Easton Synergy EQ5 Skate Review

Easton Synergy EQ5

Easton has developed a new skate for 2010 called Synergy EQ5. This skate will offer a completely new design and fit from Easton’s current line. The EQ5 skate is labeled as the powerful and comfortable skate within Easton’s top skates.

The Synergy EQ5 is built with Easton’s new Hybrid Fusion technology. This technology allows Easton to laminate a supportive, composite outer upper with formable, inner foam. Easton has used an EPP base for its lightweight and supportive properties, and a PU outer coating for great durability. The resulting upper offers such a solid feel that the skate doesn’t require any added plastic stiffeners. This allows the EQ5 to have what Easton refers to as a Global Flex. Meaning the upper flexes uniformly, not focused, therefore there is less breakdown of the uppers. As well, without plastic inserts, the EQ5 remains competitively lightweight while delivering pro-level support.

As for the out of the box fit, the EQ5 offers Easton’s Ideal-Fit System. This system encompasses the foot with anatomically molded foams. Easton went with molded foams to greatly increase the initial comfort of the skate, and to accommodate foot types that just didn’t fit properly in the stealth series. The width of the skate is on the wide side so it’s very accommodating. And without plastic stiffeners, the EQ5 is easily heat moldable to offer that tight, custom fit or just accommodate a unique foot shape. For the tongue, Easton has gone with a traditional felt tongue that has molded HD foam insert for protection.

The Synergy EQ5 will be complete with Easton’s innovative DryFlow outsole. DryFlow outsoles feature vents, which release moisture and excess heat. This allows the skate to remain dryer which will help keep the skate lighter late in the game. As well, removing excess moisture will increase the lifetime of the skate. Connected to the outsole is Easton’s Razor-Bladz2 holder with an Elite Runner.

The Easton Synergy EQ5 skate is built for the advanced level skater that’s looking for a medium to wide overall fit, similar to a Reebok or Bauer Supreme fit. The EQ5 is built to have above average mold ability, like a CCM U+ skate.

You can buy the Easton Synergy EQ5 skate online at IceWarhouse.com.



Power and comfort are combined in the new Synergy® EQ by mixing a fully heat formable upper with composite reinforcements.

EQ skates fit like a glove and make players feel powerful and confident in their skates.

COMPOSITE ENERGY RETURN A strategically-placed framework of composite reinforcement optimizes response and long-term performance consistency

HEAT MOLDABLE PERFORMANCE Lightweight, fully-moldable Fusion Foam quarters form to your foot for a customizable fit

IDEAL-FIT SYSTEM This fit system for Synergy® skates encompasses the foot with thermally activated, anatomical ankle foams and an extremely comfortable felt-based tongue

TEXALIUM COMPOSITE OUTSOLE This new lightweight, stiff design adds composite power and Easton’s Dry Flow™ sets the standard for improved moisture management

Rollerguards: Convert Ice Skates into Roller Skates

RollerGard Ice Skate Guards

A Saginaw Michigan man has a new invention that he hopes will help revolutionize the game. It's called "Rollergard."

It's a new a hockey product that Paul Steinhauser dreamed up during a deep sleep in Davison.

"I don't know, it just came to me," he said. "I have a little workshop behind the house, so I just started tinkering with it."

Following five years of tinkering, Rollergard has now been on the market for two weeks.

Rollergard converts any children's sized ice hockey skate into a roller skate and saves the cost of buying both. It also allows busy parents to help their kids lace up before heading to the rink.

"I would like to be able to dress him at home and get his skates good and tight and roll on into the arena," Steinhauser said.

The design also allows coaches to run their kids through practice drills in parking lots or hallways. It's earned a ringing endorsement from former Red Wing Chris Chelios.


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Bauer TotalONE Skate Review

The Bauer Supreme TotalONE Skate

On Feb 17, 2010 Bauer officially launched the BAUER SUPREME TOTALONE Skate, the company's most advanced skate in its 83-year history. The skate debuted during the first day of men's ice hockey competition in Vancouver as several of the game's top players took to the ice in Bauer's most revolutionary skate to date.

The TOTALONE features anatomically correct Alive Composite in the upper and insole to provide the utmost in efficiency and responsiveness - with a weight below 700 grams, it's a 100g lighter than the ONE95. The skate can be heated and customized around the ankle and heel, providing a true 360-degree fit for any foot shape.

The TOTALONE also features the Reflex Tongue, the first-ever customizable tongue that allows players to customize the flex and performance of the tongue for the utmost in personalization. The skate comes with three different composite tongue inserts (Mid, Stiff, X-Stiff) that can be interchanged based on player preference.

The Reflex Tongue and the Alive Composite combined with technological enhancements within the skate's tendon guard, create a slingshot effect that propels players forward, especially in the all-important first stride.

The SUPREME TOTALONE also features TUUK LS Fusion - Bauer's lightest and most advanced runner in the company's history. The revolutionary runner design fuses the strength and performance of Bauer's elite stainless steel with high-grade aluminum to reduce weight by 27 percent while delivering increased speed and power.

Rounding out the features of the SUPREME TOTALONE skate is Total Edge Comfort, a padded overlay located high on the ankle to alleviate abrasions during the break-in period. Once only available as a custom option for elite NHL players, Total Edge Comfort is now available on every pair of SUPREME TOTALONE skates.