JR Boucicaut

RBK 8k Pants I got these in April from RBK. It was a long time since I skated in a "conventional" pant - I wore a girdle/shell setup for many years. Fit - The RBK 8k is the first of its kind - a traditional pant, but with an independent girdle-style padding. What makes it great is that adjustments can be made to accommodate leg size. It has one belt that goes around the waist and one that goes around the kidney protection to bring it in closer. 10/10 Protection- The pant has no gaps in protection once the padding is set in the right places. The padding around the hips and tailbone is very solid, and the girdle padding is the same as a traditional pant. 10/10 Weight - Not light as a feather, but no slouch either. Durability- The shell's material is very strong - high quality denier. It almost feels like a canvas bag. I haven't had any problems with the belts or loose stitching either. 10/10 What I Would Change - I have a couple of issues with the pant. One, I'd love to have the two-piece version (not available in North America due to patent issues) with two sets of buttons so that I can move the shell up. I had to move the girdle padding up but the shell still stays the same length, so it kind of sags down by the knees. Also, I would extend the velcro pad on the thigh pad so that I can get them tighter. The pad was shifting on me last time I skated and had to crank down on them to get them tighter. Also, I would put a velcro tab on the shell to keep the zippers closed - I'm not a fan of open zippered pants. Also, keep in mind that when you do put them on, you have to loosen the zippers and undo the thigh pads in order to get your legs through them. Conclusion - Very well-constructed, protective and innovative pant. I see an MSH Product of the Year in RBK's future. Overall Rating - 9.5/10

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Maybe you should learn how endorsements work and quit speculating. Because that's all you are doing at this point.

Is what legal? He doesn't have an endorsement deal with Graf or Bauer...he has one with Easton.

I haven't seen too much of Hedican. I have read about how fast he is, but not about how he gets to that speed. How would you classify him? Hell, I don't know. I can barely skate myself. His kids will be amazing, considering who his wife is. Good genes...

No mention of Bret Hedican?

Top bar, all the way on top. Rules.

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?act=boardrules You're getting real close.

Yep, it's the sharpener.

Yep, that's exactly what they did. The problem is, that is the shape of Easton steel - the front is round. You have to be careful and start lower, not at the end. After a while, it'll shape out and look like a standard blade.

Actually it's Strong Whip.

I never did them.

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http://www.modsquadhockey.com/pics/JR/salming/salming05.pdf Coming soon -

Hell, me too. Probably will end up quitting once I move - Kristin don't like it...

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Yes. GX800 Gels that just fell apart...

No, he started using them in games in 2000. I watched him break them in pregame skates when they came out in 98, but never used them in games.

Available only in Europe. It is the same pant as the RBK 8k but in a two-piece form (bottom outer shell is removable)

What if he has a really narrow, shallow foot? He'd be swimming in those skates.

All three of those skates fit differently. That's the thing with Graf, if you can't try them on, I suggest not buying them online.

They did...4 years ago. The skate is "retired" from retail. Your best bet is developing a relationship with a pro rep or an equipment manager to get it pushed through. You might have an opportunity to ask someone from CCM soon...

I know a guy who has a pair of the skates in question, with Tuuks on them. I sharpened them a few weeks ago. AND please don't tell me that they were the PIAS SMUs. These were prostock 652 style boot with the newer style heel wedge. Just like Kovalev's. He got it from an NHL player he knows.