Why are v-12's so on clearance now?

[beaver5 1]

I was browsing through hockeygiant.com and saw senior v-12's on sale for 199.99.

Iam looking inot a new pair of skates and I'm curious to know if any one knows why they are on sale now. I know that the v-12's were nikes high end ice skate but will they be coming out with something new to replace the v-12?

Thanks in advance,

Derek

[Chadd 916]

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[whbd18 0]

the v-12 are a pretty bad skate the fit is not to my liking and overall they are very uncomfortable

[hocckey77 0]

Why are they bad if they don't fit you? They fit other people which would make them a good skate to those who fit in it.

[Accord 0]

the v-12 are a pretty bad skate the fit is not to my liking and overall they are very uncomfortable

So because they don't fit you, they're a bad skate? Come on now.

[sherwood21 0]

the v-12 are a pretty bad skate the fit is not to my liking and overall they are very uncomfortable

So because they don't fit you, they're a bad skate?

What he said.

Possibly durability issues may make a skate 'bad', having the boot trashed after 2 skates would be 'bad', breaking your foot when you took a pass would be 'bad.'

:(

[blues_91 0]

That's the attitude my lhs has. When I bought my 8090s I was goin got try on V-12s they told me not even to bother. They said it was a terrible skate, and it wasn't because the 8090s were more expensive. They were even telling me to take the Vapour XV before the V-12.

[ladystorm3 0]

i like the v-12 boot it is comfterble to me, i just dont like the blade holder..

i think skates are all preference.

[sherwood21 0]

I thought the only reason you didn't like Lightspeeds was because the blade fell off..?

[ladystorm3 0]

thats why i dont like the blade holders...is that a problem?

the boot is still great..i have it in oth ice and roller

skates are the owners preference, nno1 has the exact same foot as another

[mattopiela 0]

I was browsing through hockeygiant.com and saw senior v-12's on sale for 199.99.

Iam looking inot a new pair of skates and I'm curious to know if any one knows why they are on sale now. I know that the v-12's were nikes high end ice skate but will they be coming out with something new to replace the v-12?

Thanks in advance,

Derek

Nike has a new top end skate now called the Nike Flexlite 12. The reason why they are on sale its because they are MADE IN CHINA ! and are made for pennies to begin with haha. I bet anything the Flexlites will be about the same price this time next year. And for 200.00 dollars its definetly worth the money, even if they are MADE IN CHINA. :P

[mattopiela 0]

thats why i dont like the blade holders...is that a problem?

the boot is still great..i have it in oth ice and roller

skates are the owners preference, nno1 has the exact same foot as another

Where did you learn how to spell ? Just playin. :P

[sherwood21 0]

thats why i dont like the blade holders...is that a problem?

Holy easy big guy. I was just wondering if that was the only reason that you didn't like them.

Beaver-At United you might want to check because they often have V-12's for cheap on the last pair rack.

[mattopiela 0]

thats why i dont like the blade holders...is that a problem?

Holy easy big guy. I was just wondering if that was the only reason that you didn't like them.

Beaver-At United you might want to check because they often have V-12's for cheap on the last pair rack.

I think we might have a little scrap ...haha :lol:

[ladystorm3 0]

sorry im not tryin 2 be rude, i just get a lot of crap from people about what i have said about the v-12's....thats really the only reason i dont likethem.

[sherwood21 0]

No prob, you must like them a lot from how many posts you have one those pups.

:P

[ladystorm3 0]

lol

i do like them

[mattopiela 0]

sorry im not tryin 2 be rude, i just get a lot of crap from people about what i have said about the v-12's....thats really the only reason i dont likethem.

I have read some of your posts about the V12's, sometimes you're just not very clear as to what you are saying.

[ladystorm3 0]

yeah.....i know what u mean. i type too fast and my keyboard is crappy, so it sometimes leaves out letters and i dont waste time to go fix them.

its easy say stuff in my mind, butwhen i type it, it doesnt come out right.

[Accord 0]

I was browsing through hockeygiant.com and saw senior v-12's on sale for 199.99.

Iam looking inot a new pair of skates and I'm curious to know if any one knows why they are on sale now. I know that the v-12's were nikes high end ice skate but will they be coming out with something new to replace the v-12?

Thanks in advance,

Derek

Nike has a new top end skate now called the Nike Flexlite 12. The reason why they are on sale its because they are MADE IN CHINA ! and are made for pennies to begin with haha. I bet anything the Flexlites will be about the same price this time next year. And for 200.00 dollars its definetly worth the money, even if they are MADE IN CHINA. :P

A lot of hockey equipment is made in China, it's just companies will go out of their way to make sure you don't realize it.

[Dan_The_Man_16 0]

V-12's are great skates. It all depends on what you like in a skate. Personally I love them because they have good lateral stiffness yet offer plenty of forward flex. Also they are quite light and very responsive. I would say if the V-12s fit your feet and you are looking for a skate with those qualities try them on. Just because a store says somthing is better doesn't mean that it is. Alot of people don't like the fact that Nike is in the hockey business and are biased towards their products. Also alot of stores, no matter how dedicated to hockey they are say sterio-typical things like Bauer skates are the best, Easton sticks are the best, ect.

[cobrAA 0]

if the V-12 were made in china...where the Flexlite are based??...i heard from my LHS when i was looking for my 1152('02)...that every compagny make there''made in Canada'' for the HIGH END...and all the other are made in CHINA...except for the Nike ...i'm sure it was true...but now some people say it...it might be try

But i still prefer something who made in CANADA than in CHINA...it might be the same...but i think the material or the way they are made...are better quality in Canada than China...and the fact...that little kid work for Nike...isn't nice too

But Oh well...i'm looking for some Flexlite or L-5!!

[blues_91 0]

My lhs told me that if a companies products are made in China, even the high end is, but the pro-stocks are made in Canada.

[sdcopp 1]

On my Outcasts I had, the tag on the tongue that you commonly see said "Designed in Canada" looking towards the bottom of the tongue said "Made in China". Talk about misleading, but alot of the production is going there, so it's something that has to be lived with

[Sticks of Fury 0]

I think the Bauer Vapor XX's are made from Thailand. The guy offered to ship me a free Vapor XX if I ordered a container. Yeah right.