TheWall0211 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 My son needs larger skates. He’s 5’8’, 125lbs and playing elite level hockey. He’s worn Bauer NXG skates with Step Steel Extreme blades since he was under 5’. ive heard that more modern skates rival the Step Steel in night based on the holder design. My son wants all the height he can get. Am I best off looking for a used set of NXGs with SSExtreme blades, or are modern Bauer’s going to give him comparable height? Anyone know? Any help is really appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Boiss Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 If you want Step Steel, you'll need to use CCM runners. Bauer sued, so you can't get Step Steel for their runners anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWall0211 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 I’d get step steel for an older pair with vortexx cowling. how would that compare to, say, stock 2S pro’s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWall0211 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Compare stock 2S Pro’s vs NXG/One.100 skates with Step Steel Extreme. Similar in height? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Boiss Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Dunno. Haven't used either, personally, so I can't say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I had extreme step steel on my Reeboks. Went to Bauer Vapor. Height is almost identical, bite/attack angle is so much better. Single best equipment upgrade I've ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWall0211 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Did you go to the 1X or 2X? Are the 2S skates similar in height? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Some stores will still have step steel for Bauer holders you just have to find them. Whatever is in stole will be sold. But a no go on the extreme steel in stores, no go for me as well. Those things in the long run will cause issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWall0211 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Maybe, but the boy has used the Extreme steel for years. He’s just used to them. He just doesn’t want to lose the height. That’s what I’m asking about. I can find the steel, that’s not the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, TheWall0211 said: Did you go to the 1X or 2X? Are the 2S skates similar in height? Mine are just the X900. I believe all Bauer's cowlingless skates use the same Vertexx holder, so height should be the same. I found a comparison pic from when I got them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korppi32 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 7 hours ago, TheWall0211 said: Maybe, but the boy has used the Extreme steel for years. He’s just used to them. He just doesn’t want to lose the height. That’s what I’m asking about. I can find the steel, that’s not the issue. NXG with fresh Extreme steel might be little taller but so what? Is he making stand up saves all the time and hard time to reach the crossbar? The height difference is minimal. But right fit 2S pro/ 2X pro is way ahead in everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWall0211 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 That pic is really helpful. Thx Nova. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Don't worry about height too much. And I say this as a 27 y/o 5ft5 goaltender, haha. Just focus on finding skates that fit the best and are durable enough for the level he's playing. That's it. If they suit his game and he can perform in these skates, that will matter the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWall0211 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Ok, we are taking the plunge with the 2S Pro’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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