Straps on RBK shin pads

[guitarlp 0]

Just got myself some new RBK 7k shin pads to replace my 10 year old Jofa's. The Jofa's just had a strap right below the knee but the RBK's have that same strap along with 2 straps for the lower leg.

Using the 3 straps the pad seems to stay on the lef pretty well... but the pad would twist pretty easily if fallen on the right way. So my question is... why does RBK add the straps to these pads? You would have to tape over them anyways for a complete secure fit. Maybe the straps are for roller use? I'm taking them off... but I just want to know why they're included to begin with.

[donkey87 0]

Rbk includes them because some people prefer using straps over tape. Its a nice feature to include. Use the three straps if you want. Or you can remove as many as you like. I have a pair of 5ks. I like that I can remove the top strap and if I want I can always put it back on.

[Fury of One 6]

I got a pair of 4Ks and for roller, I'd probably keep them on, but I took all of 'em off for ice.

[Chadd 916]

Just got myself some new RBK 7k shin pads to replace my 10 year old Jofa's. The Jofa's just had a strap right below the knee but the RBK's have that same strap along with 2 straps for the lower leg.

Using the 3 straps the pad seems to stay on the lef pretty well... but the pad would twist pretty easily if fallen on the right way. So my question is... why does RBK add the straps to these pads? You would have to tape over them anyways for a complete secure fit. Maybe the straps are for roller use? I'm taking them off... but I just want to know why they're included to begin with.

A lot of people prefer having multiple straps. I prefer them and I never have to use tape.

[sogaduch 0]

i prefer using the top strap i hate the feeling of my calfs being held in place and also having fairly large calfs doesnt help much either

[Chadd 916]

i prefer using the top strap i hate the feeling of my calfs being held in place and also having fairly large calfs doesnt help much either

I don't like pads like the TPS that wrap around your calf. I like two straps, one above and one below the calf. The elastic has a little give and moves with you, unlike tape.

[sogaduch 0]

i prefer using the top strap i hate the feeling of my calfs being held in place and also having fairly large calfs doesnt help much either

I don't like pads like the TPS that wrap around your calf. I like two straps, one above and one below the calf. The elastic has a little give and moves with you, unlike tape.

yeah true, those ones are awful. still im prob gunna get a pair of 7ks and not use the bottom 2 straps

[jino86 0]

I'm using a RBK 7K shin too...i remove the lower strap and only use the higher strap...this is because i place the tongue of my skates behind my shin...i tried using the lower strap but it just restrict my ankle to flex..

[sogaduch 0]

well my shins pads are also very old like 15yrs old roughly and they only have the top strap that you can remove by pulling the knee cap back