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.
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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 AC4 Roller Hockey Skates is the most affordable skate in the Inhaler line with the Inhaler Cooling System allowing your feet to stay cool and dry. The redesigned Hi-Lo™ Vanguard™ frames and the Rink Rat Hot Shot wheels increase overall speed and decrease your stopping distance.
The AC4 skates use Mission's Inhaler Technology allowing the air to pass through the toe caps and blow the hot air out of the side of the quarter package helping you keep cool and dry. A brushed nylon comfort liner along with a 2-piece white felt tongue provide a very comfortable fit. The tendon guard was lowered, providing an increased range of motion.
The Hi-Lo™ Vanguard™ Aluminum frames paired up with the Rink Rat Hot Shot wheels provide an increase in overall speed and decreases your stopping distance.
- Model Number: 1040153
- Heritage: New
- Level of Play Guideline: Performance
- Fit Guidelines: General fit aspects of the Inhaler boot are medium-high volume, medium-wide ankle area, medium-wide across top of foot and forefoot and medium-wide toe box.
- Sizing Guidelines: Mission skates generally fit 1 size down from your regular shoe size
Specifications
- Quarter Package:
- Reinforced woven nylon - Increase support, great durability
- S.I.C.K. vented toe caps and quarter package allow air to flow freely through the skate
- Lowered tendon guard for more range of motion
- Player number customization on the back
- Heel Support:
- Anatomical Heel - Patented, pro-integrated internal one piece support structure
- Developed by Bauer
- Increases heel support while decreasing overall weight
- Anatomical Heel - Patented, pro-integrated internal one piece support structure
- Liner:
- Brushed nylon comfort liner
- Tongue Construction:
- 2-piece white felt with a lacebite insert
- Outsole:
- Injected TPU
- Lightweight feel with a forgiving feel
- Frame: Hi-Lo™ Vanguard™ frame: Aluminum Series
- The Vanguard™ frame uses the following wheel set-up
- Sizes 1-3.5 uses 59mm(2) in the front and 68mm(2) in the rear
- Sizes 4-5.5 uses 68mm(2) in the front and 72mm(2) in the rear
- Vanguard explodes off the charts in performance!
- Offers increased overall speed and decreased stopping distance
- The perfect balance in wheel sizes - Maximizes results while still maintain a low, powerful center of gravity
- 2 piece steel, self locking axle
- Junior frame may differ from the Senior frame that is currently imaged
- Wheels:
- Rink Rat Hot Shot XXX Grip - 76A fast indoor hockey wheel
- Features Mtech™ technology - Unmatched grip and speed
- Rink Rat Hot Shot XXX Grip - 76A fast indoor hockey wheel
- Bearings:
- Mission ABEC 7 608
- Weight of One Size 9D skate: 1331 grams
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