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sicsun · 11-27-2006, 04:50 PM

hi, im just starting to learn how to skate this year,was wondreing what kind of skates should i get. went to some stores got lots of selection and prices. which one should a learner gets? thx for the help.

bluejays · 11-27-2006, 04:52 PM

Bauer One90's. Won't regret the comfort...the pricetag, that's another question. I'm just being obnoxious.

sicsun · 11-27-2006, 04:55 PM

whats the price tag for it?

Go_Flames_3 · 11-27-2006, 05:27 PM

Grafs, the best skates ive ever worn. Can be pricey but very comfortable skates. Skates are one piece of equip you should never cheap out on, spend the money to get a good comfortable pair. You wont regret it

arsenal · 11-27-2006, 05:32 PM

This store in the UK has it's list price as £519.99.
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sicsun · 11-27-2006, 05:32 PM

ok. thx

sicsun · 11-27-2006, 05:41 PM

wow,those are pricey. will a 200 pair works pretty good. thats all i could afford now.

Winsor_Pilates · 11-27-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sicsun

wow,those are pricey. will a 200 pair works pretty good. thats all i could afford now.

I usually pay about $125-150 for skates. You can get something half decent for that. If you aren't playing organized hockey, that should do the trick.

Superfraggle · 11-27-2006, 06:36 PM

Cheapest pair that are comfortable. look second-hand. If you're just learning to skate, you don't need anything fancy.

MonsieurFish · 11-27-2006, 06:54 PM

i suck at skating big time, but got some at sport swap for 20$, maybe they are the worst skates in the world, but they work well for me, i even play rec hockey in them so i see nothing wrong with em. may i suggest second hand ones

sicsun · 11-27-2006, 06:57 PM

i dont mind used ones, but my girlfriend wanted to get me new ones for my bday.

thatguy · 11-27-2006, 07:28 PM

For the price of new ones you can buy twice as good used pair and at sports swap they have so many im sure you can find a pair.

bluejays · 11-27-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sicsun

i dont mind used ones, but my girlfriend wanted to get me new ones for my bday.

Honestly, aside from the One90 dig I gave earlier, I would go for a pair of Bauer Vapors in some way. I don't know much about skates and performance, but comfortability wise, the Bauer Vapor 2's I had a few years back are really comfortable and that accounts for a ton when playing. I hear the Bauer Vapor series keeps getting better too. Right now I have CCM's which aren't quite in the same class comfortability-wise. If you're just learning to skate, buy a really cheap, but stiff pair and tie your ankles tight and go for it.

prarieboy · 11-27-2006, 10:52 PM

From past expierience I can definately say don't buy cheap skates. I bought a pair of those molded plastic ones some years back for about $50. They worked well for a couple of years until the blade broke off and I hit the Ice like a ton of bricks. Cracked my kneecap and was black and blue down the side of my leg, couldn't walk right for about a week. After I learned my lesson I bought a quality pair of skates but they are taking a long time to break in. As some of the other posters have mentioned look for comfort.

Superfraggle · 11-27-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by prarieboy

From past expierience I can definately say don't buy cheap skates. I bought a pair of those molded plastic ones some years back for about $50. They worked well for a couple of years until the blade broke off and I hit the Ice like a ton of bricks. Cracked my kneecap and was black and blue down the side of my leg, couldn't walk right for about a week. After I learned my lesson I bought a quality pair of skates but they are taking a long time to break in. As some of the other posters have mentioned look for comfort.

I've never seen or heard of this happening. Crummy deal. I don't think that's really representative of most cheaper skates, though. I know of many many cases of them working out just fine, and yours is the first big issue not having to do with fit that I've heard of.

Sparks · 11-27-2006, 11:54 PM

I bought a used pair of Easton Airs for something like $120 from Sport Swap about a year and a half ago, and I like them a lot. I'm told that Easton skates generally have a bit wider boot, so if you're like me with wide-ish feet, I'd give that brand a shot.

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I bought a pair of those molded plastic ones some years back for about $50. They worked well for a couple of years until the blade broke off and I hit the Ice like a ton of bricks.

I had some older CCM Tacks do the same thing to me, but luckily - both because I'm a terrible skater, and because I wasn't going very fast - I was OK. I was just stopping, when, snap!

prarieboy · 11-28-2006, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Superfraggle

I've never seen or heard of this happening. Crummy deal. I don't think that's really representative of most cheaper skates, though. I know of many many cases of them working out just fine, and yours is the first big issue not having to do with fit that I've heard of.

I really liked them up untill that point. They were light, easy to get on and comfortable. I might have got a bad pair but now I'm thinking that my feet won't grow anymore and it's worth the investment to get some skates that hopefully won't hurt me again.
My skating skills can do that.

Iowa_Flames_Fan · 11-28-2006, 12:03 AM

I have a pair of Easton skates--I love them. But it is a huge pain when either the frame or the blade breaks, because it's hard to find parts. If you keep in mind that one pair of skates (the boots, anyway) may last for many years, you should probably go with a brand that uses a more standard blade holder. Most Bauers use the Tuuk blade holders that are far more widely available, so you may want to go with them. Just my two cents.

I think you should be able to find a perfectly serviceable pair of skates for well under 200$.

Iggy Snipe · 11-28-2006, 12:11 AM

The only chance of me getting the One90's is if Santa brings me them. I am a student on a budget, but a few guys on my hockey team wear them and they say the skates are amazing.

Beefcake · 11-28-2006, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Go_Flames_3

Grafs, the best skates ive ever worn. Can be pricey but very comfortable skates. Skates are one piece of equip you should never cheap out on, spend the money to get a good comfortable pair. You wont regret it

It's important to spend the time and try on a number of different brands/styles, etc. While a lot of people love Grafs (and for good reason, as their made really well), they were really uncomfortable on my feet (due to my high arches).

The more expensive skates are often designed to be lighter and more durable, to protect your feet in high impact hockey games. If you're not going to use them to play hockey, there's really no reason to spend more than $200 on a new pair.