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akravetz

Vapor 3x or x2.9 skates

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My boy, 17, is about 120 pounds, 5'1 and plays high school, is a skate guard and plays beer league with me. Not in a super competitive league like he was a few years ago but he is in his skates a lot. We need new skates as the seasons are starting but dad is not looking to spend boatloads for a kid who is still growing and might be one and done with the skates. He's in hand-me-downs now from other kids (CCM or other types) but likes vapors the most. What's a good skate that is solid, will last for a kid who is on the ice four to five nights a week but who isn't in need of the super duper fancy stuff. 

Our local store is about 45 minutes away, fyi. They have bauer and graf. I own Graf and swear by them but he's a Vapor guy. Thanks.

 

Andy in Peoria

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Personally, I like the 2.9 better than the 3X.  I find it to be more comfortable with nice thick internal foams.  It's a tech mesh construction, which used to be Bauer's top level quarter material (think X:60/X7.0).  it's a little heavier than the 3X, but it's by no means a boat anchor.  If I was choosing between the two, I'd pick the X2.9, especially when you factor in the price difference.

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Thanks. Are the 2.9 bakeable? And Moldable? My son has arch issues in his foot so he needs inserts but also has a very narrow foot. Hence vapors. Me? I have big fat feet and the Grafs are my heroes. 

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Just now, akravetz said:

Thanks. Are the 2.9 bakeable? And Moldable? My son has arch issues in his foot so he needs inserts but also has a very narrow foot. Hence vapors. Me? I have big fat feet and the Grafs are my heroes. 

Yes, the X2.9 is fully bakeable.

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