Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
Shop All Recreational Skates.Performance-Level Skates
Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Vaughn GX1 Pro Goal Skate is the first skate from Vaughn to hit the market, and as expected from a company specializing in goaltending gear, it has excellent goalie specific designs and expert craftsmanship. With features like an anatomically correct boot design and customizable cowling, this skate will fit the needs of any goaltender.
The GX1 Pro goal skate brings in a boot design that is specifically tailored to fit the needs of goaltenders. The forward pitch boot puts the goaltender in an anatomically correct body position that allows the explosive movements needed to perform. The wider toe cap keeps the inner edge and toes from being distorted, and the taller side ankle supports create complete wrap around coverage and a secure fit. The outsole is made of full carbon fiber, giving the ultimate boot strength to allow explosive pushes without blade twisting. The toe cap is designed with thicker construction in the high impact areas for added protection from hard shots.
The cowling on the GX1 Pro goal skate has two trim lines that can be be used to reduce the size of the cowling and decrease its weight for goaltenders that do not want extra coverage on the inner areas of the foot. The inner portion of the cowling has an angled bevel resting spot, which is designed to allow for a more aggressive attack angle with the skate without slipping. The rear support post of the skate where the bottom leg strap goes through has been angled to provide a more ergonomically correct strapping that keeps the pad more secure and reduces wear on the strap. The blade is a 4mm stainless steel construction and has three attachment points to reduce blade flex and prevent catastrophic blade failures.
The Vaughn GX1 Pro goal skate is a professional level skate that uses its intuitive goalie specific design to produce a comfortable skate that performs at the highest level. The GX1 has an extremely low price tag for a pro skate, making this is a no brainer for any goalie that values saving their feet and their wallet a lot of pain.
- Model Number: GX1S
- Heritage: New
- Level of Player: (Senior)
- Advanced -> Professional
- Sizing Guidelines:
- Vaughn skates generally fit 1 1/2 sizes down from your regular shoe size. Click on Sizing Chart for more sizing information.
Specifications
- Quarter Package:
- Carbon fiber outsole
- Extremely strong
- Lighter
- Added comfort
- Heat moldable
- For precise fit
- Ankle Padding:
- Anatomical ankle pockets with soft comfort foam
- Forms to ankle
- Tongue Construction:
- Large tongue that combines orthopedic felt with a high-density molded inner core
- Spreads lace pressure
- Gel foam and HD lace bite pads
- Footbed:
- Forward pitch boot
- Creates better forward attack stance
- Carbon fiber liner
- Cowling/Runner:
- Double-thick toecap
- Reinforced highest impact area
- Angled inside edge of cowling
- Increased attack angle for stronger pushes
- 4mm removable stainless steel runner
- 3 attachment points for improved blade strength
- Incredibly strong steel
- Custom trim lines on cowling
- Can reduce size of cowling to fit personal preference
- Weight:
