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November 24th, 2008, 07:33 PM
spjon25

I just heard that by the end of next year there will be no more Mission gear for ice, so buy your stuff now. There will only be Itech Goalie equipment, and Mission Roller. They were both taken over/bought out by the guy who owns Nike/Bauer

Also, supposedly TPS got bought out as well
November 24th, 2008, 09:18 PM
ianmonsta

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Originally Posted by spjon25

I just heard that by the end of next year there will be no more Mission gear for ice, so buy your stuff now. There will only be Itech Goalie equipment, and Mission Roller. They were both taken over/bought out by the guy who owns Nike/Bauer

Also, supposedly TPS got bought out as well

Sticks also? I love my mission sticks
November 25th, 2008, 08:23 AM
Mr. Irreverent

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Originally Posted by Annapurna

LMAO. I had Hans sharpen my skates once. I think I had to go to Golden Bear to have the re-sharpened soon after. Hans has great stories though. Great guy.

I'm sad Golden Bear went out of business...
November 25th, 2008, 09:06 AM
DanteHicks

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Originally Posted by ianmonsta

As said by The Natural just go and try stuff on, see what fits best for you. All my friends love the Bauer Vapors but i use Mission the only one i would say to stay away from are the Bauer Supremes, almost everyone i know who has tried them hates them. If you're anywhere near Hockey Giant in Anaheim i would recomend going down there and having them help you out, great staff and huge selection.

I use the Nike Bauer Supreme 30 and they fit fine. I have wide feet, though, so that doesn't help the OP.
November 25th, 2008, 10:04 AM
SirJW

There is a Golden Bear in Lomita. Vince is a good guy for jersey's and skate sharpening. Not much gear to choose from though.
November 25th, 2008, 11:32 AM
Kingfan

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Originally Posted by VCRW

Thanks for the rapid reply. In that skates are where it all starts, let's consider $250 - $300 to be the top end. I have a narrow foot and would, of course, need optimal ankle support because my only skating has been recreational spins around a rink with my kid and rollerblading. Sadly, my son was far more interested in basketball... but that's another story.

Basketball? Disown him I say!

J/K
November 26th, 2008, 12:31 AM
beingbobbyorr

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Originally Posted by santiclaws

Well, since he (Hans, Culver City) has little selection, you'll never know what you need. How are you going to try on skates he doesn't have? When selecting skates, you need to find the best skates for your foot, not the best skates for your foot which are in the shop.

Hey, who else was carrying those triple-bladed Rebellion skates a few years ago?
Hans was on the cutting edge .... of lost causes.
November 27th, 2008, 01:37 PM
P. Diddy

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Originally Posted by spjon25

I just heard that by the end of next year there will be no more Mission gear for ice, so buy your stuff now. There will only be Itech Goalie equipment, and Mission Roller. They were both taken over/bought out by the guy who owns Nike/Bauer

Also, supposedly TPS got bought out as well

jesus monopoly much?
November 27th, 2008, 08:41 PM
beingbobbyorr

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Originally Posted by 20lucfan

jesus monopoly much?

One full season lost to a lockout*
+ shaky economy
= shrinking market
= fewer suppliers

* that attached the stench of failure to the NHL and by extension this sport
November 28th, 2008, 01:23 AM
yipperzz

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Originally Posted by 20lucfan

jesus monopoly much?

it's not even nike bauer anymore. they're just keeping the logo for a little while and then it'll be just bauer. nike wanted out of hockey.

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