Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2 Hockey Skates
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Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2 Hockey Skates
The Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2 hockey skates are designed for professional and aspiring players who prioritize agility and quickness on the ice. They are the culmination of 25 years of innovation in the Bauer Vapor line, known for its focus on lightweight performance. The skates feature a revolutionary Powerfly holder that flexes and responds to different skating movements, enhancing acceleration, and transitions. This technology is designed to give players an edge in every game situation.
Key features include:
| Powerfly Holder | Features a stiff front post for explosive acceleration, a flexible back post for quicker pivots, and a hyperbolic bridge for increased stability and power transfer in every stride. |
| Aerolite 2.0 Tongue | Enhanced comfort on both the medial and lateral sides. Features a lightweight foam core to keep your feet feeling fresh throughout the game. |
| Hyperflex Technology | Engineered flex points into the skate’s outsole and facing, allowing for a wider range of motion and a more natural stride. |
| Carbon CURV Composite | Provides a lightweight and supportive boot construction. |
Top Competitors
While all three boast lightweight, one-piece boots for responsiveness, the JetSpeed leans towards a stiffer flex for powerful strides, complementing the Vapor's pure agility focus. The True TF9 Pro takes a different approach, prioritizing a lightweight, heat-moldable shell for a custom fit and a more forgiving flex, ideal for players who value comfort and maneuverability over pure power output. Ultimately, the best choice hinges on whether you crave lightning-fast agility (Vapor Hyperlite), a balance of agility and power (JetSpeed), or a focus on lightweight comfort and personalized fit (True).
Progression of the Hyperlite 2
The popular Hyperlite model debuted in 2021 and Bauer continues to build on the design and high-preforming construction of the Vaper. The Hyperlite 2 includes updated features like the PowerFly holder and Aerolite 2.0 Tongue, improved eyelets, and better materials (carbon composite) in the outsole.
| 👍 Pros |
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| As the name suggests, they're incredibly light! The one-piece boot and PowerFly holder really make a difference. They feel very agile and responsive on the ice. |
| The liner is soft and the foam padding helps eliminate pressure points. The new fit system with variable flex zones seems to conform well to my foot shape. |
| Awesome skates. Very similar to the original, but it's easier to swap out the steel and the tongue is better. |
| 👎 Cons |
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| There's no getting around it, these skates are expensive. They're definitely an investment. |
| A huge issue for me is lacing up because there are NO metal eyelets for the laces. So to tighten, l have to pull on the laces sideways (if l pull straight up there's a good chance the laces will rip through the carbon fiber) making it difficult to get a good grip. |
| $1,000 for skates and additional steel -- these should really last longer than they did for me (a year and a half). |
There is not as much difference between the HyperLite and the HyperLite 2 as there was between the Hyperlite and the 2x Pro, but the 2 is really just a lighter skate. More comfort features have been added also, and there is a new locking mechanism. The HyperLite 2 still offers the quick release, but it's a different upgraded style, which makes it easier to switch the steel in and out. The holder itself is different and extremely lightweight.
Austin MacDonald
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