The Bauer Vapor 3X YTH Hockey Skates are made for the performance players. It features elements from the top of the line skates in Bauer’s Vapor line. The lightweight Digital Composite quarter package mixed with the Motion Flex facing provides great support and flexibility for the youth player. The 3X is a perfect choice for the young guns looking for a good performance skate at a margin of the cost of the 3X Pro.
Skate Fit Profile
Vapor continues to be one of the most popular choices for our youth skaters. The Vapor 3X offers a low volume and slightly narrower foot profile which we have noticed to be common in our future NHLers. The 3X also has a snug heel fit which adds great stability for all levels of players.
Boot Construction & Stiffness Profile
New to the Vapor 3X this season is the Digital Composite quarter boot. The construction is slightly softer than the Junior sizes. They have also implemented Motion Flex Technology to increase the forward flex of the boot. This forward flex is imperative for younger players when developing their strides and building good technique.
Liner & Internal Padding
The Bauer Vapor 3X Youth Skate features a Hydrophobic Microfiber liner and lightweight memory foam ankle pads with thermoformable properties for great comfort. The Hydrophobic liner keeps moisture to a minimum for peak performance. It also offers Comfort Edge along the top of the boot to nullify bites when stopping and performing tight turns.
Tongue
The tongue found on the 3X skate is the classic 30oz Felt tongue. It also provides a Mesh Metatarsal guard located down the middle of the tongue to provide protection and comfort against lace bite.
Insoles
The Vapor 3X skate uses the same Form Fit Memory Foam Comfort footbed that can be found in the Vapor 3X Pro skate. It will provide cushion and comfort for you all ice time long.
Lacing System
The Vapor 3X Youth skate comes with a standard eyelet lacing system.
Steel Runner, Holder & Blade Profile
The 3X Pro Youth Skate comes standard with a LS Pro 2 holder and Stainless steel combo. Although this combination does not allow you to replace the steel like the senior/intermediate/junior models, the Stainless steel remains one of the top blades for the youth category.
Graphics
Like the 3X Junior, the 3X Youth Skate offers a new black and blue transition look with some beautiful neon yellow accents to make the skate pop. You will definitely be standing out on the ice with these puppies on.
