2005 Mission S500s in stores yet?

[DekeHead 0]

Does anybody know if the '05 S500s have hit the shelves yet? I'm looking to make the big switch. Got a pair of Bauer XXXs that just aren't doing it for me.

[ambro 0]

I don't think there's any difference from the '04s to the '05s, so it doesn't really matter.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

They tweaked it a bit.

1. New PITCH holder with better (square) bolt system

2. They addressed the ripping between the boot and the tendon guard.

[ladystorm3 0]

i searched on numerous websites for them and i cant seem to find the 2005 editions

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

They are not out yet.

[Chadd 916]

When I talked to customer service early last week, they said the stuff should be shipping very soon.

[Reaper 0]

They are not out yet.

When do those come out, again? :P

Just kidding.

[JGraz15 53]

They tweaked it a bit.

1. New PITCH holder with better (square) bolt system

2. They addressed the ripping between the boot and the tendon guard.

The two issues addressed, were those the only typical issues/problems with the 2004 S500's?

[jeffw 1]

2. They addressed the ripping between the boot and the tendon guard.

I'm seeing that on my S400's. Should I be concerned?

It looks like it's just the outer layer (cosmetic?) but the inner part is holding up fine.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

They tweaked it a bit.

1. New PITCH holder with better (square) bolt system

2. They addressed the ripping between the boot and the tendon guard.

The two issues addressed, were those the only typical issues/problems with the 2004 S500's?

No, they forgot to fix the one when the skate explodes after 1500 hrs of skating on it.

[Chadd 916]

2. They addressed the ripping between the boot and the tendon guard.

I'm seeing that on my S400's. Should I be concerned?

It looks like it's just the outer layer (cosmetic?) but the inner part is holding up fine.

it's not a big deal but they should replace them if it bothers you.

[Justin 1933 134]

and it doesn't happen all time...It's actually pretty rare...

[estovlo2 0]

It happened to my S400s after a couple months but it doesn't seem like a big deal.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

and it doesn't happen all time...It's actually pretty rare...

The exploding skate?

Mine slightly cracked. Nothing major. I think leg size has more to do with it than anything...

[sdcopp 1]

That's what I was thinking

:D

for some reason I have an image of Wile E. Coyote in those skates

[DekeHead 0]

Thanks for the information everyone. I cannot believe that the 2004 S500s were exploding! How common was that problem? I'm very surprised this news didn't make it to the media!

[Chadd 916]

Thanks for the information everyone. I cannot believe that the 2004 S500s were exploding! How common was that problem? I'm very surprised this news didn't make it to the media!

There is an upside to the exploding skates. You can fit the leftover nub into junior skates and save money. ;)

[DekeHead 0]

Chadd--

Thanks for the tip! I spewed Dr. Pepper all over my monitor when I read that! Hilarious!

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Chris -

What was wrong with the XXX? Did the fwd radius/sharpening help?

[jeffw 1]

2. They addressed the ripping between the boot and the tendon guard.

I'm seeing that on my S400's. Should I be concerned?

It looks like it's just the outer layer (cosmetic?) but the inner part is holding up fine.

it's not a big deal but they should replace them if it bothers you.

If it doesn't affect the boot and it's only cosmetic then I'm not worried about it. if it gets worse & starts to go thru the inner part then I might pursue it.

[Smith 0]

Does anybody know if the '05 S500s have hit the shelves yet? I'm looking to make the big switch. Got a pair of Bauer XXXs that just aren't doing it for me.

Wimp :D Just don't want to give up those V-12's

[DekeHead 0]

JR-

The profiling/forward radius helped a lot! The difference was immediately noticable, but for whatever reason I'm just not comfortable in the skates. The boot itself fits comfortably enough, so I'm not sure what my problem is with them. Probably mental. At any rate, I figured that since I'm between sessions it would be a good time to try the change to Mission.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Coming from V12s the XXX probably wasn't the greatest choice.

I should have my machine pretty soon ;)