Bauer Vaoper APX 2 Skates

Now I know this isn't all exciting for someone who knows nothing about hockey, but I must say.. these skates are SICK. They've finally gotten close up pictures of Bauer’s latest skate, the Bauer Vapor APX 2 skates. Bauer has decided on a darker look for the APX 2 skates, removing much of the light gray from the original APX skate and replacing it with a darker gray on the APX2. Gone as well is the red stripe which is on the original APX skate. Also new and improved on the Bauer Vapor APX 2 skates is the tongue – which as you can tell from the picture is longer than usual. They’ve definitely accomplished a new ultra-soft three piece tongue to prevent lace bite (and of course to flop). 

The new 'beauts' themself

Flopping is a hockey term used for when skaters flop their tongue of their skates over their laces. It's become much popular as a look and a comfortable fit in the hockey world.

Additionally, the Bauer Vapor APX 2 skates are using the new Tuuk Lightspeed Edge holder. This is basically what holds the blade of skate in place. The unique feature on this holder is the trigger which can be seen in the hole closest to the heel. This trigger will allow players to quickly swap out broken steel in a matter of seconds. You'd be surprised at how many times players may ruin their blades or have them come out.. this new addition will make it extremely accessible to be fixed thus eliminating a lot of worry on keeping your skates in good shape.

Finally, you can see that the eyelets on the Vapor APX 2 skates are new as well. That’s because they will be using a new and innovative lacing system. While I don’t really know what affect that will have, you can definitely tell from the picture below that it is different.

Hockey skates these days can be as expensive as eight hundred dollars. The way they have revolutionized is incredible. They are extremely light, more efficient to put on, and all around get more and more versatile. So the next time you watch a hockey game, look for a skater with these on! Then you can say "hey I know those skates!"