Still not sold on more expensive skates...yet.

[adaminnj]

Originally Posted by cptjeff

That video is essentially crap. Been covered before. For one, the puck is shot faster at the easton skate, and it also says nothing about the impact transfer. Just because the composite moves a lot doesn't mean anything- it could be stiffer and transfer more of the shot to the boot and thus protecting your ankle more, or it might catch more of an impact from that one particular angle... Basically that video is a propaganda piece.

Oh ok, very well then.

So I guess that the $50 dollar skates are fine.

[BadHammy*]

Look, try a pair out. If you have a friend who wears a similar size, try his out. I can say in having had cheaper and very expensive skates, there's a bit of a difference. I weigh around 170 but can deal with top level stiffness just fine. I think I can say honestly, those with better technique will benefit from stiffer skates more. As for taking shots off them, it's usually not a matter of top vs bottom line, but which make/model you're wearing and where you get hit. Top of the line skates will probably help a little in that area but I don't know how much, (retail).

[iceman17]

Originally Posted by DubiSnacks17

There are also players who go years without changing skates because they like the feel of a particular pair. It goes both ways.

Very true...Maxim Afinogenov has had the same pair of Vapor 8s for as long as i can remember.

[iceman17]

Originally Posted by Vakar Lajos

gonna guess you're from LI. Boys with Chiggy?

That would be correct.

[Tikkanen]

On the other hand how can you say expensive skates aren't worth it if you've never bought a pair and used them for a period of time?

[tobyandmisty]

Originally Posted by DubiSnacks17

Don't think that new expensive skates are going to make you really fast. First you have to be fast to begin with. Proper skating form, strong legs, all that stuff. If you have that, then yes, light skates will help. I think the main thing about lighter skates is that you don't get fatigued as quickly because you are carrying less weight on your feet.

That was one of the thoughts I had because I do tire out.

Any sites where I could see the weight of each skate?

[greech]

Originally Posted by MistaWrista

Look, try a pair out. If you have a friend who wears a similar size, try his out. I can say in having had cheaper and very expensive skates, there's a bit of a difference. I weigh around 170 but can deal with top level stiffness just fine. I think I can say honestly, those with better technique will benefit from stiffer skates more. As for taking shots off them, it's usually not a matter of top vs bottom line, but which make/model you're wearing and where you get hit. Top of the line skates will probably help a little in that area but I don't know how much, (retail).

Eh, top level skates need to be baked for them to be skated in; so heed some caution trying this.

Originally Posted by tobyandmisty

That was one of the thoughts I had because I do tire out.

Any sites where I could see the weight of each skate?

Honestly, any top-level skate is going to be light enough. If you chose a one95 over a, say, Vector U+ because of weight is just crazy. Fit first, and the fact that they're all sub-750 grams is an extra positive.

[Sony Eriksson*]

Originally Posted by 94now

Just last week I put back my old CCM 652s after two years of Easton 1500s. There is no problem skating in my old pals, but they are by far heavier and do not allow as much agility compare to Eastons. The speed is not much different, though. The shallow groove will effect your speed much greater than anything.

I will never wear any other skate except 652's in my life. I have used them since i was a kid and still use them 20 years later. I have them special ordered when i need new ones.

Here are some on ebay...Anyone who has not worn these skates trust me when i tell you this that they are the best skates i have ever used. I used Bauer Supremes (man i feel old) and they were for a while regarded as the best skate other than the Graf's that Gretzky used in the early 90's...The Tacks in my mind are the best skates in the world.

Link to CCM 652's
http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_nkw...romZR40QQ_mdoZ