Saturday, July 16, 2011
Reebok Hockey Jerseys
As the 2011-2012 Hockey season approaches, know that we offer a team jersey discount of up to 20% if you order far enough in advance. Whether it be CCM Solid or Two Color Jerseys, Reebok Platinum, Uncrested, or NHL Replica Jerseys, we've got you covered! Shipping times generally take 2-3 weeks.
Bauer Hockey Equipment
We will be getting a very large shipment of new Bauer Hockey gear in the next week that will include skates, sticks, gloves, helmets, and everything else that you need to play. This should keep us stocked well through the remainder of the year, but know that we can always special order anything directly from Bauer as well.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Roller Hockey Skates: What to Buy and Why
Choosing a roller hockey skate can be difficult especially when buying on the internet with no way of trying them on first. There are usually 4-8 models of skates in each brand ranging in price from about $50 all the way up to $600 and anywhere in between. And this is only for the currently model year, with all the old stock lying around from previous years it just increases the number of roller hockey skates to choose from. This can be good as it gives you many choices at many different price ranges but without knowing which one to pick it can all but give you a headache.
Price Range:
The first thing you need to decide is the price range you are looking at. Roller hockey skates for all brands usually fall around $100 then the next model is $150, then $200, then $300, then $400+. The lower priced skates tend to be a little heavier with a boot that is built more for comfort and less for performance. All this means is the skate boot will not be as stiff as the model above it which is great for a beginner because they are trying to learn and love the sport of hockey and not deal with the pains of breaking in a new pair of skates. Usually the $100 skate in any brand is a good start for a beginner as the boot is not too soft where there is no support and not too stiff where it takes 2 weeks to break them in. As you go up in price the boot will get stiffer/lighter, come with better wheels and bearings, extra features like anti-bacterial boot lining, and more padding in the ankle area to help with comfort since the boot will be stiffer. A stiffer boot will give you more performance because when you go to push off, stop, or turn your power will not go into flexing the boot but will get transferred straight to the wheels.
Another thing you must consider is your weight and where you are playing at. The bigger you are the more support you will need. If you are nearing 200lbs a $100 roller hockey skate will not offer you enough support and will break down quickly. What surface you are playing on is also important. Most of the lower priced skates come with harder inline wheels like an 80a and higher durometer( this is just a measure of the hardness with a higher number meaning harder wheel). The softer the wheel the better grip you will get on any surface but if the surface is rough you will chew through the wheels very quickly. So playing indoors you will want to spend a little more on new skates that come with a softer wheel, something 78a or lower with 74a being the softest. Counter to that if you are playing outdoors on a rougher surface you might want to get a cheaper skate with a harder wheel so that you don’t go through them too fast as wheels can be quite expensive, ranging from $4 all the way up to $10 per wheel.
To summarize, for most beginners you should be looking to get the $100 or $150 dollar skate as the price is good and the skate will be forgiving to your feet while allowing you to learn to skate. A good example of the $100 skate is the Mission BSX Senior Roller Hockey Skate.For better skaters that are playing once or twice a week you shouldn’t need something more than the $200 - $300 dollar skate as it will be plenty stiff, come with good wheels/bearings, and be lightweight. For someone who is playing 3+ times a week at a high level you will want to spend the extra dough and get a higher end skate as the more you skate the quicker the skate will break down. If you start with a really stiff skate, ie: more expensive, the skate will last you a much longer period of time.
What Brand?:
So hopefully you’ve decided on a price range and now you need to decide which brand to go with. There are many hockey companies that make roller hockey skates such as Bauer, Rbk, CCM, Mission and Tour each with skates ranging in price as we’ve discussed above. Sure you can pick which ever skate looks the coolest but with each brand comes a different fitting boot. First off, all the brands besides Mission run 1 to 1 ½ sizes bigger than your normal shoe size which means you will want a skate 1 to 1 ½ sizes smaller than your shoe size. Mission is the only company that runs true to your normal shoe size. The different brand skates also fit different width wise. From narrowest to widest: Mission, Bauer, CCM, Rbk, Tour. So Tour hockey skates fit the widest of all the skates, Rbk owns CCM so they should fit similar and a just a little narrower than Tour. Then Bauer will fit even narrower and finally Mission fits the narrowest.
Obviously nothing is better than trying the skate on at your local hockey shop but hopefully we have given some helpful suggestions to let you pick the best skate that’s right for you. Remember if you are buying Bauer, Tour, CCM, or Rbk get a size 1 to 1 ½ sizes smaller than your normal shoe size plus account for growth. If you are a beginner its best to get one of the less expensive roller hockey skates as the boot will have a quicker break in period. Finally, the different brand skates fit different width feet so if you have a wider foot its better to go with Tour, CCM, or Rbk and if you have a narrower foot you’ll want to go with Mission or Bauer.
Price Range:
The first thing you need to decide is the price range you are looking at. Roller hockey skates for all brands usually fall around $100 then the next model is $150, then $200, then $300, then $400+. The lower priced skates tend to be a little heavier with a boot that is built more for comfort and less for performance. All this means is the skate boot will not be as stiff as the model above it which is great for a beginner because they are trying to learn and love the sport of hockey and not deal with the pains of breaking in a new pair of skates. Usually the $100 skate in any brand is a good start for a beginner as the boot is not too soft where there is no support and not too stiff where it takes 2 weeks to break them in. As you go up in price the boot will get stiffer/lighter, come with better wheels and bearings, extra features like anti-bacterial boot lining, and more padding in the ankle area to help with comfort since the boot will be stiffer. A stiffer boot will give you more performance because when you go to push off, stop, or turn your power will not go into flexing the boot but will get transferred straight to the wheels.
Another thing you must consider is your weight and where you are playing at. The bigger you are the more support you will need. If you are nearing 200lbs a $100 roller hockey skate will not offer you enough support and will break down quickly. What surface you are playing on is also important. Most of the lower priced skates come with harder inline wheels like an 80a and higher durometer( this is just a measure of the hardness with a higher number meaning harder wheel). The softer the wheel the better grip you will get on any surface but if the surface is rough you will chew through the wheels very quickly. So playing indoors you will want to spend a little more on new skates that come with a softer wheel, something 78a or lower with 74a being the softest. Counter to that if you are playing outdoors on a rougher surface you might want to get a cheaper skate with a harder wheel so that you don’t go through them too fast as wheels can be quite expensive, ranging from $4 all the way up to $10 per wheel.
To summarize, for most beginners you should be looking to get the $100 or $150 dollar skate as the price is good and the skate will be forgiving to your feet while allowing you to learn to skate. A good example of the $100 skate is the Mission BSX Senior Roller Hockey Skate.For better skaters that are playing once or twice a week you shouldn’t need something more than the $200 - $300 dollar skate as it will be plenty stiff, come with good wheels/bearings, and be lightweight. For someone who is playing 3+ times a week at a high level you will want to spend the extra dough and get a higher end skate as the more you skate the quicker the skate will break down. If you start with a really stiff skate, ie: more expensive, the skate will last you a much longer period of time.
What Brand?:
So hopefully you’ve decided on a price range and now you need to decide which brand to go with. There are many hockey companies that make roller hockey skates such as Bauer, Rbk, CCM, Mission and Tour each with skates ranging in price as we’ve discussed above. Sure you can pick which ever skate looks the coolest but with each brand comes a different fitting boot. First off, all the brands besides Mission run 1 to 1 ½ sizes bigger than your normal shoe size which means you will want a skate 1 to 1 ½ sizes smaller than your shoe size. Mission is the only company that runs true to your normal shoe size. The different brand skates also fit different width wise. From narrowest to widest: Mission, Bauer, CCM, Rbk, Tour. So Tour hockey skates fit the widest of all the skates, Rbk owns CCM so they should fit similar and a just a little narrower than Tour. Then Bauer will fit even narrower and finally Mission fits the narrowest.
Obviously nothing is better than trying the skate on at your local hockey shop but hopefully we have given some helpful suggestions to let you pick the best skate that’s right for you. Remember if you are buying Bauer, Tour, CCM, or Rbk get a size 1 to 1 ½ sizes smaller than your normal shoe size plus account for growth. If you are a beginner its best to get one of the less expensive roller hockey skates as the boot will have a quicker break in period. Finally, the different brand skates fit different width feet so if you have a wider foot its better to go with Tour, CCM, or Rbk and if you have a narrower foot you’ll want to go with Mission or Bauer.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Vaughn Hockey Goalie Equipment Combines Protection with Flexibility
If you’re a goalie and you want some serious protection, take a look at Vaughn Hockey Goalie Equipment. They are an industry leader in high tech goalie pads, arm and chest pads, catch gloves, blockers, pants, sticks, and face masks.
The Epic and Velocity line of chest protectors have some interesting features that make them not only protective but also lightweight and flexible enough so that you can move comfortably in every direction.
The Epic 8800 Sr. Chest Protector is just one indicator of the strength of Vaughn hockey goalie equipment. Its new design meets all new league size requirements. Vaughn thinks a lot about things like balance and weight distribution in their protective gear. So the Epic 8800 is extremely lightweight so you have full net coverage. Arms are important and you don’t want a too-bulky feeling that might hinder arm movement. Vaughn uses a Dura-mesh construction that is anatomically shaped so it increases arm flexibility while at the same time letting air in for ventilation.
Vaughn made the shoulder floaters extra wide for both net coverage and more width for deflecting pucks. The chest pad is made especially to flex with every body movement and more padding was added to protect the rib cage from hits. It also has extra protection in such areas as the back and spine. Wrists close tightly with Velcro closures.
For 2008, Vaughn also has introduced a totally new design for the Vaughn Epic 8600 leg pad. They are softer and designed for a more ergonomic leg position. Goalies have a lot of stress on the legs and on the knees. So the Epic 8600 was designed with protection in mind but the pads are narrower to reduce drag and allow unrestricted movement. The knee has a new knee hugger curved shape that is supposed to hold the pad tightly for better knee movement. The leg pads are made to be extremely durable but more functional and balanced for leg movements.
The face masks in the Vaughn hockey goalie equipment line have the same sort of bells and whistles you might expect to find in a higher priced goalie mask. For instance. the
Vaughn 7500 Goalie Mask was designed with all new features in 2007. Visibility was a priority and they came up with a recessed cage area that improves peripheral vision and gives a wider view.
The mask was also designed to lessen impact and more smoothly deflect pucks that hit the face area. On top of that Vaughn developed a special high-strength Lexan material that was especially engineered to resist impacts. This is the material they used on the shell. They also made adjustments in the jaw and cheek area that give more protection and visibility.
The 7500 goalie mask has more vent holes in the face to help with ventilation. A new Nitrile liner was also added to the mask with the idea of reducing heat buildup. The cage is constructed entirely of low lusted stainless steel for durability and to help in reducing glare.
Vaughn hockey goalie equipment is made with attention paid not only to materials but also with a focus on the many different ways a goalie moves throughout the entire game. Goalie equipment has to protect but it also has to be lightweight and have balance, flexibility and ventilation. These are qualities that you will find in every piece of Vaughn hockey goalie equipment.
The Epic and Velocity line of chest protectors have some interesting features that make them not only protective but also lightweight and flexible enough so that you can move comfortably in every direction.
The Epic 8800 Sr. Chest Protector is just one indicator of the strength of Vaughn hockey goalie equipment. Its new design meets all new league size requirements. Vaughn thinks a lot about things like balance and weight distribution in their protective gear. So the Epic 8800 is extremely lightweight so you have full net coverage. Arms are important and you don’t want a too-bulky feeling that might hinder arm movement. Vaughn uses a Dura-mesh construction that is anatomically shaped so it increases arm flexibility while at the same time letting air in for ventilation.
Vaughn made the shoulder floaters extra wide for both net coverage and more width for deflecting pucks. The chest pad is made especially to flex with every body movement and more padding was added to protect the rib cage from hits. It also has extra protection in such areas as the back and spine. Wrists close tightly with Velcro closures.
For 2008, Vaughn also has introduced a totally new design for the Vaughn Epic 8600 leg pad. They are softer and designed for a more ergonomic leg position. Goalies have a lot of stress on the legs and on the knees. So the Epic 8600 was designed with protection in mind but the pads are narrower to reduce drag and allow unrestricted movement. The knee has a new knee hugger curved shape that is supposed to hold the pad tightly for better knee movement. The leg pads are made to be extremely durable but more functional and balanced for leg movements.
The face masks in the Vaughn hockey goalie equipment line have the same sort of bells and whistles you might expect to find in a higher priced goalie mask. For instance. the
Vaughn 7500 Goalie Mask was designed with all new features in 2007. Visibility was a priority and they came up with a recessed cage area that improves peripheral vision and gives a wider view.
The mask was also designed to lessen impact and more smoothly deflect pucks that hit the face area. On top of that Vaughn developed a special high-strength Lexan material that was especially engineered to resist impacts. This is the material they used on the shell. They also made adjustments in the jaw and cheek area that give more protection and visibility.
The 7500 goalie mask has more vent holes in the face to help with ventilation. A new Nitrile liner was also added to the mask with the idea of reducing heat buildup. The cage is constructed entirely of low lusted stainless steel for durability and to help in reducing glare.
Vaughn hockey goalie equipment is made with attention paid not only to materials but also with a focus on the many different ways a goalie moves throughout the entire game. Goalie equipment has to protect but it also has to be lightweight and have balance, flexibility and ventilation. These are qualities that you will find in every piece of Vaughn hockey goalie equipment.
RBK Ice Hockey Equipment--Choosing the Perfect Stick!
RBK ice hockey equipment is in the news quite a bit and with their acquisitions in recent years, they have become one of the biggest ice hockey manufacturers. All of their equipment has overall reviews of good solid construction, durability and high performance. One of their big successes is their goalie equipment which is highly popular and known to be comfortable without giving up any protective qualities.
They have also ventured into composite sticks in a big way and if you are in the market for a new ice hockey stick, you should take a look at the RBK ice hockey equipment line. These days ice hockey sticks come in a lot of different high-tech materials, and while some players will always prefer the feel of wood, these new sticks also offer a lot of pluses, especially in terms of being lightweight which can help the power and accuracy of your shot. If you look around the NHL you are going to see a lot of composite sticks.
RBK has an incredibly full line of ice hockey sticks made from every material. Make sure when you look at new sticks that you order the right size--as you place the stick on the ground, blade on top, the blade should be between your chin and nose. The most important thing is that you are comfortable with the stick. An ice hockey stick is like an arm extension--it needs to be the right length and you need to feel relaxed with it. Likewise, you need to feel at ease with the material it’s made of and to choose a blade curve that fits into your playing style. As with skates, the stiffness of sticks should increase with experience. Beginners don’t need a stiff stick or too much of a curve.
As with any other piece of equipment, high-tech composite sticks are going to cost more. Today you can choose from shafts made of aluminum, fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon-graphite and titanium. But you won’t see many great players with aluminum or fiberglass sticks. Carbon fiber and titanium are everywhere just like they are in golf, tennis, and even bicycle frames. Composite sticks can cost anywhere from under $100 to over $300, now in the same price range as some ice hockey skates.
A couple of good choices for senior players at both ends of the spectrum from the RBK ice hockey equipment line are the RBK 4K Composite Hockey Stick and the RBK 9K O-Stick Composite Hockey Stick. Both are great sticks for different level players and in different price ranges.
The RBK Sr. 4K Composite Hockey Stick is an affordable one-piece composite stick. As to whether it will allow you to get off a better shot really depends on your skill as a player. It is lightweight and according to RBK is a pre-preg graphite and fiberglass composite. With a traditional shaped shaft and a composite blade, it is stiff and durable and would make a good first-time composite stick choice. You should see some increased velocity on your shots, and it will show you how a composite stick feels and plays.
The RBK 9K O-Stick Composite Hockey Stick is the stick used by Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk, who endorses RBK ice hockey equipment. Obviously it’s a high-end stick--and it has that unusual design with holes down the shaft. RBK calls it their exclusive “O-technology,”--air actually flows through the shaft and the lower part is also more aerodynamic than a normal hockey stick. Reebok calls these holes power ports and this unique air flow is designed to make your shots harder and faster. It’s a unique feeling to get air under your shot to help it fly.
The composition of the RBK 9K O-Stick is super-low-fiber-aerial-weight graphite which makes it light and durable. This model also has a graphite blade, which although very light is also extremely hard, giving more power to every shot. The RBK 9K O-Stick is not for everyone but many players can significantly improve their shot performance and accuracy with this stick. As with any stick you will have to take into account the sort of flex, lie or curve you are most comfortable with.
RBK considers that the technology behind this stick makes it 21.5% more aerodynamic than any other regular ice hockey stick. Advanced hockey players can really benefit from the weight, stability, and accuracy of the RBK 9K O-stick.. It has been much talked about since it was first introduced in 2006. Every year it has grown in popularity and it has more inquiries than any other stick in the RBK ice hockey equipment line.
They have also ventured into composite sticks in a big way and if you are in the market for a new ice hockey stick, you should take a look at the RBK ice hockey equipment line. These days ice hockey sticks come in a lot of different high-tech materials, and while some players will always prefer the feel of wood, these new sticks also offer a lot of pluses, especially in terms of being lightweight which can help the power and accuracy of your shot. If you look around the NHL you are going to see a lot of composite sticks.
RBK has an incredibly full line of ice hockey sticks made from every material. Make sure when you look at new sticks that you order the right size--as you place the stick on the ground, blade on top, the blade should be between your chin and nose. The most important thing is that you are comfortable with the stick. An ice hockey stick is like an arm extension--it needs to be the right length and you need to feel relaxed with it. Likewise, you need to feel at ease with the material it’s made of and to choose a blade curve that fits into your playing style. As with skates, the stiffness of sticks should increase with experience. Beginners don’t need a stiff stick or too much of a curve.
As with any other piece of equipment, high-tech composite sticks are going to cost more. Today you can choose from shafts made of aluminum, fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon-graphite and titanium. But you won’t see many great players with aluminum or fiberglass sticks. Carbon fiber and titanium are everywhere just like they are in golf, tennis, and even bicycle frames. Composite sticks can cost anywhere from under $100 to over $300, now in the same price range as some ice hockey skates.
A couple of good choices for senior players at both ends of the spectrum from the RBK ice hockey equipment line are the RBK 4K Composite Hockey Stick and the RBK 9K O-Stick Composite Hockey Stick. Both are great sticks for different level players and in different price ranges.
The RBK Sr. 4K Composite Hockey Stick is an affordable one-piece composite stick. As to whether it will allow you to get off a better shot really depends on your skill as a player. It is lightweight and according to RBK is a pre-preg graphite and fiberglass composite. With a traditional shaped shaft and a composite blade, it is stiff and durable and would make a good first-time composite stick choice. You should see some increased velocity on your shots, and it will show you how a composite stick feels and plays.
The RBK 9K O-Stick Composite Hockey Stick is the stick used by Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk, who endorses RBK ice hockey equipment. Obviously it’s a high-end stick--and it has that unusual design with holes down the shaft. RBK calls it their exclusive “O-technology,”--air actually flows through the shaft and the lower part is also more aerodynamic than a normal hockey stick. Reebok calls these holes power ports and this unique air flow is designed to make your shots harder and faster. It’s a unique feeling to get air under your shot to help it fly.
The composition of the RBK 9K O-Stick is super-low-fiber-aerial-weight graphite which makes it light and durable. This model also has a graphite blade, which although very light is also extremely hard, giving more power to every shot. The RBK 9K O-Stick is not for everyone but many players can significantly improve their shot performance and accuracy with this stick. As with any stick you will have to take into account the sort of flex, lie or curve you are most comfortable with.
RBK considers that the technology behind this stick makes it 21.5% more aerodynamic than any other regular ice hockey stick. Advanced hockey players can really benefit from the weight, stability, and accuracy of the RBK 9K O-stick.. It has been much talked about since it was first introduced in 2006. Every year it has grown in popularity and it has more inquiries than any other stick in the RBK ice hockey equipment line.
Mission Roller Hockey Equipment is Light and Skillfully Crafted
Mission roller hockey equipment manufactures all types of gear for the beginner to advanced player. If you are looking for inline hockey skates, you can’t do any better than their Wicked line.
The Wicked skates are high-end skates for advanced players so you will find all kinds of high-tech materials from frames to wheel bearings to make them lighter and speedier than other skates.
For instance, the Mission Wicked 1 Senior Inline Hockey Skate came out in 2007 and is a full composite skate. It has carbon fiber uppers and a carbon fiber outer sole. That makes it an incredibly stiff skate which is lightweight and quick in turning and stopping. If you like indoor play to be fast you’ll like the responsiveness. The stiffness is rated at a 10.9 for advanced/pro and you’ll want to bake them to mold to an exact fit and make them easier to break in.
Mission offered its first full-composite skate almost twenty years ago so they’re not new in composite skate design. Mission roller hockey equipment is always durable and a quality product. They’ve had plenty of time to experiment with what works and what doesn’t so their patented HiLo Vanguard magnesium frame is the lightest you will find anywhere. They also tried out different approaches to wheel design and came up with their special set-up that puts two 76mm wheels on the front and two 80mm wheels on the back.
This wheel design is set up for top speed at the same time allowing the skater a low center of gravity for balance. Nothing is lighter than the magnesium frame. It all works together to give you a light, responsive and quick skate ideal for hard indoor surfaces. The Rink Rat MB 816 wheels and titanium 688 bearings round out the Wicked 1.
Mission’s Wicked 3 senior inline hickey skate has much of the same design so you can increase your performance without having to pay out as much as you would for the Wicked 1. The difference in cost means you get uppers and outer soles that are a mix of carbon fiber and fiberglass.
You also get anatomical footbeds, a foam and felt tongue along with that same patented Vanguard frame with 76mm wheels in front and 80mm wheels in back for perfect balance. The Wicked 3 also has the same wheels and titanium bearings as the more expensive model. The boot is still really stiff with a rating of 9.7, which means you can generate optimum power and speed yet turn on a dime. Still, this is an ideal skate for those at the advance level.
The lowest priced skate in this Mission roller hockey equipment grouping is the Mission Wicked 7 senior inline hockey skate. It has PVC uppers and a composite mesh outer sole which can give you a responsive performance at a great price. There’s a lot of padding inside the boot and it’s not as stiff as the other two Wicked boots. It has a stiffness rating of 7.5. It has the same Vanguard Hi Low frame as the other two boots with 76mm wheels on front and 80mm wheels on back but this time you will find aluminum construction. The Wicked 7 also has a different set of wheels and bearings--Rink Rat Hot Shot Wheels and ABEC 9 608 bearings. You won’t find better performance anywhere for the price of the Wicked 7.
All of the Mission roller hockey equipment is skillfully crafted, high quality, and durable. If you are looking for increased performance in an inline hockey skate you can’t do any better than choosing the Mission Wicked 1, 3, or 7.
The Wicked skates are high-end skates for advanced players so you will find all kinds of high-tech materials from frames to wheel bearings to make them lighter and speedier than other skates.
For instance, the Mission Wicked 1 Senior Inline Hockey Skate came out in 2007 and is a full composite skate. It has carbon fiber uppers and a carbon fiber outer sole. That makes it an incredibly stiff skate which is lightweight and quick in turning and stopping. If you like indoor play to be fast you’ll like the responsiveness. The stiffness is rated at a 10.9 for advanced/pro and you’ll want to bake them to mold to an exact fit and make them easier to break in.
Mission offered its first full-composite skate almost twenty years ago so they’re not new in composite skate design. Mission roller hockey equipment is always durable and a quality product. They’ve had plenty of time to experiment with what works and what doesn’t so their patented HiLo Vanguard magnesium frame is the lightest you will find anywhere. They also tried out different approaches to wheel design and came up with their special set-up that puts two 76mm wheels on the front and two 80mm wheels on the back.
This wheel design is set up for top speed at the same time allowing the skater a low center of gravity for balance. Nothing is lighter than the magnesium frame. It all works together to give you a light, responsive and quick skate ideal for hard indoor surfaces. The Rink Rat MB 816 wheels and titanium 688 bearings round out the Wicked 1.
Mission’s Wicked 3 senior inline hickey skate has much of the same design so you can increase your performance without having to pay out as much as you would for the Wicked 1. The difference in cost means you get uppers and outer soles that are a mix of carbon fiber and fiberglass.
You also get anatomical footbeds, a foam and felt tongue along with that same patented Vanguard frame with 76mm wheels in front and 80mm wheels in back for perfect balance. The Wicked 3 also has the same wheels and titanium bearings as the more expensive model. The boot is still really stiff with a rating of 9.7, which means you can generate optimum power and speed yet turn on a dime. Still, this is an ideal skate for those at the advance level.
The lowest priced skate in this Mission roller hockey equipment grouping is the Mission Wicked 7 senior inline hockey skate. It has PVC uppers and a composite mesh outer sole which can give you a responsive performance at a great price. There’s a lot of padding inside the boot and it’s not as stiff as the other two Wicked boots. It has a stiffness rating of 7.5. It has the same Vanguard Hi Low frame as the other two boots with 76mm wheels on front and 80mm wheels on back but this time you will find aluminum construction. The Wicked 7 also has a different set of wheels and bearings--Rink Rat Hot Shot Wheels and ABEC 9 608 bearings. You won’t find better performance anywhere for the price of the Wicked 7.
All of the Mission roller hockey equipment is skillfully crafted, high quality, and durable. If you are looking for increased performance in an inline hockey skate you can’t do any better than choosing the Mission Wicked 1, 3, or 7.
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