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 Mission Inhaler AC2 Hockey Glove is a great "value" glove with many great features, and offers a good level of protection for the intermediate to advanced level of play. This glove is all about air ventilation, and will ensure your hands will stay dry and cool throughout the entire game.
Mission designed their Inhaler lineup specifically for roller hockey. The glove's exterior consists of lightweight mesh and Clarino® on top of pro perforated dual density foam with plastic inserts that really helps open up the glove and give it a whole lot of ventilation. This ventilation will make your hands feel like you are on the ice.
The glove has dual density foam protection with poly inserts in places like the fingers, wrist cuff, forehand, and thumb, to provide a good level of protection. The palm consists of a dual layer nash palm with ventilated flex tech mesh to increase airflow and provide a good "feel" for the stick.
The liner on the AC2 glove is a polyester mesh with Mission's "Feel the Flow" pattern that provides good comfort, protection, and airflow.
- Model Number: 1040210
- Heritage: New
- Level of Play Guideline: Performance
- Fit Guidelines: Tapered fit - Snug fit in the fingers & backhand, relaxed fit in the cuff
- Sizing Guidelines: Size varies on personal preference, see sizing chart below
Specifications
- Exterior:
- PU + Lightweight mesh and Clarino®
- Protection:
- Pro perforated dual density foam with plastic inserts
- Palm:
- Dual layer nash palm with ventilated flex tech mesh zones
- Liner:
- Polyester mesh liner with MISSION "Feel the Flow" pattern
- Fit:
- Tapered fit - Closer fit in the fingers then opens up in the cuff. Ensures that that glove moves with the hand without reducing wrist mobility
- Sizes:
- 13" , 14" , and 15"
- Weight:
- To be weighed upon arrival
Previous Feedback
Comments: i have these, the air flow isnt all they make it out to be, these are really good gloves and they are a bit cooler than any other gloves but not to much.
From: Tom