aircanuck Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 My skates have all of the modern conveniences that the discerning goalie looks for in a skate. Laces, a blade, protection, I've got it all wrapped up in a nice package from 1994. I present to you my Bauer 4000 goalie skates. Think of how strong my legs are moving these two pieces of black cement around! Seriously though, I get the impression that I may be blown away if I switch to a modern skate. Is anyone still using ancient skates? Just look at this beauties! Don't get jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I'm still using ancient EVERYthing! Bauer 7000 Supreme skates. Even have a spare pair of 'em ready to go when I need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 16 minutes ago, aircanuck said: My skates have all of the modern conveniences that the discerning goalie looks for in a skate. Laces, a blade, protection, I've got it all wrapped up in a nice package from 1994. I present to you my Bauer 4000 goalie skates. Think of how strong my legs are moving these two pieces of black cement around! Seriously though, I get the impression that I may be blown away if I switch to a modern skate. Is anyone still using ancient skates? Just look at this beauties! Don't get jealous! Damn. I had those. I want to get my 2S painted to look like the 3000s. Would be sick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Modern skates are a love ‘em or hate ‘em proposition. Most modern skates are stiffer than what you have which may or may not work for you. Graf is still making a soft skate. Vaughn’s offering is pretty soft, but not like the ones you have. Use those until they fall apart, I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 "Flo-Fit" or "Slo-Fit"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 checkmate!!! I'll be rocking these for another week or two, then onwards and sideways (b-fly pushes on the horizon!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, Doobiesnax said: checkmate!!! I'll be rocking these for another week or two, then onwards and sideways (b-fly pushes on the horizon!). Those are a cracking pair of skates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 1 minute ago, bunnyman666 said: Those are a cracking pair of skates! the original pump goalie skates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Just now, Doobiesnax said: the original pump goalie skates! Yes indeedy! The pump still work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 1 minute ago, bunnyman666 said: Yes indeedy! The pump still work? yessir! I dont use them though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircanuck Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 16 minutes ago, Doobiesnax said: checkmate!!! I'll be rocking these for another week or two, then onwards and sideways (b-fly pushes on the horizon!). I concede defeat...it's a time warp!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, Doobiesnax said: yessir! I dont use them though.... Those early pumps did not hold up from what I understand... Cool time warp piece; those need to hang behind a bar!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, aircanuck said: I concede defeat...it's a time warp!! I think I grabbed the pumps new in like '97 or '98 .... I snagged this graf/vertexx combo this week so i can improve on the current 75 degree attack angle lol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULTIMA Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 F what other people think or say. Wear whatever you like and worry less about impressing others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircanuck Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 It was more tongue in cheek, a couple of people have remarked at my antique slippers. If I was worried about what people thought, I wouldn't have resurrected my game after 21 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Bauer 7000s for life! I also mounted them to Vertex cowlings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 The older Bauers had leather inner lining and molded so well to your foot/ankle, and that was before baking skates was a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperton Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Flofits were my first ever skate. What a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircanuck Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 9 hours ago, RichMan said: The older Bauers had leather inner lining and molded so well to your foot/ankle, and that was before baking skates was a thing. My wife looked at this thread with a sigh of relief "they said you can keep your skates and your mask, so we're officially done modernizing your equipment?" My jock is from 1995 as well, but she doesn't seem to care about that bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Flo-Fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Not quite as old, but I still rock Bauer Supreme 1000's. *Note* Not my pic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircanuck Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just as a follow up to these skates, what would you guys recommend as replacements knowing that I am coming off a set of ancient Bauers? What would be the least drastic adjustment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Just jump into a current pair. They'll feel taller and the blade will be flat as hell at first - but they are so much better. You'll get comfortable in the newer skates after a few skates and you'll be fine. We all did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike24 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 5/10/2018 at 5:49 PM, Doobiesnax said: checkmate!!! I'll be rocking these for another week or two, then onwards and sideways (b-fly pushes on the horizon!). I still have and wear a pair of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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