ShakeAndBake9 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I have had the Bauer 5000 for a couple of years now and it is time for another helmet.I tried the 8000 but I just like the 5000 better. I am wondering between another 5000 or an rbk 8k helmet. Both fit me just fine with no problems but the one pro shop guy around here told me the rbk helmets are terrible and he has had several returned to him. He said that the 8k is not protective enough for a checking league.I just wanted to ask in terms of protection, can somebody give me an idea of the 5000 compared to the 8k? Is the 8k really less protective and/or more often defective than the 5000? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeskow 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 no I feel the 8k is a very good helmet with adequate protection. though I would wait for the Mission Intake or go with the 5000 again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forsberg91 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I used a 5000 for a couple of years until I got an 8k for Christmas this year. Love the Rbk. Protection is great. The only problem is that most of the people that I know that use the 8k's have gotten concussions when wearing these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 i've gotten some pretty bad hits with the Rbk, and hit my head pretty hard on some, and still haven't hurt myself while wearing that helmet. Best helmet i've worn. Expensive but it is well worth it imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I used a 5000 for a couple of years until I got an 8k for Christmas this year. Love the Rbk. Protection is great. The only problem is that most of the people that I know that use the 8k's have gotten concussions when wearing these. Same thing happened to the guys when they first started using the 5000. It has more to do with the players than the helmet. Only knock on the 8k that I've seen are the adjustment pieces seem to break on some helmets. Again, probably more to do with the owner though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShakeAndBake9 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 Would you guys say that the 8k is stronger/offers more protection than the 5000? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warrior37 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I used a 5000 for a couple of years until I got an 8k for Christmas this year. Love the Rbk. Protection is great. The only problem is that most of the people that I know that use the 8k's have gotten concussions when wearing these. i think you could wear a bauer4000 or a ccm 652 and if you keep your head up, go into the boards correctly, and know how to give/take a hit you will be fine....with this being said im looking for a new lid and the 8K is at the top of my list, my old 5000 just seems to "hot", no enough venting for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muck Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I've got an 8K, I think it's a great helmet. Aesthetically sharp as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yipperzz 28 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 my 8k is holding up pretty good. i don't play in a checking league, but i've had my hits (some pretty hard) and it's held up fine *knock on wood*. i love the comfort and protection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyprlte 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 i love my 5000 but am looking at possibly getting the 8k helmet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forsberg91 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 Yeah as Chadd said, the adjustment pieces break pretty easily. The dial on the back of mine worked fine for a week or so, but now it just doesn't stay when I turn it, it always slips back to normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shagel 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 if you are interested in a good bucket pick up the intake or NB 4500 both great helmuts without all the bells and whistles that will save your head and wallet. I for one can buy 4 helmuts a year instead of buying a RBK and having it die within a month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I have a ccm helmet but I want one of those new missions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killthepoodle 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 As long as it fits good I am all over the new intake.My bauer 8000 is starting to pinch the back of my head. I adjusted the occiptal things but no help........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShakeAndBake9 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I am still pondering the protection of the 8k compared to the 5000 but feel a little bit better about the 8k now. Thanks to everybody for their input. It is really helpful.I would need to put a full cage on my helmet and am not sure what o do to the 8k helmet in terms of cages. I am very used to my bauer 8000 true vision. Could I put that on there, or do any of you have and ideas on other cages to put on the 8k? Anybody have pics of the 8k with a cage? I think the itech III cage is the one i'd put on it but don't know how it looks/feels comapred to my true vision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sogaduch 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 the missions are a nice helmet, i find they sit high on the back of your head and the you have to be careful if your putting a cage on because the front 2 screws recede into the helmet if pushed too hard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andoy 5 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 I just picked up a mission lid and boy it felt so much better compared to my old bauer 4000. it felt more like a 5000 but with better air flow and the mission head lock feature works wonders. unless you fit it incorrectly you should have no problems with the helmet being too loose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShakeAndBake9 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 How would the bauer true vision cage fit on the rbk 8 helmet? ok or should I need to drill holes? Would the itech be easier to attack? I am just used to the bauer cage and would like ot keep it. Do you guys htink it would look silly on the rbk helmet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donkey87 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 How would the bauer true vision cage fit on the rbk 8 helmet? ok or should I need to drill holes? Would the itech be easier to attack? I am just used to the bauer cage and would like ot keep it. Do you guys htink it would look silly on the rbk helmet? You can mount a Bauer cage on a Rbk helmet without drilling new holes. In fact you can mount pretty much whatever cage you want. If you like the Bauer, use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forsberg91 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2006 I'd try a Jofa/CCM 480 cage on the Rbk helmet, Thats what I have on there and it fits perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warrior37 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2006 besides the new rbk cages im pretty sure the ccm/jofa 480 is made for the rbk domers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zach11 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2006 How would the bauer true vision cage fit on the rbk 8 helmet? ok or should I need to drill holes? Would the itech be easier to attack? I am just used to the bauer cage and would like ot keep it. Do you guys htink it would look silly on the rbk helmet? I have a bauer cage on my 8k and it fits very nicely, I think it fits better on my rbk than my 5000. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShakeAndBake9 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2006 I think you guys sold me. I'm going to order an rbk helmet with the Bauer 8000 true vision cage next week with my order of new elbow pads after I decide which ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andoy 5 Report post Posted March 27, 2006 remember that modifying your helmet (ie. drilling holes) voids the certification if you play in a league that enforces it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kornsined 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2006 haha when i had dreads i really didn't have to wear a helmet. lots of extra padding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
