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 Mission Inhaler AC3 Roller Hockey Pants are good pants for the recreational to intermediate level of play.
The AC3 pants have stretch ventilation nylon that help the pants stretch everywhere you want and hold up everything you need. These pants are pretty light and will last a long time with the double knee system. The knees have 1680D Nylon, and are reinforced with 700D Nylon dual layer slip knees.
The pants are very customizable, with adjustable rip sling shin tech, pant pocket, and adjustable nylon web rip cord belt system.
- Model Number: 1040224
- Fit: Relaxed
- Sizing Guidelines:
Size / Waist (Circumference)
JR SM / 30" - 34"
JR MD / 32" - 36"
JR LG / 34" - 38"
JR XL / 38"+
Specifications
- Construction:
- Mid-weight, ventilated Nylon body
- Adjustable rip sling shin tech and pant pocket
- Multiple LYCRA® stretch panels
- Waist:
- Adjustable nylon web rip cord belt system
- Knee:
- 1680-denier Nylon knee
- 700D Nylon dual layer slip knee
- Graphics:
- Silkscreen Mission logos
Previous Feedback
Comments: Have always bought mission pants but there is just something weird about the sizing of these pants. Like previous comments these pants are much shorter than other styles (including other Missions). Might be better for a shorter player but if you like to tape your pants around the shin guards you will have to hike these guys up. Other than the negatives on the style they do seem well constructed for a mid-level pant.
From: Craig, Vancouver, Canada
Comments: These are sized for shorter players. I'm 6'1" and 180 and wear a size medium in Bauer Premium pants. Size medium in the Mission AC3 are at least 3" shorter than the Bauers, but equally baggy around the mid-section. They would fit Martin St Louis, but not me. I'll be returning them. Other than fit, these look like good pants.
From: Rob, Ventura, CA
Comments: I play once a week on laminated concrete. I play a lot of d and I block a lot of shots. These lasted 7 months, and that's huge. The knees are still in pretty good shape, but the shin straps and the plastic on them are shredded.
I'm 5' 11" with a 32" waist. I got mediums. The waist fits fine, but the legs are short and the crotch is long. To get the legs to the bottom of my shin guards and have to pull these down until the crotch hits me about mid-thigh. No matter how I wear them, the double layer knee is always in the right spot.
From: San Diego, CA
Comments: These pants are awesome. Great style with great fit. Wide waist but great fit around the shins. Tightening strap is great instead of using tape.
From: Taylor, Tampa, FL
Comments: Excellent pants! Really made well, and seem really durable. The leg straps are a nice feature to have. Definitely a step up from the AC4s.
From: Chris, Long Island, NY
Comments: These pants a fantastic. They are leaps and bounds better then the axiom line. The knees are actually where your knees are, and they are dual layered. When you burn a hole in the outer layer there a second layer behind that. Also with the dual layers the fabric moves more under your knee when you fall so less holes form. I have had mine for one season now and they still look new(ish), way better then my axiom t.8s did at the same point. The shin straps work fantastic.
From: Mike, FL
Comments: Just played my first game in them and they were great. Good mobility and airflow. I did order a size smaller than usual (I'm 5'9" 185 lbs.) and the small fit pretty good. The straps behind the shin guards do a good job of locking the pads down and you don't need tape which is nice. Had a pair of Bauer XR5's which were the same price but wore through the knees waaay to fast. Plus they were a size medium and fit too big. These are much better.
From: Jason, Los Angeles, CA