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Actually, it is in the small Koho catalogue, so yes, it is still around. For how long, I don't know.

Top end will probably be $150.

LOL you win.

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The wood sticks are branded Reebok. Another way to look at it is the NHL logo. If it is platinum, it's top-end. Orange, low-end.

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I did not list prices because I don't want to give you a price and it being too low or too high. And I'm sure as hell not going to give you dealer price. :)

Could someone please tell me what is meant by the comment that the feel of the Hex-1 is "not as boxy" as that of the M-1. I've never used an M-1, so may be that's why I don't know what a boxy feeling is. Thanks. Square shaft.

Dude, I didn't bust out a tape measure and measure them. They are smaller.

Saw the stuff today. The Hex-1 is REAL NICE. That Ribeiro curve is beautiful. Feels like a lie 5, smaller curve than Modano, slight mid. The final L7 also is really nice, the tongue is very nice as well.

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Sorry, that was RBK 8k.

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/pics/JR/2005/rbk/rbk.pdf I must admit, the protective looks good. REALLY GOOD. I was skeptical coming into the meeting, but I was actually pleasantly surprised afterwards. A few things to know - RBK is top-end, Reebok is low-end. RBK and Reebok is being designed by THC - they are running the show. Skates The 8k skate is a totally new skate. The skate is deeper than CCM skates, and wider in the mid-foot area. It has the Pro Armour quarter package like the Pro Tacks and the same outsole as well. It also has the same anti-microbial liner from last year's Pro Tacks as well as the skate-lock, and it comes with a grip liner. The 7k is not as wide in the midfoot as the 8k, and the skate is slightly down spec'd. The 4k has a different liner and a nylon outer package. Sticks The 7k is their top-end stick at 395g. It looks similar construction-wise to a V130. The curves are Amonte (old Koho crossover), Pronger (heel), Modano (looks like Modano, LOL) and Datsyuk (mid-toe). The 5k has Snake grip, which is basically a bunch of little ridges. Doesn't feel half-bad. A grip tapered shaft and the Snakegrip standard shaft are also available, as well as blades. Helmets Interesting lid. Very light. The adjustment system is easy to work and it has a dial on the back that makes the helmet narrower. Comes in 10 different combinations and there is also a custom program in which you can swap out the subshell colors to match your team. But at $150 w/o a cage? Gloves The 8k glove incorporates many of the Jofa glove features. Add a Pittards palm to it and EPP foam in the glove and split fingers and a floating cuff. Not bad but I think the Vector felt better. The 6k is essentially the same glove, BUT pro-spec. YES...pro nylon and a nash palm. VERY NICE. Protective This is where it is at. This was supposed to be 2005 Jofa gear, but they branded it RBK by Jofa after the sale. The 8k is based off the x800, however, the shoulders have been drastically reduced in size. They are rounded and shorter (don't look like footballs [not football pads, but FOOTBALLS]. Add a Playdry moisture-wicking liner to it and more protection in the back and kidneys. 7k is based off the x700, but with a removable stomach and back protection and smaller caps. Also with the liner. The 6k is based off the x500, but with the new caps and the belly/back pad. All of the elbow pads are soft-capped. Same as last year, but with the moisture-wicking liner. Shin pads are awesome. The 8k replaces the xx90 shinpad. They have now added two straps to the shinpad (which are removable if you want it to fit like a traditional Jofa pad) and has the Playdry liner. The 7k is comparable to the xx60. Same pad, add the straps and the liner. The 6k is a totally new design, however. Same features, however, the pad is vented. The thigh tongue is short, and it has a suspension system that allows the pad to sit closer to the leg. Very nice. THe 8k pants are just sick. You need to see it to fully comprehend it to understand it. It is a pant, however, it is a girdle. The thighs are split and are fully adjustable, along with leg zippers. Very tough shell as well. VERY NICE. Questions?

Just sat down with my THC rep. FINALLY - scans! http://www.modsquadhockey.com/pics/JR/2005/ccm/ccm.pdf Let's go in the order of the catalogue. Skates CCM has retooled the Tacks line. Their top-end skate is still the Pro Tacks, but it has been changed completely. They have added the SkateLock from the Vector skates, and also have added support straps along the sides of the skates for more support. They have gone with a plastic (smooth) toecap and also added the E-blade system (no more PL3!) The tongue has been changed as well - and the liner is now tan Clarino. The outsole is composite, however, they have added plastic to the edge (kinda like what Bauer used to offer on their older skates.) The main feature is their Pro Armour quarter package, which is actually EPP (the same stuff in the top-end helmets). It's pretty solid stuff. The new Tacks line runs as such - Pro/992/892 (stainless and t'blade)/692/492/292/192/92. Skate lock is available from Pro to 292. Vector - unchanged Sticks Unchanged Gloves Pro Tacks glove now has Pro Armour EPP protection with inserts, and a Pittards digital goatskin palm with a black reinforced strip on top of the palm. The Vector glove is pretty nice. Adjustable cuff system which fastens in the back of the cuff. It also comes with the digital goatskin plam, however, the reinforced strip has small silicone-like dots to increase grip. Pants CCM has spruced up the pant line. They've added a new look to it, a bigger spine protector, and wear panels on the side of the pant. The look is also different coming from the Pro Tacks, which was a traditional pant. For you girdle guys, they've added an adjustable velcro girdle to their lineup. Protective Unchanged I don't know when I will be getting the catalogue scanned. I will try my best to get it soon. Sorry.

The 4000 came in XL, not 5000

I see CCM tomorrow. I went to the Super Show today - Reebok had their apparel at the show. They had a mannequin with a pro RBK Blackhawks jersey (which is awesome, the front logo is different - the face details are raised, very nice) along with a RBK helmet and 8k gloves.

I haven't seen them.

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Same here.

Blue is the stiffest, not red. Blue and Red run together til size 9. 9.5 and up are only available in blue. White is jr.

I don't think those gloves are available custom. The Air and Z-air and last year's SyNergy is. As far as helmets go, they almost had one when they tried to buy Itech.

I don't think so. It's a different shaft construction.

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Pics of the SmartCuff -

It is not removable. The back cuff and the wrist wrap is integrated.