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 Bauer Nexus 8000 Hockey Stick is the premier offering in the Nexus Line, where tradition meets innovation. The 8000 utilizes a classic mid kick flex profile that combines the benefits of both the Supreme NXG and the Vapor APX2, allowing a player to quickly get a hard shot off from any angle, at any time. This flagship model showcases Bauer's new PowerSense Blade Core that maximizes puck feel and durability.
The Nexus 8000's Tru Mid Kick Flex profile has evolved from the Nexus 1000's previous design, giving players a much more responsive feel through a softened upper handle and lower hosel. The shaft itself was constructed with a handful of Bauer's signature technologies; such as their eLASTech Resin, TeXtreme Carbon Fiber™ and their true one-piece Monocomp design. The TeXtreme Carbon is 20% lighter than traditional carbon fiber while the eLASTech Resin reinforces the stick; keeping it feeling newer longer and preventing minor cracks from growing.
The all-new PowerSense Blade Core is lighter and has a better feel for the puck because it uses higher grade foams than the previous 1000. The big change in the blade is the addition of the "Sense" Layer that was first debuted on the Vapor APX 2 blade. This new layer is directly integrated into the blade's material, drastically increasing puck feel and preventing premature blade breakdown.
- Heritage: Nexus 1000
- Level of Play Guideline: Elite
- Construction: True One-Piece
- Shaft Dimensions: Rounded Corners / Double Concave Sidewalls
- Flex Point: Mid-Kick
- Weight: 410 grams (based on a P92 curve, 87 flex)
Specifications
- Construction:
- Lightweight TeXtreme® Construction
- Exclusive carbon fiber to Bauer Hockey
- TeXtreme® is 20% lighter and manages impact stresses 20% better than traditional carbon fiber
- Monocomp Technology
- True one-piece compression molding process, eliminates "fusion" or connection point between shaft and blade
- Gives players the an unreal responsive and consistent feel from top to bottom
- Best process available for a lightweight and balance hockey stick
- eLASTech Technology
- Proprietary resin with carbon nanotubes reinforcements and tougheners that provide a 56% increase in strength compared to standard resin
- Extends the life of the stick by helping to keep micro-fractures from growing and spreading
- Extends the pop life of the stick; keeping it feeling newer, longer
- Geometry:
- Contoured - Rounded Corners and Double Concave Sidewalls
- Flex Profile:
- Traditional Mid-Kick Point
- Ideal for players looking for a powerful, effortless release
- Stiffness profile softened in the handle and the hosel for a more responsive feel (compared to the previous Nexus 1000)
- Power Profile Dual Taper
- A secondary taper is engineered along the top & bottom of the shaft
- Increases puck control and shot accuracy due to improved strength and torsional resistance
- Traditional Mid-Kick Point
- Grip:
- Clear stick finish
- Blade:
- PowerSense Technology
- Power Sense Core offers a consistent puck feel and pop
- Slightly softer (compared to Vapor) for longer puck contact time, resulting in maximum power on big slap shots and one-timers
- The "Sense" is directly integrated into the blade, eliminating weight
- Increases puck feel or "sense" and helps to prevent chipping, cracking and premature blade breakdown
- Aero Foam 3 in the heel adds stability to the blade reducing deflection and boost accuracy
- Pure Shot Blade Profile
- Extra reinforced connection point of the blade and the shaft
- Increases accuracy and blade control by preventing the blade from opening up or twisting on big shots
- Increases durability with the additional material in place
- Flex: 77, 87, and 102
- Length: 60"
Previous Feedback
Comments: I bought this stick couple months ago and difference between my old ccm rbz superfast was incredible. the nexus is much better for snapshots and onetimers.i really love this stick.
From: Miikka, Hyvink, FINLAND
Comments: Was using NXG limited Edition. Loved the stick but it went soft. I recently purchased and MX3 extension plug so I could use my Nexus 8000 which I also got from IceWarehouse.com. Once I started using it, I could feel a difference. As a D man, I need a stick that I could load up them pick Slappers. This stick does everything I could ask for. Love the stick. Hope to expect the same with the 1N. Getting it for Christmas.
From: Devin