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Doctor Hook

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    i made this post in the current equipment thread, but was told this is the better place to put it:

    i was curious to know if anyone has either the abuer 8000 or 8500 helmet with a jofa (or CCM) 480 cage, as i was thinking of getting this combo and was curious to see how it looks. If you have the combo could you please post a pic. Thanks!

    If someone has already posted a picture, can i get a link, becasue I don't really want to look through 150 pages of this thread to find one pic. Thanks

    The CCM FM480 cage is the best cage I've ever used in 20+ years of skating. Don't worry about how it looks (well, not too much) because it is the real deal holyfield. And let's not start a "black vs. chrome vs. white" discussion again! IMHO, black looks the best and all that talk about it camoflaging the puck is a load of hooey.

  14. Posted · Edited by Doctor Hook · Report reply

    Reviewed: RBK 5K blade, P38 Datsyuk curve, Right Handed in Bauer Endure shaft.

    This was my second foray into composites and a first into a composite shaft. I wanted a decently priced blade to go along with the new shaft, so I figured the $50 RbK 5K blade would do the trick.

    I was wrong.

    Stiffness:

    I didn't really notice whether it was stiff or not, but maybe it was this supposed XX stiffness that lead to a hosel crack after a month of beer league usage, or about 6 ice sessions. 5/10

    Durability:

    Terrible. Scratches appeared after the first night of pickup, and only got worse. Then of course we have the aforementioned crack. Wish I could return this. 0/10

    Weight:

    Very light, but also very delicate. 6/10

    Stickhandling/Passing/Shooting:

    It had decent feel as far as composites go. My shooting was noticably faster, and wristers also had nice zip. I liked how it shot, but it obviously couldn't stand up to the use. I didn't even take that many shots with it before I noticed the crack. 6/10

    Conclusion:

    Don't waste your money when there are better, stronger, and less expensive blades to choose from. Very disapointing and I will never buy another RbK blade.

    Final Rating: 1/10

  15. Posted · Edited by Doctor Hook · Report reply

    Been skating in a beer league for a few years, my gear:

    NBH 4500 helmet with CCM FM480 black cage

    Mission 10000 gloves

    Sher-Wood Tradition 5030 shoulder pads

    Easton Stealth S5 elbow pads

    Itech HP1000 pants

    Koho 3360 shinguards

    Itech Jockplus

    CCM 652 skates

    Bauer Endure shaft with RbK 5K Datsuyuk blade

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