No access to goale skates- so what skates should I get?

[ImportTaxVictim]

Hy again.
I'm not trying to open to many threads, but I need an advise.

I don't have access for any goalie skates- not in my size, at least. Living where I am, I am quite limited, and I buy my equipment at the Inline warehouse.
I plan to but Mission 500 skates( Rec level, but should endure outdoor play) and put on 59 mm wheels.

Anyone has a better idea for me, or it's good enough?
Any similar experiances?

[ImportTaxVictim]

Hey, I know it's no "Clash of the Titans" , but what would you take if you were me-
Mission helium 500 (Hi-Lo, some don't like that, some don't mind. I know my size).
Or
Tour Formula 9 (all wheels of the same size, but seems a bit higher. Size uncernity issues)

Any other ideas would also help.

[DeuceNine]

I rock some K2 "grinder" skates that are basically a ski boot on trucks. Great protection, although I have to lace a little loose to retain any semblance of ankle motion. Four wheels BTW.

[hroark2112]

Be careful putting 4 of the same wheels on a hi-lo chassis that is designed for 2 different size wheels. Not sure if the ones you're looking at are hi-lo or not, but double check.

Also, there's some fairly inexpensive goalie skates for inline (~$200 or so). You might look into them, you can buy them online in lots of places.

[buffay34]

http://www.goaliestore.com/board/Cla...duct=310&cat=8

I am selling those.




Do not get the Tour Formula 9s. I have a pair I use to just skate around with, and they suck! They are terribly (sp?) weak and poor. Stay away from the Formula 9s.

[Vega30]

i have the same skates buffay has listed there, still havent broke them in yet (blisters galore for me). If money is an issue id go with the all wheels same size route

[dreadlockgoalie]

Originally Posted by Vega30

i have the same skates buffay has listed there, still havent broke them in yet (blisters galore for me). If money is an issue id go with the all wheels same size route

If he's playing outdoor, the Bauer skates and the retarded 47mm soft wheels that are about the only thing made to fit them these days might not be a good idea. The wheels would burn through in no time. Still, finding a skate with single size wheels would still be the smart way to go, if you can. Maybe get something to tide you over until you could try and get a hold of a set of the Tour goalie skates that should be coming out sooner or later.

[Vega30]

oops forgot he wanted to do outdoor, it would depend on how smooth/what surface it was but ya those blue hyperwheels would get eaten up for sure on most outdoor surfaces.

[WERNER 1]

All the years I played inline,.. I never did get a "real" set of goalie skates...I still use my Mission VSI Proto's with the C7 frames... Just run some 59's on there I believe (It's not a high/low chassis) .... They worked well for me since 1994 ( ) so I'd say they've held up great and I've gotten my money's worth out of them....

I've never used them out doors though, so I'm not sure how they'd respond to asphalt or some rough concrete ...hmm....

Rick

[soulpatch]

I have been using Rollerblade snipers for years now. i dig them. They give great protection and I have awesome mobility. Never had any issues with em.

[NoGoal9932]

Also, if you use the goalie skates to much outdoor they will wear through on the big toe and youll end up with bloody toes every time you play like myself.

Just get smaller wheels on your player skates, and like someone else said, you mite be better off with K2s.

[Netminda32]

Originally Posted by NoGoal9932

Also, if you use the goalie skates to much outdoor they will wear through on the big toe and youll end up with bloody toes every time you play like myself.

Just get smaller wheels on your player skates, and like someone else said, you mite be better off with K2s.

The aggressive skate route isn't a bad idea. I also wore through my cowling on my goal skates, but it took over 2 years of regular playing outdoors. The blue Hyper 47mm wheels are unusable outdoors, they'll last literally 2 sessions.

The only real problem with getting player skates and small wheels is the lack of protection. When I used player skates for goaltending outdoors, I wore through the inside edges and the toes, and ended up in serious pain after taking shots there.

Your best bet is to see if you can get a cheap pair of goalie skates online, or aggressive skates such as K2.

Good luck.

-- George.

[NoGoal9932]

George, don't undermine me. Okay?

[DeuceNine]

Originally Posted by Netminda32

Your best bet is to see if you can get a cheap pair of goalie skates online, or aggressive skates such as K2.

Sportcourt only. Actually had them since '96 lol. In perfect condition other than needing a little breakdown/cleanup like all skates.

Like I said though, I would rather have a skate with less ankle, but I can loosen that enough to not really matter.

And yes, the wheels that those things usually come with are a little hard for court. You will slip out in a deep crouch. I replaced the stock 82 Ballpeens with 72 durometer Mission wheels, and they are a good hybrid so that when you are on a court or slightly rougher surface, you don't feel the need to break out the Allen wrench.

[efstratios1]

I'm thinking about getting K2's and they come with 80mm 80a's. Would that still be too hard? Would I need to get into the 70mm range wheels all the way through?