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 AC5 Roller Hockey Skates are the first skates in the Inhaler line to feature the redesigned 1 piece Hi-Lo™ Vanguard™ Aluminum frames providing you with quicker cuts and a shorter stopping distance. The AC5 skates use the Hi-Lo HL1 wheels good for indoor play and have ABEC 7 bearings to keep you rolling.
The Inhaler AC5 features an anatomically formed quarter package and covered it with a woven nylon to provide a good fit with durability. Vents on the top and sides of the toe caps allow air to pass through to help keep your feet cool and dry. The tendon guard was also lowered, providing an increased range of motion.
- Model Number: 1040163
- 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:
- Woven nylon - Great durability
- S.I.C.K. vented toe caps
- Lowered tendon guard for more range of motion
- Heel Support:
- Anatomical Heel
- Liner:
- Brushed nylon liner
- Tongue Construction:
- 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
- Aluminum - Sections were cut out to make it lighter than ever before
- 2 piece steel, self locking axle
- NOTE: Junior frame may differ from the Senior frame that is currently imaged
- Wheels:
- Hi-Lo HL1 76A
- Bearings:
- Mission ABEC 7 608
- Weight of One Size 9E skate: 1198 grams
Previous Feedback
Comments: sick looks and skates fast with good price. they provide solid support at the heels and ankles these skates have similar fit with bauer lines, i wear EE with bauer ice skates and fit in these just well. i've read the comments that many mentioned these skates feel uncomfortable at first few times. i do too, the back of the heel pockets are so hard that hurt me a lot if i skate aggressively. i blame the insole footbeds, they are just flat pieces with cheap look.i placed them with bauer's in my old skates and cure the pain. But still breaking in this is the only downside.
From: Kim, CA