chunking 'cause I'm not a heavy guy but I burn them up from stopping pretty hard. But my red dynastys lasted a pretty long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunderbirds_are_go 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2005 ...AND to add another thing i noticed, around the top of the skate, where you can see the 3 or so layers of the boot stitched together, the layers are cut at different lengths, so in some places i'll have the middle later stickin out, other places it will be another layer. It just seems they were put together sloppily at the manufacturers. I've seen exactly the same thing with all of the Vector Pro's I've seen in person. The lower models don't seem to have this problem though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HackeyNoob 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2005 The more I hear about the 950's the more I want to buy a pair. I'm just never content these days. 400 bucks though <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted January 24, 2005 I'm going to try to get the pics up tonight. I may have to use some MSPaint action to show just where the creases are. I'm not sure if they'll come up in the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illpaseo116 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2005 don't use the flash, the white material is way too reflective. I got the best results when I used no flash and shot at an angle. I wonder where Justin has been, If i'm goin to send these back i want to now while theres 3 feet of snow outside!!time to go play w/ my new x70's :D :D :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted January 25, 2005 Will do. BTW, the back flaps on my 950's look the way yours do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted January 25, 2005 Looking at the pictures in the previous page, you most likely have an issue. However, the crease on the tendon is not an issue...The side quarter is....Unfortunately we do not have any 950's in stock right now...We are waiting for replacements to arrive in the next 10 days.. If you have an issue, call our customer service department and they will help you. Look for a 2-3 week delay due to no skates in stock. Sorry guys...Justin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illpaseo116 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2005 Thanks Justin. How about the gap between the material and the toe? As in the first two pictures I posted?? Do you foresee any problems with that?? Ideally I would rather not exchange my skates. I can live with a few creases as long as they're not that bad, but i don't want to worry about my toe cap seperating in time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted January 25, 2005 Looking at the pictures in the previous page, you most likely have an issue. However, the crease on the tendon is not an issue...The side quarter is....Unfortunately we do not have any 950's in stock right now...We are waiting for replacements to arrive in the next 10 days.. If you have an issue, call our customer service department and they will help you. Look for a 2-3 week delay due to no skates in stock. Sorry guys...Justin Thanks, Justin. Would it be possible for me to just bring my skates into the Santa Ana office when the new skates come in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted January 26, 2005 Pics of my skates - I noticed that after a few more times of wearing them for extended periods of time (3 hour pick-up) the creases have grown signifigantly, particularly in the left outside boot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 1933 134 Report post Posted January 26, 2005 Definitely a warranty skate...The new supplies of 950's should be in stock in 10-14 days.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illpaseo116 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2005 wow that has me worried now. mine have creases in the same spot, but not nearly as bad as that yet. thanks for the pics MK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted January 26, 2005 Definitely a warranty skate...The new supplies of 950's should be in stock in 10-14 days.... Sounds good. Am i going to have to send them to NY, or can I take care of this at the Santa Ana location? I have a tournament coming up and I'd rather not have to ship them out.Thanks Justin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illpaseo116 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2005 I contacted mission this morning via e-mail, and i want everyone to know how amazing their customer service has been. I recieved two replies in less than an hour of writing to them, one from a manager and another from a customer service rep. Both were extremely nice and eager to resolve my problems.Justin-thanks for checkin out the pictures and pointing me inthe right direction. I'm in correspondence with Neil Barrette right now. I let him know that my skates aren't nearly as bad as the others i've seen, but with only a few hrs of skate time on them, they're already beginning to crease. He's gonna let me know whether i should send them back now or wait to see if it worsens. Thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik3 1 Report post Posted January 26, 2005 Although my boots have shown a very slight creasing (I'll take some pictures after my game tonight) I don't really have any complaints about the boot construction.The wheels on the other hand, I'm not too fond with. I'm coming from dynastys and I haven't really liked the z-rateds at all. I play on nothing but tiled surfaces but after only about three or so weeks I'm already seeing these wheels start to peel layers off (I'll try to take pictures of that also.The frames have been great, though my second wheel on my one skate I can't get the square screw side out, it seems to be locked in, no matter what I've tried I can't move it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted January 27, 2005 Hmm....I haven't had that problem with the wheels.Also, I don't want the pics of my skates to dissuade anyone from considering the 950's- they are an amazing skate, and the boot is the most comfortable I have tried on to date, ice or roller. Unfortunately, myself and Illpaseo just happened to get boots from the "bad batch." I am confident the next pair I get will be fine. If I had to pick out new rollers today, I would still go with the 950's- no doubt about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illpaseo116 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2005 Hmm....I haven't had that problem with the wheels.Also, I don't want the pics of my skates to dissuade anyone from considering the 950's- they are an amazing skate, and the boot is the most comfortable I have tried on to date, ice or roller. Unfortunately, myself and Illpaseo just happened to get boots from the "bad batch." I am confident the next pair I get will be fine. If I had to pick out new rollers today, I would still go with the 950's- no doubt about it. yes, i totally agree. hands down best skates i've ever laced up. Unfortunately i got a bum pair but what are you gonna do, things happen. Mission has been excellent so far in dealing with the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chupacabraz214 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2005 I got my pair Sunday and tried them yesterday. After the game I checked the skates and there was small crease on the side . Shit that was the first time i wear the skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted January 27, 2005 I got my pair Sunday and tried them yesterday. After the game I checked the skates and there was small crease on the side . Shit that was the first time i wear the skates. A small crease is probably not a big deal. If it grows like mine did then I would be concerned. Just hang on to your receipt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey2 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2005 Does this creasing occur in the 750's also? I got a pair of 750's for Christmas but haven't got around to using them yet with ice hockey still going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chupacabraz214 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2005 Yesterday second game with them and I don't know if I'm paranoid, but the crease looks a bit bigger.I'm gonna hang my receipt on the wall so i won't loose it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim A 4 Report post Posted January 28, 2005 you play for the Chupacabraz?? why don't you guys give someone else a chance to win Gold?? haha..seriously congrats on #3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chupacabraz214 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2005 you play for the Chupacabraz?? why don't you guys give someone else a chance to win Gold?? haha..seriously congrats on #3 Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim A 4 Report post Posted January 28, 2005 is Rudy finally going to suit up for you guys in Florida?? I want to see that guy celebrate after scoring a goal after seeing how amped up he gets watching the team.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch 219 Report post Posted January 28, 2005 lol....Ruddy's an animal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
