TakeOffEh Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Been playing net since I was a wee lad, many many moons ago. I quit for a spell and have decided to get back into the game. My skates for the longest time were Bauer 3000'. I loved those skates, it was like putting on slippers, they fit perfectly, no issues at all. After realizing that the footbed was shot and the rivets were failing at holding the cowling I discarded them. Not realizing I could have had the footbeds refurbished... Anyways, went with a Bauer something something 65 maybe, the ankle area was higher, covering the ankle. Didn't care for the fit or feel of them. After reading so much about the VH skate I took a field trip to Winnipeg to be fitted for a pair of their skates. After spending a grand for the skates and skating in them for a season I found them to be, meh.. I kept getting lace bite as well as pain in my ankles, needing a shoe horn and voodoo priest to get in and out of them. After a couple conversations with VH and being sent new tongues it still did not fix my pain issues so I parted ways with them via eBay, at a considerable loss.... Look, I really could give two sheets about attack angle, no cowling, weighing less than a NASA Astronaut, etc.. I'm a beer league goalie who plays a couple of nights a week with a tournament every couple months. I want a comfortable skate, one I don't have to paper the ankle area and other areas with mole skin and padding to make it comfortable. I want a comfortable skate, nothing rock hard that I have to balance on either foot during a game to relieve pressure/pain. Any help peeps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisco Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 eBay has Bauer Reactor 3000’s for sale weekly. Set an alarm and eBay will email you every time a pair goes on sale. There’s a size 12 pair now on sale right now and a size 5.5. There’s also a bunch of 1000 reactors for sale right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyBum Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 You might try looking into Grafs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I second the eBay route. A sharpening customer of mine whom I call a skating enthusiast (he plays stick and puck with me when the Blues’ practise facility allows it in the schedule, generally after the Blues exit the playoffs) buys a LOT of NOS and barely used examples of old school, leather and ballistic nylon skates. His last conquest was a pair of ‘90s Tacks that originally came from Perani’s, which the last owner sold them on eBay to my customer. He tried a pair of Mako and just could not skate in them. If Bauer still has their pro skate plant in Canada, you can still get some of the older styles and models of skates at a cost, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Takeoff try the Bauer reactor series from 1-2 years ago you should be able to get them at a good price since they too have gone cowlingless now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Were you wearing Reactor 3000s with the Vertex cowling or the older Supreme 3000s with the old tuuk cowling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 @TakeOffEh - have you contacted VH / True? Maybe there are some tricks to fix your issues?!? Aftet that, you might opt for a lower Bauer / CCM. Cheaper boots will be softer and might fit your need. New CCM AS1 will be the most form-fit-able skate at retail. Maybe you could try that on when it comes out if you want to stay high end? @TGC-Rance can do custom Bauer’s for you Also, I agree Graf. Maybe contact Pro Skate Goal out west, I think they are still the most active with Graf i know that’s a lot of suggestions, but I’m not sure there is 1 right answer here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeOffEh Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 I appreciate the reply's, thank you. I was wearing the older 3000 model, from about 1991'ish. I had the cowlings changed out a couple times with those skates. The footbed had started to fail/rot and instead of finding someone to replace it I decided to trash them and look for something else, loved those skates. I guess that is what i'm looking for, a leather type skate, nothing composite. I liked how the skate, over time, conformed to your foot. My feet are fairly normal, no arch issues etc. I did have a couple of moleskin placements in those skates but nothing severe. I'm thinking my best route is going custom with Bauer, if they still offer those types of boots. Again I thanks for all of the suggestions, it was appreciated. On that note, does anyone have a non-spec catcher? Preferably a Vaughn 5500 in fairly decent condition? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I have a couple of T-1000 clones I would sell. One is a year used PAW; the other is a hardly used Kenesky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 12 hours ago, TakeOffEh said: I appreciate the reply's, thank you. I was wearing the older 3000 model, from about 1991'ish. I had the cowlings changed out a couple times with those skates. The footbed had started to fail/rot and instead of finding someone to replace it I decided to trash them and look for something else, loved those skates. I guess that is what i'm looking for, a leather type skate, nothing composite. I liked how the skate, over time, conformed to your foot. My feet are fairly normal, no arch issues etc. I did have a couple of moleskin placements in those skates but nothing severe. I'm thinking my best route is going custom with Bauer, if they still offer those types of boots. Again I thanks for all of the suggestions, it was appreciated. On that note, does anyone have a non-spec catcher? Preferably a Vaughn 5500 in fairly decent condition? Thanks again. Keep an eye on EBay and local Craigslist, Kijiji etc. The Bauer Supreme 7000's pop up on there (there are some right now actually) and can be had for a good price. They are great skates, I have 3 pairs because like you, I like the older style. Have one pair that I use now, and 2 more for future use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 19 hours ago, TakeOffEh said: I appreciate the reply's, thank you. I was wearing the older 3000 model, from about 1991'ish. I had the cowlings changed out a couple times with those skates. The footbed had started to fail/rot and instead of finding someone to replace it I decided to trash them and look for something else, loved those skates. I guess that is what i'm looking for, a leather type skate, nothing composite. I liked how the skate, over time, conformed to your foot. My feet are fairly normal, no arch issues etc. I did have a couple of moleskin placements in those skates but nothing severe. I'm thinking my best route is going custom with Bauer, if they still offer those types of boots. Again I thanks for all of the suggestions, it was appreciated. On that note, does anyone have a non-spec catcher? Preferably a Vaughn 5500 in fairly decent condition? Thanks again. I have a pair of size 8.5D Bauer Supreme 1000 skates that have lots of life left in both the boot and the steel. Not sure what size you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Contact Perani’s in MI. Tons of old skates floating around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGC-Rance Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 4 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: Contact Perani’s in MI. Tons of old skates floating around! Remarkable these are still kickin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGC-Rance Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 10:13 AM, TheGoalNet said: @TakeOffEh - have you contacted VH / True? Maybe there are some tricks to fix your issues?!? Aftet that, you might opt for a lower Bauer / CCM. Cheaper boots will be softer and might fit your need. New CCM AS1 will be the most form-fit-able skate at retail. Maybe you could try that on when it comes out if you want to stay high end? @TGC-Rance can do custom Bauer’s for you Also, I agree Graf. Maybe contact Pro Skate Goal out west, I think they are still the most active with Graf i know that’s a lot of suggestions, but I’m not sure there is 1 right answer here We have been very stale with custom Bauers since the VH/True skates have been rolling through. I have a tough foot to fit and my VH's are remarkable (I actually purchased prior to the store carrying them) If the Bauer's fit your feet with stock fits they are an excellent skate. The CCM is looking like it is going to be a very good. Skate. I tossed on a 9D when I was at CCM and this skate was extremely comfy for a stock boot given their new layup. I typically run a 8.5 EE In Bauers so I can only imaging what this boot will feel like when I try the correct fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 2/13/2018 at 6:25 AM, TheGoalNet said: Contact Perani’s in MI. Tons of old skates floating around! OOOohhhhhh....any Bauer 7000s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 9:28 PM, TakeOffEh said: I appreciate the reply's, thank you. I was wearing the older 3000 model, from about 1991'ish. I had the cowlings changed out a couple times with those skates. The footbed had started to fail/rot and instead of finding someone to replace it I decided to trash them and look for something else, loved those skates. I guess that is what i'm looking for, a leather type skate, nothing composite. I liked how the skate, over time, conformed to your foot. My feet are fairly normal, no arch issues etc. I did have a couple of moleskin placements in those skates but nothing severe. I'm thinking my best route is going custom with Bauer, if they still offer those types of boots. Again I thanks for all of the suggestions, it was appreciated. On that note, does anyone have a non-spec catcher? Preferably a Vaughn 5500 in fairly decent condition? Thanks again. Couple of options here: I believe the old Bauer 7000 boot from the early 2000s is still available through the Bauer custom skate program. The Graf 750 was a direct competitor to the Bauer 7000 and should still available as a custom order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Check Graf’s instagram page. You will see a few leather skate models that they will glady produce. I saw quite a few different models I had not even heard of before that they will make 100% custom to you, especially since they are hand lasted, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Here is a really nice pair of Bauer Supreme 7000's https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1331280076 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 On 2/16/2018 at 12:19 PM, SaveByRichter35 said: OOOohhhhhh....any Bauer 7000s? Too new ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: Too new ? A Bauer Supreme 7000 is too new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 14 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: A Bauer Supreme 7000 is too new? Other than current models, there was a gap. Those white tuuk reactor 5000s were the next newest you could call Perani’s and see if a different store had them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 On 2/13/2018 at 9:40 AM, TGC-Rance said: Remarkable these are still kickin! Do you know what those non Reactor Bauer’s are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: Other than current models, there was a gap. Those white tuuk reactor 5000s were the next newest you could call Perani’s and see if a different store had them? Those Reactor 5000s are older than the Supreme 7000s edit - Never mind I get what you're saying now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGC-Rance Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 2/18/2018 at 5:40 PM, TheGoalNet said: Do you know what those non Reactor Bauer’s are? I don`t but my OLD OLD goalie coach had them about 13 years ago. I asked my Bauer Rep who has been with the company for a very long time. Cannot remember what the name was but does remember seeing the skate many moons ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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