Cheap hockey skates VS expensive skates - What's the difference

[@marcfisher9579]

Great job on this video, really. Very informative, fast-paced, not repetitive, great command of language... Other youtubers should learn from you seriously.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad this video helped.

[@LyricalToxin]

I've been playing goal for 20 years and just started spreading my wings as a forward. This is by far the best explanation I've seen for evaluating a skate to fit my needs. Great video- thank you!

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Thank you very much! Thats what we aim to provide.

[@jordankrawczyk8375]

Same LyricalToxin

[@nickransomm]

I have the 1x and for about a month they were painful around the arch and toes, now they're the best skates I've ever had.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Have you tried SuperFeet and PowerFeet?

[@nickransomm]

+Hockey Tutorial I have not, but I have the speed plates in my skates right now and they're awesome (it did take a little time to get used to though)

[@Beloitblades8]

you stupid

[@Beloitblades8]

aint nobody got 800$

[@specksbrudda846]

+Beloit Blades8 the guys who are better hockey players than you are do.

[@marisaoickle7461]

My guidelines are Has a blade Sharp blade Has protection Has a build that is supportive. Cheap

[@sebicojo]

who are you?

[@thesportsquad4531]

@@sebicojo yea exactly

[@Cruz474]

Love the 1xLE skate. There was 0 break-in time for me. I experienced absolutely no pain when I first started skating in them. Only thing I didn't like was the LS4 steel because I wasn't used to it. But now it's fine.

[@Cruz474]

My favorite feature has to be the 37.5 like you said, I first thought it would be a gimmick. It doesn't feel any different to me from other liners, but when I take them off at the end of the day, it's like I never even skated in them. Very minimal moisture and very impressive.

[@eriklakeland3857]

I don't know what to say besides perfect video. First time watching some of your content. Subscribed.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Thank you Ben, quality is crazy important to us, glad you enjoyed it.

[@booger7720]

Agreed. Excellent explanation and comparison of every key part of a skate.

[@ryanbamford2425]

Love your videos. No BS, straight to the point and extremely informative. Wish all content was this good.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Really appreciate this comment. Thank you Ryan!

[@pmann16]

Well done. This might be the definitive video explaining this.

[@frame3139]

Not being a ass, I had no idea there was hockey in the UK

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Not many people do, thats why we are here :)

[@bronson8062]

lol..

[@Bs73471]

Frame 313 english and black. awesome stuff hockey is spreading . hopefully one day take over basketball oneday. fuck that pussy sport

[@bronson8062]

basketball IS really boring but it's kind of similar (5 on 5, similar play) just far..far slower, are you a LAX fan?

[@Bs73471]

Bronson. Its far slower no contact. its a pussy sport. Lax is meh anything is better than basketball and soccer

[@prestonb9141]

you should do a video on stick flex for different people

[@scopesryou]

Thanks for the review. A better review might have been a on ice trial of both skates in a real game.

[@M1keMorrison]

This may have been said already but I'd rather you compare the midline from the top of the line (e.g. why should I spend $600-$700 versus $300-$400?). Most guys aren't comparing the $100 pair versus the $1000 pair. Thanks for the detailed review tho.

[@bossduff]

Maybe it would be good to compare a mid range skate along with the lower and upper price range. I don't know many people looking for the cheapest skate, I lot of people would spend for mid price. Doing a mid price skate vid would be a good, and more useful to most players

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

Having recently gone from Bauer s160 to Bauer customs, I think this video is excellent and full of useful information. The difference between the two skates is dramatic.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Glad we could help

[@theverminmediaareyourenemi5612]

Not being an ass, but this is the first time ive seen a black british hockey player.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

First time for everything. Hockey is growing, how awesome is that!

[@benmorin1284]

OMG!

[@eightball8008]

I just started coaching very beginner kids in the inner-city (chicago), I can say for one accessibility is an issue. To be able to skate you need to pay for skates (or rent), plus ring time. The other issue is exposure.. most people just aren't aware of hockey/figure skating or have friends who do it. My kids are loving it so far!

[@01kfunk]

ya no shit....too funny

[@carriedawber5502]

Who cares what colour he is

[@lbeck119]

That British accent could sell ice to an Eskimo....🤘. Also excellent review and very helpful with some key pointers that most of us didn't know!

[@dangle_barries7439]

This is just me but, I always go for the previous models high ends. I've had some mid to low range inline and ice skates just break at the chassis or the holder from stopping too often and just don't like the lack of stiffness and padding when it comes to taking pucks to them. A word of advice to newer guys and gals. You may not need the top of the line stuff but, you can usually find a high end model used and in decent shape for the same price as a used mid to low. Shop around.

[@helenarios5710]

What am I doing here? I'm a freaking figure skater.

[@lastactionmedic5677]

Helena Rios your subconscious is thinking about converting to the religion of puck......

[@TANQ31]

Youd probably be an amazing hockey player. You already have the toughest part down!!

[@matrixblob1281]

nerd

[@cdh79]

at least you're still a skater.. i'm sure there are people watching, that have never been off their couch, let alone ice before ;)

[@comit8077]

Hockey be better

[@eightball8008]

dude your videos are quality.. were you always hockey player? I've heard some say it's nice to learn figure skating footwork before moving into hockey

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Thank you! Started hockey very late! in my 20's but I've been skating since I was a teenager. It's never to late to learn and any skating that teaches you the basics of edge control is worth doing.

[@fayzanshahab7660]

Hockey Tutorial I starters skating a few months ago. I need to finish Beginner 2 before enrolling in hockey skill skating. Will it be better to finish beginner 2 with hockey skates or figure skates? (I'm pretty good at skating but I just want your opinion on which would help more) thanks!

[@datboullib7853]

funny thing is the x200s are like 200 grams lighter 😂

[@blitz5535]

Because they are built with cheap and extremely light products

[@tomdonaghue833]

Very helpful -- was wondering exactly this as I'm looking to upgrade. Wasn't sure how much of it was just marketing or cosmetics, but your vid dispelled that notion. Thanks for this!

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

No problem at all! Glad we could help. I hope you select a pair thats best for you.

[@daviddegenhardt5420]

I just watched this dudes tutorials on breaking, and now this was suggested to me, and man did he change!

[@KTSN94]

What's the link? Thanks

[@eeetdabutttercheekin3780]

yo i play where he recorded the one ice stuff thats sweet

[@redline4124]

Oh boy 6 years ago, where the time gone. I have those 1xLE's in my closet. went custom a few years ago when they first started. Now waiting on the ft6 customs to come out.

[@1961casey]

I am impressed. A very, very good video. I definitely learned something today.

[@martinspinde4066]

Great tutorial for a guy who has fallen behind. Im still wearing my CCM Super Tacks that I purchased in 1979. Im off to the store today. At least now i know what to look for. Thanks.

[@Anabolic_Airsofter]

I've been trying to get into the sport and your videos help me a ton! Thanks so much!

[@MoneoAtreides77]

What is suggested here by "incredibly built and incredibly heavy"? I have the X200 Vapor skates and I'm 6'3" 250lbs. The skates are not flexing at the holder and certainly not in danger of "collapsing" after a few strides (plenty of strides taken in them). They feel quite secure and solid underfoot. For recreational skating I would say they are fine. Not stiff enough at the upper for aggressive play, but if you're that good, you already know this through experience. Bear in mind the above comparison is between a $CDN 1000+ skate and a $CDN 75 skate, (13x difference in price).

[@TheSakufighter]

Just picked up some FT4’s. First pair of expensive skates I’ve ever bought and it’s a huge difference.

[@whitealal5023]

It's not the skates that makes the player. It's the player who's the one doing the work.

[@city6291]

Personally, I had no problem with cheaper skates even playing at a fairly higher level as a teenager. Stiff or loose materials didn't matter because when I laced them up, I laced them tight. But I never thought it was reasonable to spend more then 100-250 for a skate so I never did. So maybe I just need to try both out. But it had no affect as far as I'm aware, didn't hinder me.

[@HT-sm9dm]

The best pair of skates I’ve ever owned was a pair of Mission (can’t remember what exact one) that cost $150. I felt like I could do whatever I wanted in them. I had them for 12 years up until just a few years ago when they broke. Since then I’ve tried $400 Bauers, $900 Bauers and $250 Bauers and I haven’t liked any of them. I hate how companies have started to make skates rock hard and stiff as a rod. Feels like I’m dragging around blocks on my feet. Why they did this is beyond me. Skates need a little bit of flexibility.

[@HT-sm9dm]

But great video though

[@calgary2800]

@@HT-sm9dm I went thru the same thing. I feel for the advertising and went for a really stiff cool looking more expensive skate than my trusty flexible Bauer 2000s. I could not do anything in those shiny stiff skates. Could not turn, could not stop. I put them on ebay and now I buy cheap, flexible skates. Yep, felt like I was dragging a boat anchor or something in stiff skates.

[@shellsreef]

My bauer x:15 skates are still the nicest boot I've ever had lol. My ccm u+ 12 skates weren't as nice of a boot when I upgraded go them so I went back to using the skates I've used since starting to play in 8th grade like 7 years ago.

[@lastactionmedic5677]

I'm still rocking a pair of bauer impacts from 2002...the year my foot stopped growing. Blade is keeping rust now more than losing it. Ordered a pair of reebok pumps from Ebay from a dude who only wore them.3 times due to him having a wide foot.....75 bucks lol. Great channel dude 😎🤙🏒

[@lousavlen1194]

Very informative. Being an old-school player, I can honestly say I never realized just how far hockey had developed since the 80's. Heck, after listening to this guy, I almost confused our lot for a smaht bunch of athletes! So why the dislikes?

[@ryanschmidt8468]

I recognize I'm a few years behind on this video, but I'd love to see a comparison from the perspective of performance and feel. I definitely understand that a $1,000 skate has better materials and features than a $350 skate, which is what I have. But as someone whose never put on a pair of $1,000 skates, how would upgrading help my game? I realize top of the line gear doesn't make a better player, but I consider myself to be a decent skater, and I'm fast, and wonder if getting higher end skates would help my speed and dekes a little bit more.

[@whosflair3716]

Some of the best players I know use 50 dollar skates so I don't think expensive is worth it, it's all just skill

[@bar1ton1]

Except like GTR vs Micra you don't travel twice as fast or cut corners double the speed. At the end the actual performance in ice hockey is not that far away from each other. There is a difference but just not as massive one.

[@nickscollectables5858]

I bought ccm 9040 tacks online the size it self is fine but there so uncomfortable and tight I couldn’t skate longer than 5 minutes had to take them off

[@DracoJakeo]

I'm being taught how to skate by my brother in law (who plays in an amateur ice hockey team) with the goal of joining the team myself. Before yesterday I had only use the rinks own rentable skates, I bought a pair of x200's and found that they were extremely comfortable and skating was made quite a bit easier, if these are the lowest skate quality then I'm sure I'll be amazed at the high end stuff!

[@chnyuk]

worth mentioning low end skates don’t offer baking option at all

[@voinyhelvetti]

Very informative and well made video. You are also extremely well spoken! Shame I can't afford high-end skates, though. That Lacebite protection would be a god send!

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Glad you found this video useful. Thanks for always leaving such great positive comments on our channel.

[@tomgutzman310]

Pro stock ! Inexpensive high end skates

[@Hi.Im.Levi.]

Ville Aho look for year end clearance sales online! Hockey tutorial has a good video regarding lace bite prevention. Things you can wear under the skate.

[@boston7704]

One of the best way to prevent lace bite is the keep the laces flat. Besides, you should not tightening laces tight that high - even a low end skate is so stiff it doe not need to be that tight.

[@Xerdoz]

Still have my Nike Zoom Air skates. Too bad can't get those anymore. Absolutely fantastic skates.

[@BolnoyBratchny]

I recently joined a mens league and bought some used skates. They were Nike Zooms. I got them for around 60 dollars.

[@renhoek7531]

Dude i had the quest 8s, quest 5s and quest 2s. But by far the best were my black and white max zoom airs. Nike had some nice shit before they merged with bauer. I still have my quest 8 gloves in my hockey bag

[@petergeyer7584]

Another thing to keep in mind for high-end skates is how different skate brands fit different types of feet. For a long time, Bauer has been notorious for building very narrow skates. This isn't as big a problem with the lower end skates that have more body flex, but it can be crippling on the stiffer higher end skates. I have unusual bone protrusions in my ankles, and the top-end (this was a few years ago) Bauer skate was absolutely merciless - even after baking and wearing ankle pads. I switched to a top-end Graf - which are also very stiff and light - and never had any more problems.

[@EEsYouTubeChanel]

This is very informative. Being smaller I’ve found incredible luck with finding unworn older model skates second hand.

[@modetoo]

Very informative video. Thanks!

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Really glad we could help. Thank you for watching.

[@MrBikeahallic]

i always wondered about this .. thank you!!!

[@mathieugravelle]

iv never heard of a skate collapsing because of the stress you put on a skate

[@AW-xv7dq]

FANTASTIC. Very thorough and very comprehensive. SUbbed.!

[@koofdome]

I always thought it was a rip off until i got myself a pair of apx2's. Dear God the difference is night and day.

[@MaximRecoil]

Still a ripoff regardless of how much you like them. Those skates cost maybe $30 to manufacture, which means a reasonable selling price would be, say, $75 to $100.

[@SurfingBullDog]

MaximRecoil $30? Yeah, I don’t know about that. Where are you getting your info from?

[@probmatic4532]

SurfingBullDog the skate itself probably costs way less than what the price on the shelf is, but that doesn’t mean the company is making x amount of money off of you. People forget that it costs money to run a factory for production and advertisement and shelf space.. It’s not just about the price of the materials, but everything that leads up to the production of the product.

[@manrajdhariwal5372]

The hockey clips of this video were filmed at my local rink

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Awesome ;) We are everywhere :p

[@JasonMichaelKotarski]

They've come along way from the ones I have, pouring boiling water in the boot and wearing them overnight to form to your foot. Inserts, hell I never thought of having inserts in my skates, Brillant!

[@bernardthefourth]

I have decent CCM 80 series from a few years ago. I wrap sock tape around the top of the ankle area and they are good to go.

[@bloodysoup9240]

Personally, the way I pick skates, is I pick narrow it down to 5 pairs of skates or so and blindly try them on, and whichever feels best is the one I get. I prefer the ccm tacks.

[@tkoze]

I used to use top of the line skates (the old vapor 60's, supreme total one, supreme 190, rbk ribcores, vapor 1X). My ankles are very swollen from all the skating I've done over the years, so now I prefer more of a mid range skate because the padding is a little more substantial. Now I'm rocking a supreme 160's and my feet are much happier. I find that because less material is used in higher end skates, there is less padding, and i blow through them almost instantly.

[@zMischeivous]

Great video! Don’t cheap out on skates, stick, helmet, and gloves. My BAUER Vapor x40s still last me till this day. At the time they were the 3rd best skate around $400. I can only imagine how good the x60s would be. Gonna upgrade to the 1s pretty soon though.

[@shawn6454]

Always get good information from your videos. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Thanks for watching Shawn

[@joer3890]

Excellent review and made me rethink on buying the cheaper skates. Thank you very much.

[@Forbeszy1]

Learned a lot about a topic I don't know much about.

[@AntonyWithoutanH]

I knew I was right. Hockey was being played in the UK in the 1790’s...Canada played the first competitive game indoors. Much like China inventing football( soccer for you guys across the pond) but England having the first competitive games first clubs and first international game.

[@mlmcclure]

The copper rivets at the heel of the blade holder are an important difference. Can't tell you the number of cheap skates I've seen the blade holder peel away from the boot because they only have basic rivets, and once the heel rivet pops out they all do. If you're going to buy cheap skates, at least go one level up and get the copper rivets, because you don't have to go top of the line to get them.

[@miketodkill1626]

Ever tried old CCM Tacks? Kangaroo leather like moccasins....wouldn't trade them for the best new pair out there.

[@befo-hg5vj]

Ohhhhhhhh so that is why my skates broke in my gane

[@jairoquintero26]

Thank you for the video. Wish ice skate boot is the best to locked the back of the foot . When skating. Looking for the best option

[@jetech5986]

Excellent explanation on skates, I played junior ‘A’ hockey back in the very early 70’s, started league hockey at 5 years of age. At age 25 I hung them up for good, now that I’m retired I thought I might start with recreational skating again. My problem even back when playing at a high level was foot pain, my feet are 4E wide, they just didn’t make skates that wide. Hope they do now? Bauer made the widest back then, but still not Ideal. I weighed 205 lbs back in 72, add 5 lbs now, a bit diff proportions though. 😂

[@thorvald6730]

This is a really great informative video! Thank you Hockey Tutorial!

[@Not_Sure-2020]

Talking about how soft the uppers were, I remember the first pair of Bauer hockey skates I bought, you could practically fold the tops of the boot over as if it were a figure skate.

[@Otownbassin]

Scored the Vapor X100's for half off and the quality is very noticeable. Skates, sticks and gloves have the most impact on your game in my opinion.

[@samuelwong6448]

zwinns i got the apx2's for half off

[@jacklevitt2030]

zwinns gloves? How

[@Otownbassin]

Jack Levitt gloves are more noticeable than shin pads or something

[@jacklevitt2030]

zwinns when you get to a higher level of hockey, skates and shin pads will matter much more then they matter to you more. If you have ever taken a slap shot to a 50$ shin pad it hurts a lot, but a high end shin pad will not break, and it will leave you with no pain

[@jacklevitt2030]

zwinns shoulder pads make sure you don't injure a shoulder when taking or giving a hit, and helmet keeps your brain safe, so you don't get a concussion

[@ruthm7465]

This really helped me, THANK U SO MUCH💞

[@mahisss]

Great video learned alot.👍👍👍👍

[@vincentbaker1996]

As i was watching this video, i was comparing my Bauer Nexus 600s to the Vapor 1Xs and i believe my skates are a mid grade skate and i love them.

[@mdubrey]

Well done. Thank you.

[@lukerowe5607]

I love how cheap the x600s and they are intermediate so skates

[@MrDiabeu]

Man, that's the best presenter ever!

[@sinnaever]

Good review and advice. Buy for your needs. Unless you're playing Pro, SemiPro or high level Junior or College you dont need premium. I used to play college hockey and since then turned into a beer leaguer thus I no longer wear premiums. Upper mid level skates do just fine for my needs and only cost a few hundred instead of almost a thousand.

[@foskco87]

I always wondered how skates can range from $70 to $700. Like really... 10 times the price? Im sorry but they cant be 10 times as good. Like every thing nowadays they just make the top of the line product stupid expensive and then kids automatically must have it. Its all business, not performance. I get that a $70 skate isnt that good, but a $300 skate should be plenty good.

[@koofdome]

David Russell oh i promise they're 100 times better. It's so unbelievable when you use a top end boot.

[@elenakk9125]

David i have no experience with hockey skates, but i recently (stupidly) bought 30$ figure skates off ebay and my skating ability was greatly affected. even with rental skates i could skate much better and i'm obviously not going to buy expensive ones, but i'm getting mid-priced ones to use until i get into freestyle probably

[@Hi.Im.Levi.]

David the markup is outrageous. I agree. But things even as simple as the rivets get upgraded as you go. There's a significant difference. But going to the very top from a couple models down isn't too drastic over all.

[@Ghostriderwhay]

actually, a 70 dollar skate is great if you don't have a lot of money. Not everyone can buy 300 dollar skates. i use 70 dollar skates and they are perfect. I picked them over $160 skates.

[@nalsra0]

wampa yumyumz I just saved up some money for about 9 months and I'm planning on getting Bauer Vapor x900 skates at the beginning of June I can't wait :)

[@redred4542]

Basically if you have the money purchase the better skate if not purchase a mid range skate. I've had mid range jetspeeds and the lowest end jetspeeds. The low end jetspeeds were so cheap that the outside of the boot slowly started falling apart there's holes because of waring them. They also feel like the only stiffness is from cardboard. I would spend at least $100 for skates! Anything less is most likely very very cheap grade.

[@michaelford1124]

i still use vapor xx and one90. still going strong, even after working 40 hrs+ at a rink and hockey in between

[@sallylemon5835]

This makes me feel like I'm weird that I am already contented enough with the cheap skates the arena provide for the public skaters. I guess that's where cheapskate got its name from.

[@vhirtue-1828]

I have the x500 they are smooth and they have a solid build, best mid-high range skate

[@jonathanfowler1336]

I have Graf 705's, previously had 720's (I believe) which were used by players such as Eric Brewer and several other NHL'ers. I would consider them to be a very high end skate. They were however, extremely soft, full leather boot but you need a shot blocker guard if you don't want to break your foot. My 720's lasted 10 + years with fairly heavy use and very worth the high price considering how long they lasted. They were fully custom moldable and the various skates fit all variety of foot shapes. They do have more rigid styles of skates but I don't agree with the rigid analysis. That's very much personal preference and a lot of the "fast" skaters have very loose boots. Most players wouldn't even be able to stand up with how loose their skates are. But yes design puts the forces into the blade and the various graphite technologies etc help with all of that and the quality of the blades how they hold an edge just like your kitchen knives. You get what you pay for, unfortunately with good skates lasting so long companies are finding it hard to make a profit and thus the selection is getting less and less.

[@GarethDix]

Pretty sure I got my information on my next electric skateboard from you too

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

lol!! You did ! 🤣 shh I have two channels

[@damone70]

@@HockeyTutorialOfficial You are a novice who just recently got into this sport. Fine. But you have no business giving advice to anyone. You're a beginner giving advice to beginners. 🤣🤣

[@runnerrobb]

Excellent video. I think one other thing he could have dived deeper into is heat moldability. Not possible in the cheaper skates, and makes a big difference the higher up you go in the range.

[@djaxej7744]

i wish there was a simple skate shop in my area

[@lancelot1953]

Excellent presentation, very educational especially for an older player like me, thank you, Ciao, L

[@iJohnson-nx3hu]

I know there were material differences but crickey when you break it down there are so many differences I didn't know about Edit: also love your analogy at the end there 👌

[@carlel4219]

perfect video. thank you

[@porkchopexpress3551]

Great video, everything I needed to know. 🙏

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Thanks for watching.

[@seanb6691]

Fun Fact: the R35 GTR isn't technically referred to as "godzilla" because it doesn't bear the skyline model tag

[@jdpower79]

Great video! I send your videos to members of or club and new families in the Learn To Play program. Thank you

[@ablink6002]

Last year I had fairly cheap skates this year I have pretty expensive skates and one thing I noticed is how long the edge lasts the expensive skates stay sharp way longer

[@Hi.Im.Levi.]

Handy Andy I play with guys that buy relatively cheap skates that come with the Bauer edge holder, and they buy better steel to pop in. For that reason

[@boltzztv8905]

If your a young player that foot is growing constantly then go with a mid ranged skate. And if your a adult then go with top of the line for sure.

[@jeremywiltshire33]

Stiffer the skate the more the break in time. Doesn’t matter if you bake it it’s going to hurt for first couple of skates but when they are done they feel great

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Really depends on the skate and skater and custom vs stock. Never had pain while breaking in stiff skate for a while now.

[@damone70]

@@HockeyTutorialOfficial Shut up, you clueless beginner. I would love to meet up with you if you're ever in the states. 🤣🖕

[@gaimingsoilder2155]

I just bought the expensive ones yesterday and I’m liking them even more

[@dustymontages2142]

I just got custom vh skates, they are so comfy, even with my apx2 skates, I got lace bite, but with my vh skates, the tongue is so much better

[@runningwithmarc]

very informative and good :) thanks

[@bakum2277]

This is a good video showing the significant differences in low and high end but I think a good mid level skate thrown in there would have been a better comparison. Like throwing the x500 in with these 2 would show the varying levels of skate quality. Still a good video though. Man I would love a pair of those 1XLE's...

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Thats a great suggestion, perhaps we'll do mid range vs top range.

[@bakum2277]

+Hockey Tutorial that would be awesome. While on the topic, how is the stiffness in something like the x500 compared to the x900 or 1x skate?

[@flasjer]

Ccm all the way🤗 i love tucks and ribcor's but using ribcor68k (with sb black edge's) now and love them really really much perfect fit and a lot of agility perfect for freestyle😍

[@jamesbond6687]

good analogies. thank you for thoroughly explaining that. I know what my next pair of skates need to be now. :)

[@vaocl]

I’m 13 and pretty bad at hockey but I still appreciate this

[@chrisjackson1266]

Thanks Chris!

[@mattmashaal3576]

I have the ccm ribcor 50ks they r the best!