thehomez 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 those were a lower spec version of the ones fedorov wore. the zoom air elites were the ones he used, like these beauties:I'm almost positive mine are the zoom air elites. I believe they came out one year prior to the ones you have pictured... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamtamg 12 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 those were a lower spec version of the ones fedorov wore. the zoom air elites were the ones he used, like these beauties:I'm almost positive mine are the zoom air elites. I believe they came out one year prior to the ones you have pictured...Maybe they are, but if remember correctly, Nike made a bunch of skates that looked like that, and the easiest way to tell if they were zoom air elites were by the extra stitching on the boot and solid white custom +'s like on mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leafsrule16 5 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 those were a lower spec version of the ones fedorov wore. the zoom air elites were the ones he used, like these beauties:I'm almost positive mine are the zoom air elites. I believe they came out one year prior to the ones you have pictured...Maybe they are, but if remember correctly, Nike made a bunch of skates that looked like that, and the easiest way to tell if they were zoom air elites were by the extra stitching on the boot and solid white custom +'s like on mine.How heavy are they? Ive heard they were bricks, but i always wanted a pair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehomez 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Maybe they are, but if remember correctly, Nike made a bunch of skates that looked like that, and the easiest way to tell if they were zoom air elites were by the extra stitching on the boot and solid white custom +'s like on mine.Your right about there being a bunch of similar ones. Yours are the updated ones to mine. And the cheaper ones that look similar which you are referring to were made in Malaysia or China. The higher end ones were made in Canada. Otherwise they are somewhat hard to differentiate. Also the higher end ones had Zoom Air gel packs in the ankles where the cheaper ones were regular stuffing type padding.How heavy are they? Ive heard they were bricks, but i always wanted a pair.In terms of weight, I wouldn't call them bricks, but they are heavier than current Vapors and such. The best comparison I could give you is that they are a bit lighter than a high end roller hockey skate... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
automorph 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 awesome skates.....off Daoust mold.....love how they used Air Jordan XIII reflective material Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lampliter87 8 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I take it they aren't really purple then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matix218 11 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 those were a lower spec version of the ones fedorov wore. the zoom air elites were the ones he used, like these beauties:size 8E, if any one is interested in acquiring themHow much, PM me i might be interested actually.Be nice, im not rich :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamtamg 12 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 How heavy are they? Ive heard they were bricks, but i always wanted a pair.brick-like does come to mine, especially considering I use 40s. But I guess if they are your everyday skate, then you get used to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehomez 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 awesome skates.....off Daoust mold.....love how they used Air Jordan XIII reflective materialThanks! And didn't realize they used the same material as Air Jordan's. Pretty cool :D What did you mean that they are off of the Daoust mold?I take it they aren't really purple then?And no they're not even close to purple. That picture does have a slight hue to it, but in person they are black and when they reflect light they glisten/shine. I'm actually selling mine too if anyone is interested. Obviously I don't play ice considering the skates are in like new condition. Size 11.5D PM me if interested! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calishark28 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Dude those gloves are sick, and PHEW terminology is the most retarded form of speech i've ever heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matix218 11 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) Thanks! And didn't realize they used the same material as Air Jordan's. Pretty cool :D What did you mean that they are off of the Daoust mold?I think he means that they used the last/shape of the discontinued Daoust skates (the ones Gretz wore for years) as a basis for the design of the first series of nike boots. Edited March 10, 2009 by matix218 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ovechkin_368 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 how did u get the grabovki warriors?a buddy of mine knows the equipment trainer of the hamilton bulldogs so when grabo got shipped out i got the gloves off the trainer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thehomez 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Thanks! And didn't realize they used the same material as Air Jordan's. Pretty cool :D What did you mean that they are off of the Daoust mold?I think he means that they used the last/shape of the discontinued Daoust skates (the ones Gretz wore for years) as a basis for the design of the first series of nike boots.Thanks for that. I missed what he meant there :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidT 11 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) Just got these beauties in. Pro stock 8k 16". Edited March 10, 2009 by DavidT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woody15 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Those shins are probably huge :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
top 1974 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 "Just got these beauties in. Pro stock 8k 16"."Did you get those off ebay?I was bidding on those too!!!! LOLD'oh!!!Man they look nice..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidT 11 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 "Just got these beauties in. Pro stock 8k 16"."Did you get those off ebay?I was bidding on those too!!!! LOLD'oh!!!Man they look nice.....Did get them off ebay, but used the BIN price, so there was no bidding.Dont blame me. :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lampliter87 8 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Look pretty solid... what's different than retail? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) Just picked these up last Saturday. Best skates I have ever used, period. After Supreme 70s, G35's and Pro Tacks, I've finally found the best skate for me. I couldn't be happier.CCM Vector 08 - 8EI forgot to turn one of the skates to show the logo on the holders - they are Epros.I'm a little worried about durability though They are sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet skates! Edited March 10, 2009 by Alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k-ody.m 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 i can agree v08s are nice. I have a pair, got them in the states when i was down there about two months ago. I skate about twice a week and i'm loving them and there holding up great. enjoy and hopefully you have no durability promlems. My first high endish skate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Race4LastPlace 31 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) I've had my v08's for roughly 6 months. I have loved them, but am now in need of new skates. I guess i blocked a shot with these (dont remember feeling one that could do this much damage but oh well). It is cracked completely through, shattered i guess would be a more accurate word, and lost all stiffness in that area as some pieces have cracked completely free of the boot. But i still am very much considering getting another pair of v08's. here is the crack(s) Edited March 11, 2009 by Race4LastPlace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scurvy 3 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 That looks pretty bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epstud74 24 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Here is about 10% of my collection, but here goes:I did forget the shins, but they're airing out outside. I'm getting new Bauer shins in April. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fourth Line Grind 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Nice mitts epstud. Is there a visor on the helm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites