Difference between XX and XXX skates?

[djinferno 2]

boot? holder? pitch? is there a real difference that would make a buyer say let me pay extra for a XXX

[Cavs019 710]

the liner is the only significant difference.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

...and the outsole.

[mickz 107]

XXX:

Lining: Hydrophobic Clarino

Outsole: Perforated, Full Carbon Composite

XX:

Lining: Quick-dry Gripliner

Outsole: Ultra-light Pro-8 beveled composite.

However the only significant difference is the holder. The Bauer Vapor XX skates use the Tuuk Lightspeed holders (Black on the back) whereas the Bauer Vapor XX skates use the Tuuk Lightspeed2 holders (Red on the back).

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

However the only significant difference is the holder. The Bauer Vapor XX skates use the Tuuk Lightspeed holders (Black on the back) whereas the Bauer Vapor XX skates use the Tuuk Lightspeed2 holders (Red on the back).

I wouldnt' call it a significant difference, because you can retrofit the LS2 bolts onto the regular LS.

[Cavs019 710]

its the same holder in regards to performance and asthetics. Only difference is in the hardware and that the ls2 steel might be a little bit better quality.

[blues_91 0]

Just out of couriosity, what is the retail price for the XXXs? My lhs has the XXs and XXXs both at 600 cdn and it just seems weird that they aren't charging more for XXXs.

[mickz 107]

its the same holder in regards to performance and asthetics. Only difference is in the hardware and that the ls2 steel might be a little bit better quality.

They look the same to me too... except for the red or the block near the back.

[Mario123 2]

Blues 91, where in Canada is your LHS? Is it a Source for Sports shop?

My LHS are selling the XX's for $599 and the XXX's for $699

I have been told by a friend who works for the company that the cost to them for the XXX's is pretty much the same as the XX's. Technically, they should be selling the XXX's for $599 CDN! Does anyone know a source for sports that sells the XXX's for $599 CDN? If I can find a Source for Sports in Canada that does, my Cleve's source for sports will match it. Some help would be appreciated guys :)

[Bauer_freAK 0]

Just out of couriosity, what is the retail price for the XXXs? My lhs has the XXs and XXXs both at 600 cdn and it just seems weird that they aren't charging more for XXXs.

499.99 $ US

i asked hockeygiant.com ;)

[Lightning 0]

I paid just around $480 before tax, or my wife did, nice Xmas present i must say!

[djinferno 2]

so it's basicly the same skate.... :(

[Ranger-#8 1]

so there is no real point in buying XXX other than looks?

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

I know someone who bought them a few wks ago at a sick price ($399)

I am not going to mention the store, however. Sorry.

[iron Ghost 0]

ok fellas, here it is

XXX Vs XX

The Liner and the outsole are the 2 main differences. The liner will actually hold up for a few years without shredding down to the plastic in the XXXs, the XX liner is crap and usually falls apart within 6 months on a player who skates frequently.

The outsole is the more rigid 8090 carbon outsole (which is also lighter).

The real question should be Why pay $100 more for a XXX when you can get the same skate practically in a 8090. Same liner, same outsole, same support

FYI the xxx is no more supportive or more durable in the outers than the XXXs.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

The real question should be Why pay $100 more for a XXX when you can get the same skate practically in a 8090. Same liner, same outsole, same support

but...not the same fit.

[hockeyfalcons456 0]

at my lhs vapor xx are 499 canadian,and vapor xxx 699

[jimmy 194]

$39

[blues_91 0]

Blues 91, where in Canada is your LHS?  Is it a Source for Sports shop?

My LHS are selling the XX's for $599 and the XXX's for $699

I have been told by a friend who works for the company that the cost to them for the XXX's is pretty much the same as the XX's.  Technically, they should be selling the XXX's for $599 CDN!  Does anyone know a source for sports that sells the XXX's for $599 CDN?  If I can find a Source for Sports in Canada that does, my Cleve's source for sports will match it.  Some help would be appreciated guys :)

I have not actually been in the store to check for myself, but a buddy of mine saw the XXXs for 599.99 at Ice Level Source for Sports in Richmond BC. You can probably call them make sure they are 599 their number is on their site.

[Neo5370 132]

The real question should be Why pay $100 more for a XXX when you can get the same skate practically in a 8090. Same liner, same outsole, same support

but...not the same fit.

Eh? Not the same fit?

[Bauer_freAK 0]

the supreme 80-90 and the XXX have not the SAME fit...

supreme is widther!

[blues_91 0]

Doesn't the 8090 have the V12 outsole?

[Bauer_freAK 0]

Doesn't the 8090 have the V12 outsole?

they doesn't!

[JGraz15 55]

they does!!!

The XXX and 8090 both have the outsole based on the V-12

[Neo5370 132]

the supreme 80-90 and the XXX have not the SAME fit...

supreme is widther!

Ohhhhhhhh, hehe I thought that JR said the XX's and XXX's aren't the same fit.

I should've read more thoroughly.