5k pumps

[Overtime 0]

1) I was wondering where does the 5ks lie in terms of performance.

2) is it a low-midend skate

3) How does it compare to a vector 6.0s

4) Is there a major difference between tuuks and eblades despite more forward pitch and self changable steels.

Thanks

[Andoy 5]

I believe the 5k version is the pump version of the 4k skate.

[mew1838 0]

I heard they are pretty good, very descent price too

[EBondo 233]

I've used both skates. The Vectors were very good skates for the price I got them for. I loved them. The 5K's are definitely higher in all levels. Performance, comfort, and I got them for cheaper than my 6.0's. I'm in the 5K's now after being in s400's and I love the 5K's very very much. forsberg91 also has them, PM him if you want some more information. Hope this helps.

Also, the 5K Pump from what I hear is the Vector 6.0 with the pump system on it.

[bekster 0]

EBondo, how are the 5Ks compared to the S400s? Is the fit similar? What about forward lean/flex and stiffness?

[donkey87 0]

I've used both skates. The Vectors were very good skates for the price I got them for. I loved them. The 5K's are definitely higher in all levels. Performance, comfort, and I got them for cheaper than my 6.0's. I'm in the 5K's now after being in s400's and I love the 5K's very very much. forsberg91 also has them, PM him if you want some more information. Hope this helps.

Also, the 5K Pump from what I hear is the Vector 6.0 with the pump system on it.

How is the durability of the pump? I've been thinking about getting a pair, but I'm worried about how well the pump holds up.

[EBondo 233]

EBondo, how are the 5Ks compared to the S400s? Is the fit similar? What about forward lean/flex and stiffness?

5K's seem wider to me. But I got them molded, and with the pump system, you can customize everything pretty much. They're stiffer than the S400's.

How is the durability of the pump? I've been thinking about getting a pair, but I'm worried about how well the pump holds up.

Of the Pump itself? It's the same as it was when I first bought them. Perfect condition

[cobrAA 0]

I've used both skates. The Vectors were very good skates for the price I got them for. I loved them. The 5K's are definitely higher in all levels. Performance, comfort, and I got them for cheaper than my 6.0's. I'm in the 5K's now after being in s400's and I love the 5K's very very much. forsberg91 also has them, PM him if you want some more information. Hope this helps.

Also, the 5K Pump from what I hear is the Vector 6.0 with the pump system on it.

How is the durability of the pump? I've been thinking about getting a pair, but I'm worried about how well the pump holds up.

i think you just need ONE unlucky rebound or hit on the good spot and your dead...

[lesterhenson 0]

EBondo, how is it stiffer? Is the actual heel area stiffer or is the 5k just a higher cut?

Do you think a Flexlite user will be able to fit into 5k's and vectors?

[EBondo 233]

Definitely higher cut than my Missions. Tounge is also a lot stiffer than my Missions. Not sure for you, as I've never tried on Flexlites.

[cobrAA 0]

EBondo, how is it stiffer? Is the actual heel area stiffer or is the 5k just a higher cut?

Do you think a Flexlite user will be able to fit into 5k's and vectors?

I always been a ccm tack user(which i think is the same kind of skate compared to the vector and the vector is the same as the rbk)

I don't know if you remember, but i tried the F10 for like 1 month and a haft(about 30 hours of skating) I could never get used to the higher cut boot, si i sold my flexlite to buy 852.

So i think you couldn't get used to,beside if you can switch make the switch easily,like some player can use about any curve on the market,as for me, i can't.

[jimmy 194]

[i think you just need ONE unlucky rebound or hit on the good spot and your dead...

I don't think ONE unlucky hit will hurt the pump at all. I have many customers with early 90's era Reebok Tacks with the Pump, and they are still going strong. Many underestimate air bag technology. These things are very durable. For example, I have a 5yr old ProMasque with an exposed airbag. By exposed, I mean nothing is covering it. I've used this helmet with exposed bag for 5 yrs, 4 times a week and it hasn't leaked or blown, despite MANY hits to the head. (this though may explain uncoherent post at times :D . Nevertheless, these bags are very durable and the valves are high quality plastic designed to take a beating. I've sold a couple of dozen 5ks and 9k's since I've had them since xmas, so far no problems reported by customers. I've been inspecting the skates when they come in for sharpenings, they seem to be holding up just fine.

[cobrAA 0]

oh really jimmy, i thought this was the main problem wit the rbk pump,if the pump f*ck up your skate is f*ck up too... I might be interesting in the 5k but i still think i will end up with pro tack 04 or vector...

[jimmy 194]

oh really jimmy, i thought this was the main problem wit the rbk pump,if the pump f*ck up your skate is f*ck up too... I might be interesting in the 5k but i still think i will end up with pro tack 04 or vector...

Main problem?? Tell us exactlywhat this problem is. Not hypothetical, but real reported problems with that part of the skate. I haven't see any, so if you have, let's hear about it, we all want to know. The air bag technology is very durable, so if there are documented problems, we want to know.

[cobrAA 0]

not happened, but i heard by some guys that the green thing, if a puck hit this thing it could break the button so you couldn't pump it anymore.

[jimmy 194]

not happened, but i heard by some guys that the green thing, if a puck hit this thing it could break the button so you couldn't pump it anymore.

Could break or did break???? Totally different.

[forsberg91 0]

Yeah I've got them and they are great. They are definately not 4k's with a pump because all of the material is different. I think that they are the Vector 6.0 with a pump as Ebondo said.

[Dan_The_Man_16 0]

Does anyone know if the pumps make them heavier? and if so by how much?

[sogaduch 0]

not happened, but i heard by some guys that the green thing, if a puck hit this thing it could break the button so you couldn't pump it anymore.

im skating in a pair of 9k's and ive taken a few shots off the side of the boot and nothing has happend to it infact i dont feel the shots off the side of my foot as much as i do in my grafs

[Sticks of Fury 0]

Yeah I've got them and they are great. They are definately not 4k's with a pump because all of the material is different. I think that they are the Vector 6.0 with a pump as Ebondo said.

I think the liner is much better in the 5k even though both are made from Duratex materials. The 5k liner is smoother almost silky whereas the Vector 6 liner is rougher.

Also don't the vector 6's have more of an arch than the 5k's?

[DarkStar50 679]

The Pump technology works. Otherwise, it would never have been re-introduced with RBK skates. Even through the first generation of CCM Pump skates in the 90s, I don't recall any major and consistent problems with that line of skates. Given the technology of that day, the Pump worked very well. Add in today's current skate technology and I think a player is at very small level of risk in purchasing an RBK Pump skate, if that is what fits his foot and what he wants to skate on. If the player is so worried about the pump getting hit by a puck, buy another skate brand. There are plenty of choices at your LHS. The RBK Pump is not the only option for skates.

[Chadd 916]

The Pump technology works. Otherwise, it would never have been re-introduced with RBK skates. Even through the first generation of CCM Pump skates in the 90s, I don't recall any major and consistent problems with that line of skates. Given the technology of that day, the Pump worked very well.

It's not like it was discontinued because it sucked, there were other factors involved in that decision. One of the guys on my team has a pair of RBKs and loves them.

[duch 0]

The 5K's are a great fitting and comfortable skate. Also a good quality product. I personally find them a bit heavy but I'm used to high end skates with carbon composite makeup but otherwise they are a pretty nice skate. If you can't afford the higher end 9K or 7K pumps they are a great alternative.

[cobrAA 0]

alright sorry, what i heard was speculation, maybe i should consider them.

Are they the same cut as Vector and or tack?

[mew1838 0]

Ok stupid question but are they better than my vector proS?