CCM Tacks Vector Senior Hockey Skates - 2022
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Intro/New Features
The Tacks Vector skates are a Source Exclusive skate available for the 2022 season. In addition to the exclusive midnight colourway, the skate also includes some of CCM’s most reliable tech for the recreational level.
Skate Fit & Stiffness Profile
The Vector Senior skate comes in Regular and Wide widths in the following sizes: 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, and 10.5.
Boot Construction
The one-piece boot is lightweight and constructed to fit closer to your foot and with elite-level stiffness for better support on powerful strides. The Vector skate boot is also specifically designed more for recreational and developing play, which means the top of the boot has been made a bit softer for easier strides and fit. To keep that more powerful stride, the outsole has been further reinforced for more support.
Liner & Internal Padding
CCM included memory foam ankle padding in the Vector skates to keep them comfortable around that area. The memory foam also serves to provide that closer, more comfortable fit you want in a stiff skate.
Tongue
The Vector uses a replaceable black XS tongue for increased comfort and the ability to replace the tongue as needed. The reinforced layers provide further protection against both impact and lace bite.
Steel Runner, Holder & Blade Profile
CCM constructed the Vector with their Speedblade XS holder and blade lock system. This holder is ideal for keeping your blade locked in place while making it easier and more efficient to change the steel in a pinch. The blade in the Vector skate is CCM’s XS Stainless Steel.
Graphics
The Source Exclusive series of 2022 Tacks skates are outfitted with a Midnight colourway specific to this series of skates. It takes a mainly black and grey colouration on the outside with some grey and green-tinted colours and accents on the inside.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Recreational |
| Quarter Package | One-Piece Boot |
| Liner | Antimicrobial |
| Internal Padding | Memory Foam Ankle Padding |
| Tongue | Replaceable Black XS Tongue |
| Insoles | CCM Ortholite |
| Outsole | Reinforced |
| Heat Moldable | Yes |
| Holder | Speedblade XS Quick Release |
| Steel | XS Stainless Steel |
| Holder/Steel Warranty | 365 Days |
| Boot Warranty | 90 Days |
| Skate Size | USA | EU | UK | CM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8.5 | 42 | 7.5 | 26 |
| 7.5 | 9 | 42.5 | 8 | 26.4 |
| 8 | 9.5 | 43 | 8.5 | 26.8 |
| 8.5 | 10 | 44 | 9 | 27.2 |
| 9 | 10.5 | 44.5 | 9.5 | 27.7 |
| 9.5 | 11 | 45 | 10 | 28.1 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 45.5 | 10.5 | 28.5 |
| 10.5 | 12 | 46 | 11 | 28.9 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 47 | 11.5 | 29.4 |
| 11.5 | 13 | 47.5 | 12 | 29.8 |
| 12 | 13.5 | 48 | 12.5 | 30.2 |
| 12.5 | 14 | 48.5 | 13 | 30.6 |
| 13 | 14.5 | 49 | 13.5 | 31 |
Hockey Player Skate Sizing Guide
- Things to consider:
- Age
- Measurement from longest point of foot (cm)
When sizing for the correct size of a skate, we always advise taking the measurements below from a sitting position and not standing upright. Additional weight on your foot/feet can skew your result and misrepresent your foot size. The reason for this is that as you put your full weight on your feet, the arch of your foot will collapse and cause your foot to appear wider or longer than it actually is.
As well, please be aware that skate sizes and shoes sizing do not match exactly. As a general guideline, skate's size 1 - 1 ½ sizes smaller than shoes.
It is ideal for a player to have a tight, snug fit both in length and width as this will provide the best performance and durability. If a skate is too big you will feel your feet slide around and you will not get the full performance out of the skates and can also develop calcium deposits - Haglund’s Deformity or “Bauer Bumps” for lack of a better term although this issue doesn’t only occur with Bauer models.
An Ideal Fit
Stand with your skates laced and your heel snug in the heel cup. Your toes should just barely feather the end of the toe box. Bend forward into a skating stance. Your toes should pull back slightly from the toe box. Once heat fit, your foot should slide back into the foams of the skate and the length you felt in your skating stance will more-or-less become you standing size.
To obtain the measurement above you will need a soft tape measure and a pen. Start by placing the tape measure flat along the ground in a straight line. Sitting in a chair, place your foot down with the longest point of your foot (usually big toe, or second toe) in line with the edge of the tape measure. Make sure you keep your weight off of your foot. Take a pen and mark the tape measure where the edge of your heel ends. Record this length in cm. This measurement will correspond with the sizing charts in each brand below, if you do not see your exact measurement, select the size with the next size increment above your measurement (i.e. you measure 24.9 cm, you would select 25.1 cm or Size 6).
Sizing Children for Growth Room
If you are purchasing skates for your child, it is common and usually recommended to add some additional room in the skate to increase the last, we recommend no more than 1 full size. Feet stop growing around ages 15 – 15 ½, and from ages 14 - 15 ½ we would recommend adding only half (1/2) a size in length. Follow the same measurement instructions as above, once you obtain your true size move up ½ or 1 size.
***Sizing of skates is very preference based and these measurements will not guarantee a fit that is right for you. Please use these as general guidelines, for the most accurate fit we always recommend getting measured by a professional skate fitter at our store or your local pro shop.***
