Easton Skates

Easton skates are a growing part of its corporation. Easton’s does not have its origins in skating. In 1922, its founder, Doug Easton began creating custom wood bows and cedar arrows in his home in Watsonville, California. Discontented with the material, he began producing aluminum arrows in Los Angeles, in 1939. The company then branched out into other fields until, in 1969, it began to manufacture sport equipment – baseball gloves and bats.

The creation of Easton Hockey took place in the 1990s. For the past 20 years, the company has made strides in the market. In 2001, Easton introduced what it terms “Uni-body Construction.” In 2004, the company marketed the Synergy Composite Skate.

Easton hockey skates are flexible and light. The company has made a name for itself by manufacturing a very light, ergonomically sound product. Both Easton inline skates and Easton ice hockey skates reflect these characteristics. Some models of the 2007 Easton skates weigh less than 700 grams.

Easton skate reviews rave about the latest models and their lightness. Receiving high marks is the Easton SBX skate. A range of players, from upper intermediate to high-level, found Easton SBX skates appropriate. The SBX is also easy to break in and comfortable to wear.

Easton Synergy boasted improved flexibility and responsiveness, providing comfort and fit. It is common to find an Easton Synergy skate on sale. Easton Typhoon junior skates and Easton Typhoon skates feature anatomical ankle padding to minimize the breaking in period. Prices are also reasonable.

Easton ice skates stress lightness. There are several examples of the Easton ultra light skate. The Ultra Lite offers competitive level players comfort, instant fit. It features a one-piece body construction. The Ultra Lite Pro Gold is for elite-level players.

The Easton Stealth skate review remarks on its hyperlite composite composition. It is a traditionally constructed Easton skate. The Stealth S7 for 2007 weighs an amazing 700 grams providing it with speed and agility in its one-piece construction. It also features Easton’s trademark Dryflow and stealth padlock. Both act to keep the feet dry. Prices differ for junior and senior models.

Problems with Easton relate to toe size. The toecap of an Easton skate is less than that of a comparable CCM model. In other words, even the new 2007 models have narrow toes. This presents a snag for individuals with wide toes. Easton junior wide skates, in the D range may address some of the width problems for juniors as do wider size for seniors. It is up to the buyer, however, to obtain the proper sizing in both width and length.