CCM Vector PF8's

[urukhai74]

I went and tried on the Vector PF8's and I was shocked at how comfortable they were and the amount of width in the boot!! I am wanting to buy a pair, but I just wanted to see if anyone had a pair of the PF8's and if they liked them or had any issues with them at all!! I could not believe how light they are, but that made me think that they may not be very durable. The chassis did not inspire confidence, it looked a little weak, but looks can be deceiving!! I did like the wheel size set up though.

Any comments or thoughts appreciated!!

[hockeyislife]

I'm glad you liked them. They're worth the $250 in my opinion. I'm goin' on three months and have yet to experience any problems. I think I've taken a shot to the chassis and nothing happened to it. I've had chassis dent before on other skates and nothing sucks more than trying to skate and not going anywhere.

"I don't have friends on the other team when I'm playing.'' - Bryan Marchment

[urukhai74]

Thanks, I was just concerned about the durability of the boot and chassis. I am a very aggressive skater and I stop and start a lot. My Tours have held up well, but the rear of the chassis is bent from hockey stops and I have had to bend it back from time to time.

Actually, I do remember something from when I tried them on that I was curious about. I noticed that when I laced them up, the boot did not fold over the top of the foot, like my Tours. Will that stiffness in that area subside? Also I noticed that the upper support around the top of the ankle, was not as robust and tight, as my Tours. It was acceptable and I wrote that off to just the new stiffness, but it had me curious in general whether or not there would be sufficient support.