8090 Q

[PL_Elite 0]

How do the 8090's compare to XX's in boot pitch... I am thinking of getting the 8090's and this is my only concern. I think my XX's have a more forward pitch but I am not really sure (I know the blade pitch is +1). So if I get these skates do I have to raise them for them to be more like my XX's

thanks

[asdfa 0]

actually, the pitch isn't really "+1", however, the bladeholder is the same for 8090s and XX's. the 8090's definately aren't a forward pitched skate and it's not a skate with aggressive forward flex like the XX's

[Cavs019 710]

I can switch from 8090 to XXX back to 8090 back to XXX without any significant adjustment.

[Edge 0]

i had XXs and now I'm using 8090s(fit my feet MUCH better) and as other than fit, it's not a very noticable difference.

[Bauer_freAK 0]

i had XVs and now I'm using the 8090s since thursday, and i didn't notice anything difference on the pitch

[jimmy 194]

How do the 8090's compare to XX's in boot pitch... I am thinking of getting the 8090's and this is my only concern. I think my XX's have a more forward pitch but I am not really sure (I know the blade pitch is +1). So if I get these skates do I have to raise them for them to be more like my XX's

thanks

Any pitch concerns can be corrected by having your blades rocker radiused, I wouldn't worry about switching.

[PL_Elite 0]

Ok great... ya I was a little worried there was a big difference between the two skates and I really liked my XX's so I didn't want to make a change to a completely different skate.

Thanks everybody

[Edge 0]

Go for the 8090s, but if you liked your vapors fitwise, you probably won't like the 8090 fit because it is completely different.

[PL_Elite 0]

Actually I don’t think the XX's fit me that well... from what I have read about the 8090's I think they should be a better fit. I will probably go down to my LHS this weekend and try them on....