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Skate school (continued)
FOR THE KIDS
RBK/CCM Talon Pump ($250)
Sidney Crosby likes CCM’s pump technology,
and chances are your kids will too,
especially if they complain of weak ankles.
Pressing a button on the outside of the
Talon Pump snugs skate to foot. Other
features include a quick-drying liner, an
anatomical footbed to cradle the sole of the foot and a felt tongue that reduces the
bite of the laces. Available in youth and
junior sizes. en.rbkhockey.com
FOR THE WEEKEND WARRIOR
Nike Bauer Vapor XXII ($300)
Nike Bauer is the world’s largest manufacturer
of skates, and its flagship Vapor line
features models in a range of prices. Like
more expensive models in the line, the
XXII offers a thermo-mouldable boot for a
customized fit. www.nikebauer.com
FOR THE SERIOUS AMATEUR OR ASPIRING PRO
Graf Ultra G3/G5 ($700)
Swiss design and Canadian craftsmanship
are an unbeatable combination in this line.
Graf skates are available in many different
widths, even a combination of widths if,
say, you have a wide forefoot and a narrow
mid-foot. In fact, the numeric fitting system
is so specialized that the company
requires retailers to attend fitting seminars
at its Calgary manufacturing facility.
The super-light Ultra line features a carbon
frame for maximum power and minimum
weight. The Ultra G5 accommodates
skaters with wide feet and high arches,
while the Ultra G3 is for those with a narrow
heel and shallow instep, the most
common foot type. www.grafcanada.com
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