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Overview

Playing Style

  • 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

  • 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.

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    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.

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Level of Play Definitions

  • 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.
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    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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    Elite-Level Skates
    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 Vapor X40 Ice Hockey Skates offer a great balance between value and performance. The distinctive X-rib design offers great performance while minimizing materials keeping the skates extremely light. The X40 uses sublimated basket-weave nylon to offers lightweight support.
  • Quarter Package: Lightweight sublimated basket-weave nylon with thermoformed X-rib pattern
    • Thermoformable - Material will mold to the players foot for a precise fit
    • The X-ribbed design (seen from looking at the back of the boot) was designed to enhance the performance of the patented Vapor monostructure quarter for unparalleled response and dynamic movement. Developed to enhance key support zones throughout the ankle and foot delivering quicker acceleration and greater stability.
  • Liner: Quick-dry Hydrophobic gripliner
    • Moisture wicking
    • Fabric keeps feet dry and locked in place
  • Heel Support: Patented pro-integrated, anatomical heel and ankle support
  • Ankle Padding: Lightweight insta-form+ foam ankle pads
  • Tongue Construction: Anatomical 2-piece 48 oz. felt
    • Metatarsal guard - Added protection against puck impacts
  • Footbed: Superfit+™ footbed with grip
    • Offers increased foot stability, maximum energy transfer and instant step-in comfort
  • Outsole: Fiber composite
  • Blade Holder and Runner: Tuuk Lightspeed 2 with LS2 stainless steel runner
    • Optimized height for tightest turns - 3mm increase in height on the Lightspeed holders delivers the tightest turning radius in the industry
  • Level of Player: Ideal for the intermediate to advance level player
  • Weight of a Size 9D Skate: 918.52 grams
  • Sizing Guidelines: Bauer skates generally fit 1 1/2 sizes down from your regular shoe size
  • Fit: General fit aspects of the Vapor boot are low-medium volume, medium ankle area, medium across top of foot and forefoot and medium toe box.
  • Sizes: Senior 6-12 in D or EE widths

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Comments:I have been a Bauer guy my whole life, so these did not surprise me. Good feel, quick skates on the ice. Coming from the Supreme line, they may have a quicker/tighter turn radius, a more aggressive lean, and more "glove" like fit. They took a little time to break in, 4-5 games, but now they fit like a glove. Recommend the superfeet insoles to add comfort/decrease break-in. For $250 this is a steal.
From: Jamie