I live within 30 minutes drive of Scotiabank Area (home of the Leafs). I love that I watch a British guy for gear reviews. New FT4's look sick.... 80's vibe.
I just got my new FT4 Pro Total Customs ordered today with a chromed out design and thin profile tongue, hopefully the graphics on the skate look a little less bold with silver vs. red
I have to admit that, as a Vapor guy, I was hurting with the Step Steel buy out. Thankfully Bladetech is amazing. But, I was thinking about going back to Jetspeeds. The FT2's with the powerfoot insert, my Speedplate 2.0's, and some BladeTech runners may be the way I go. I can't stand the new look lol.
FT2 for sure, I’m not 100% sold the FT4 is massive enough of an improvement over the FT2 other then the toe cap. And btw all my FT2s from 2020-2021 came with the orthomove inserts not the standard foam ones.
From what I’ve heard, the FT3 Pro is better, but also a lot less durable. If you wanted to wait for a little bit, you can probably find FT3 Pro sticks for much less then a Geo because the FT4 is coming soon meaning the FT3 will be put on clearance
You guys need to make a video on how to make a sheet of ice during southern Georgia summers where it's 95° in May. So I can actually play without driving to Atlanta.
im more in the love with the laces than the whole skate, but ft4 wins in such a good contrast of colors instead of having all the colors even and spaced out through the whole boot
I have last years AS3 and the tongue system is terrible. The way it affects the forefoot height/volume with a stiff plastic ridge has been a problem for many including myself. Upon inspection of these new Jetspeeds… they’re slightly improved this year. CCM must have retreated on the design from last year a little but the system still may be an issue for those with high forefoot feet.
Well I’m going to throw my 10cents in and say I prefer the Look of the FT4 as it’s already been said that the FT2 looks similar to others including my FT1 so going all out with a bold Red looks cool to me on the FT4 and let’s everyone know what your wearing😜Plus the Step Steel upgrade can only be another feather in the cap. My only thought is where’s the FT3🤔
They skipped the FT3 line of skates and protective so all their new Jetspeed releases line up in name with the sticks. The FT4 Pro stick should be coming out this year so now everything will be in the FT4 family
@@ryancotton5048 thanks Ryan as I was wondering. I still need a set of Runners for my FT1’s I’ve recently bought in good Nick but with TUUK lightspeed edge Holders fitted but I’m not sure if I can get the Step Blacksteel anymore to fit the TUUK Bauer quick release holders. I’m too old to be playing anymore at 56 but I’ve got to have decent skates and blades as you get used to them after all the years I’ve been skating and playing since 1977. (I also Still have my 4 other pairs of Vintage Skates👍)
The FT2 copied the Vapor line and the FT4 Pro are just obnoxious. We need a stealthed out skate with minimal accents and branding. The sleek look of the skate would do all the marketing for them.
CCM has been killing it the last two years.
Bauer must’ve done really well for CCM to also get onboard with the fit profile idea
CCM must have done really well to patent their ONE piece technology so Bauer can’t use it… 🤷♂️😂😂
These guys (blokes?) have the best hockey product reviews on UA-cam. Cheers from Calgary.
I live within 30 minutes drive of Scotiabank Area (home of the Leafs). I love that I watch a British guy for gear reviews. New FT4's look sick.... 80's vibe.
COME ON WE ARE WAITTING SO BADLY FOR THE 100K RIBCOR!!!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
No
No one cares
These guys (blokes?) have the best hockey product on UA-cam. Cheers from Calgary.
I have a pair of the ft4 pros, I got them before release because I have a person to get them from. They are the best skates I’ve ever used
Could you make a video like this but between the FT4 and the FT4 Pro thanks
By the way you review skates better than anyone. Very thorough and objective.
FT4 design is superior and it makes sense from a branding standpoint in the NHL. Bold, clear & clean.
The new FT4 Pro design looks killer and very modern. I've been waiting for that move from CCM like the Bauer did with theirs 2XPro.
Keeping rocking it out Chris and the HT team! Love your videos, best hockey reviews on UA-cam.
FT4 pro looks better
CCM need to do a "if this old skate fitted fine, what will work for me now? list.
Chris, I love the channel, the content and the way you pronounce "aluminum " compared to us 🇨🇦 players lol keep it up!
I just got my new FT4 Pro Total Customs ordered today with a chromed out design and thin profile tongue, hopefully the graphics on the skate look a little less bold with silver vs. red
what were the color options?
Color options?
Thank you. This was a very helpful video for those who have FT2 skates.
Wish the would make a modern vac tack with the white stripe 👌
Did you read my mind? I wanted to se this review, since I have FT2s 😆
The graphics on the FT4s is horrendous though. Even though I like red.
Great job Chris. Very informative.
FT2 design by far!
Except design, is it worth to change from FT2 to FT4 ? I'm just hobby player. Thank you
Can u use the step black steel blade on the ft2?
Can you post like atleast twice a week please I love your content and I’m sure a lot of ppl want more
7:56 was hard to dial in but what's a little extra time to highlight an extra syllable
If these came out in Dallas Stars' victory green, they'd be soo sick!
Waiting to see the vapor hyper lights before I make a decision
Very interesting would be the differences between the super expensive FT4 PRO vs the relatively moderate priced FT4 skates
Yes i don’t have the pros
I have to admit that, as a Vapor guy, I was hurting with the Step Steel buy out. Thankfully Bladetech is amazing. But, I was thinking about going back to Jetspeeds. The FT2's with the powerfoot insert, my Speedplate 2.0's, and some BladeTech runners may be the way I go. I can't stand the new look lol.
I have FT2's with step steel runners. cant see upgrading for the toe box.
FT2 for sure, I’m not 100% sold the FT4 is massive enough of an improvement over the FT2 other then the toe cap. And btw all my FT2s from 2020-2021 came with the orthomove inserts not the standard foam ones.
If you have wide feet like me, then its a massive upgrade
Just the blade itself is a huuuge improvement my friend.
Ft4 are sick. Have to be good to pull them off. I could see how it’s not for everyone
Does the FT2 EE same as the FT4 Pro Wide fit? Also which has a wider toe box? Thanks!
What’s your favorite hockey brand mine is CCM
I have the FT4 pros and love them! The one piece boot is amazing
Have you ever had Trues? I was looking at the FT4Ps, then started looking at True
@@Mike_Jones68 not yet! I’ve heard fantastic things about them tho
Awesome review so thorough learned alot
Looking forward towards the 100K
Can you do the ft3 pro vs nexus geo please? I’m considering which one to buy.
From what I’ve heard, the FT3 Pro is better, but also a lot less durable. If you wanted to wait for a little bit, you can probably find FT3 Pro sticks for much less then a Geo because the FT4 is coming soon meaning the FT3 will be put on clearance
You guys need to make a video on how to make a sheet of ice during southern Georgia summers where it's 95° in May. So I can actually play without driving to Atlanta.
95 degrees... that’s cute. Next week it’s 118 in Phoenix, AZ.
Review the Hyperlite Bauer Line of sakes
When is 100k ribcore skates come out.
im more in the love with the laces than the whole skate, but ft4 wins in such a good contrast of colors instead of having all the colors even and spaced out through the whole boot
when is 100K review coming up?!
I have last years AS3 and the tongue system is terrible. The way it affects the forefoot height/volume with a stiff plastic ridge has been a problem for many including myself. Upon inspection of these new Jetspeeds… they’re slightly improved this year. CCM must have retreated on the design from last year a little but the system still may be an issue for those with high forefoot feet.
Well I’m going to throw my 10cents in and say I prefer the Look of the FT4 as it’s already been said that the FT2 looks similar to others including my FT1 so going all out with a bold Red looks cool to me on the FT4 and let’s everyone know what your wearing😜Plus the Step Steel upgrade can only be another feather in the cap.
My only thought is where’s the FT3🤔
They skipped the FT3 line of skates and protective so all their new Jetspeed releases line up in name with the sticks. The FT4 Pro stick should be coming out this year so now everything will be in the FT4 family
@@ryancotton5048 thanks Ryan as I was wondering.
I still need a set of Runners for my FT1’s I’ve recently bought in good Nick but with TUUK lightspeed edge Holders fitted but I’m not sure if I can get the Step Blacksteel anymore to fit the TUUK Bauer quick release holders.
I’m too old to be playing anymore at 56 but I’ve got to have decent skates and blades as you get used to them after all the years I’ve been skating and playing since 1977.
(I also Still have my 4 other pairs of Vintage Skates👍)
The FT4 pro design is way too loud. The massive ccm logo with the red isn’t a great look.
Think also
i dont mind them i will say the red grew on me a bit
Who cares if they perform.
Agree on who cares if they perform. IMO that's the best part of the skate, the ft2 looks like something on a Fast n furious car
Up until now with the Step Steel coming stock manufacturers blades are always inferior. It’s the first, I guess only upgrade
The FT4’s design is crazy awesome
FT4 design is way better
I stick to the ft2. I got them new last year And only used it 3 times Couse of pandemic....
Maneuverable and agile?!? No more nimble??? LOL good stuff always....
Ft4 looks way bettee
Bauer skates look better though
Ft2 looks way better. The new CCM designs are perfect example of designing for the sake of designing. Rather than sticking with the beauty.
Like the FT2 design better
I think I like the ft2 looks better
The FT4s looks weirdly vintage… I don’t like it. The FT2s definitely look better
Agree
I have no issues with bold branding but in this case the new design feels unbalanced. Perhaps a bit too much white...?
FT2 design is better...just ordered my FT4s
Do you have ft4? What skates did you have before?
I NEEEED THEEEESE
FT2 looks better...all that red on the 4 looks gawdy
I just feel like bauer makes better looking gear period....
toe cap smaller=toes take direct hit from a puck......not a great idea for all the shot blockers out there
Bauer is not for me because the front of the skate is to small and it’s my size to that’s why I got ccm
The FT2 copied the Vapor line and the FT4 Pro are just obnoxious. We need a stealthed out skate with minimal accents and branding. The sleek look of the skate would do all the marketing for them.
The FT4s looks way better. The FT2s are too similar to every other hockey skates. The FT4s stand out.
Looks like they went for a retro look not a fan. I’d prefer the older model.
I LOVE RABLOX ;)
The video is only shown in playlist so i dont think anyones gona see it
FT4 looks way better!!
FT4 Pro by far 😍
FT4 pro - better look.
Ft1
CCM Candy Canes
FT2 by miles
Doesn't seem like a big improvement over the outgoing FT2's. different runners and a stolen idea of the fit system....
Helllo, So do you think it is no worth to switch from FT2 to ft4? I am just beer leque player
FT4
2s look better.
FT2 design by FAR!
I saw it
same skate different graphics.
finally sheesh
Ft4pros
okay that’s it i’m going with bauer 🙄🙄
Ft2>ft4
Skates getting way too tall. Ft4 pro much nicer
FT4 graphics are terrible.
These look bad; terrible, bold design. FT2 is far better looking.
FT2 looks way better
What an ugly skate, and doesn’t seem like anything has really changed from the FT2 besides the step blade.
Did I mention they are ugly🤦♂️
FT 2 by a mile
Ft2 skate is garbage went through 2 pairs in a year
FT4’s are hideous
Ft2
FT2 design is better.