Bauer has launched it's newest stick, the 2017/2018 Vapor 1X Lite. How light is it? So light it feels like nothing! So light it will have you asking "What's Lighter"?
15 GRAMS LIGHTER: The Advanced Carbon Layering (ACL) is a new, innovative design using thinner, stronger internal carbon fiber layers in the stick blade, which…
Sports Etc Performance To Value Rating- 9 out of 10
The Bauer Vapor 1X hockey skate continues to be the best-selling high-end performance skate that we carry. The 2017 version of the 1X has had some noticeable changes, which in our opinion have been for the better. Here are some of the pros and cons:
PROS:
New…
Bauer recently launched the latest iteration of it's popular Supreme 1S hockey stick. While remaining faithful to what loyal Supreme users love, they have made some improvements. Foremost among these is the new Renewcore technology in the blade. Renewcore is a gel placed inside the blade that stays in a liquid state forever. The benefits…
New to Sports Etc, the Bauer 3D Skate Lab introduces a whole new process for custom skate fitting. The custom foot scanner uses state-of-the-art, foot-to-skate data and algorithms to create a 3D image of your foot. Based on the length, width and depth characteristics of your foot profile, this foot scanner recommends a Bauer hockey…
As we learn more about concussions and head injuries in contact sports, one thing becomes clearer every year: a hockey helmet is not the kind of equipment you buy once and forget about.
Even if a helmet still fits, it may no longer be protecting a player the way it should.
Often the most overlooked part of…
The Bauer Vapor 1x goalie skate has arrived. The new skate from Bauer is lightweight, mobile and protective—the VAPOR 1X goal skate is perfect for goalies who are quick on their feet. Designed to bring a new level of agility to the game’s most dynamic goalies. Here are some of the highlights:
The 3mm extended…
The major highlights of the Bauer Re-Akt 200 helmet include:
Suspend-Tech NG: liner system with textured XRD Foam. This allows the liner to move independently from the inner foam of the helmet to manage all types of hockey impacts.
FIT PLATE: This is a customizable occipital lock with recovery alloy technology that allows for a…
There is no more important time of year for a hockey player then tournament time! Tournament time is the culmination of the season. It also tends to be the time of the year when your stick has seen better days after numerous slappers, blocks and slashes. Fear not, this is a great time to consider…
A Guide to the Safest Hockey Helmets
With all that we know about concussions, the most important piece of equipment for players is the hockey helmet. At Sports Etc., we like to highlight a few important pieces to focus on when choosing the best hockey helmet for safety. Most notably: proper fit, protection level, and…
Finding the right pair of hockey skates can be confusing with so many makes, models and changes to the hockey industry over the years. To simplify things, it is easier to break down skate fit into 3 categories: Tapered/Narrow, Contoured/Mid, and Traditional/Wide. Let's take a closer look at what we mean and how it relates…