View Full Version : Looking to buy new skates, need advice.
Charon
11-07-2006, 12:03 AM
I have not been "ice" skating for more then 6-8 years or so, but do have roller blading background of many years. And am looking at getting into some recreational skating/hockey.
And dont know where to start with buying skates. What I would really like is a store that wont try to sell me the most expensive pair, but rather help me find a good pair for my ability/needs.
Is it ok to get something from sportchek ? Or other stores? Im worried about stores being short staffed and getting someone that does not really know what would fit me best or be best for my ability.
bmeier
11-07-2006, 12:28 AM
if you're playing "beer league" type hockey i would just goto sportchek and try on skates till you get the one that fits the most comfortbale to you. I would look to spend around 200 to 250 although you can go cheaper.
i havent bought new skates in awhile but the Grafs i currently have are awesome and have lasted a long time they are probably more money than you would want to spend but i found them to be the most comfortable skate you could buy at the time. if you want some good advice goto professional skate.
duffspec
11-07-2006, 01:31 PM
Bauer/Nike: Good for narrow feet breaks in relatively little time
CCM Tacks/ Rebok: Good for a wider foot
Grafs: Best possible skate out there good for fitting and gel fited on some models
Mission: Neat skate with the quick change no sharpening blade but, very noisy.
You pay for what you get like most things in this world but my experiences with skates have been vast. One of my buddies used to own a sporting good shop and have almost tried every goaltending skates out there.
I would just try every skate out there within your price range and them steam them for a full week and walk around in them too get your foot formed. Go see Mike at Sports Swap downtown...he will take care of you and they also have a huge selection of slightly used skates for sale if your looking for a cheap alternative.
Sportheck is fine for skates to mess around on but if you're going to be using them twice a week or more, I'd go to a specialty shop that also has a sharpener.
Charon
11-07-2006, 01:48 PM
Thanks for the advice, I guess the best is to try on anything I can get my hands on. I borrowed my roommates skates today but had to stop, they just hurt to much. I have quite narrow feet and they were wide, found a nasty pressure point
If I can get something that really fits me $250 is within my price range.
Charon
11-07-2006, 01:56 PM
Are there any specialty stores in the NW ?
bmeier
11-07-2006, 05:02 PM
aside from my grafs i alwasy liked CCM, stay away from mission they break very easily i hated the ones i had...
easton has a few nice pairs that i have been eyeing in the last month or two...
Pro skate has a shop in kensington
vc-kev
11-07-2006, 05:44 PM
Originally posted by Charon
Are there any specialty stores in the NW ?
You're best bet is bluechip sports in Ranchlands (right next to crowfoot) They know their hockey.
harv91
11-08-2006, 01:47 AM
i bought a pair of skates last season just for pond hockey. I got bauer 7's. At sport check they were like 150 or 160 and at sport mart the exact same skates were 120 and they give u a card for 10 free sharpening's :D
ryder_23
11-08-2006, 02:03 AM
Originally posted by duffspec
Bauer/Nike: Good for narrow feet breaks in relatively little time
CCM Tacks/ Rebok: Good for a wider foot
Grafs: Best possible skate out there good for fitting and gel fited on some models
Mission: Neat skate with the quick change no sharpening blade but, very noisy.
weird...
all ccm's I have ever worn fit really narrow (I have a narrow foot, and have been skating for about 15 years).
Bauer/nike, have gone to a tighter fit, and they dont break in too easy if you get vapor xx or xxx.
Grafs fit great, usually fairly $$$ though.
Missions, great skate, similar to bauers, fit wider...and well with the blades, clearly you are just thinking of T-blades. And most people have them on their grafs.
mac_82
11-08-2006, 04:35 PM
Graf's are what I have useed for the last 10 years. :thumbsup:
Try Professional Skate or Tuxedo.
RASPY
11-08-2006, 08:07 PM
yoooooooooo i work at bluechip ahhahhah we dont sell skates anymore we moved to crowfoot arena
dude go to sport chek and hit up some older eastons that were told of the line 2 years ago. Like 200 bucks for some decent skates. Or you know what go to sport swap and get some used grafs or vapor 20's.
Charon
11-08-2006, 08:37 PM
^^^ Dammit, I was JUST trecking around trying to find that damn place, and I get there and a sign on the door says they moved.
You need to update the website. It says you are still in the old building.
Now I need to find somewhere else to go.
Charon
11-08-2006, 10:06 PM
I think I will try Tuxedo tomorrow.
Originally posted by duffspec
I would just try every skate out there within your price range and them steam them for a full week and walk around in them too get your foot formed.
What do you mean by steam them ?
RASPY
11-09-2006, 01:13 AM
dude dont steam them get them heat molded. If you come into bluechip ill do them for free man haha i dont care but seriously if you need them ill hook you up boyyyyyyy haha
Charon
11-09-2006, 10:45 AM
^^^ Hook up for skates or molding ? But you dont sell skates anymore ?
Or is my best bet to get ones that really fit for me at sport chek and get them heat moulded ?
bspot
11-09-2006, 12:06 PM
Check out Sports Traders in Crowfoot. The selection there can be hit and miss but most of the guys there are pretty helpful and I like how they sharpen.
RASPY
11-09-2006, 01:56 PM
heat moulding man
we dont sell skates i can mould all day
Charon
11-09-2006, 10:16 PM
Thanks guys, I ended up picking up a pair of Easton 700sc they seemed to fit the best out of all of the skates I tried out.
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