Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Easton Stealth RS Composite Hockey Blade is the top of the line traditional blade from Easton. The Stealth RS offers supreme performance with the focus flex tapered hosel design and excellent durability with the multi-rib blade construction.
The focus flex tapered hosel design on the RS makes the blade more responsive to quick shots on net. The multi-rib design adds rigidity throughout and helps the blade from distorting throughout your shot. Easton used a Micro-Bladder construction to offer a great consistent feel throughout the blade.
- Model Year: 2012
- Heritage: New for 2012
- Level of Play: Advanced to pro level of play
- Shaft Compatibility: Traditional shafts
- Weight: 175 grams (Iginla curve)
Specifications
- Construction:
- Micro-Bladder - Easton's proprietary design that creates a more consistent blade
- Composite construction
- Hosel:
- Focus Flex Hosel design
- Composite construction
- Core:
- Multi-Rib design - Controls blade flex through puck impact ensuring pinpoint accuracy
Previous Feedback
Comments: It's a solid replacement blade, but it's just too heavy. My Bauer blade is substantially lighter, and has very comparable curves. It's got solid durability, but as do other blades. For the money, I'd go for Bauer.
From: Frank, GA
Comments: The go-to replacement blade from Easton. Lite, stiff, good shot, good puck feel, lots of patterns - I like the Cammi pattern, excellent all-around players pattern. Although Bauer is running away with lite weight crown and Easton needs to catch up to stay competitive and this is the blade they need to make even lighter. The TO is about 30 grams lighter. That is significant in a replacemnt blade.
From: Gear Executive, Fort Collins, CO