greech 4 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Hey! I found something really weird!(all according to the catalogue)7K ops is weighted 460g but taper shaft + blade are (305g + 140g) 445g?5K ops is weighted 500g but stan. shaft + blade are (275g + 160g) 435g?7K ops < 5K ops7K two-piece > 5K two-pieceIt doesn't make any sense!The Tapered shafts are usually longer than the standard shafts to account for the short hosel, that might be the case with the weights being different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGraz15 53 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Hey! I found something really weird!(all according to the catalogue)7K ops is weighted 460g but taper shaft + blade are (305g + 140g) 445g?5K ops is weighted 500g but stan. shaft + blade are (275g + 160g) 435g?7K ops < 5K ops7K two-piece > 5K two-pieceIt doesn't make any sense!EDT: 5K ops > 5K two-piece (65g difference!)I noticed that too...seems the 5K OPS is a step down from the prior model and the 7K weighs basically the same as the Synergy ST. If the 7K is more than $150 (which it will be) that will be a tough sell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjtt99 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 The designs of the low-end skates are ugly. Hopefully they don't use that for future 5k and aboves.Interesting RBK is getting into the cage business, but no visors.Also, good to see ongoing progression of the protective. I'd love to try on a pair of them new spanky pants. I'm in the market for a pair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warrior37 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 the cages are pretty much spins off of the jofa/ccm's of old, and as far as visors go RBK owns THC who is in charge of distributing Oakley visors, i guess they say if it aint broke, dont fix it (so far) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted December 29, 2006 The old school Jofa hard cap chin cup is back in the RBK grills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Langenbrunner15 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2006 Think there'll be inflation on the [rices on the cages from the JOFA cages that are out right now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odp 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2006 Hey! I found something really weird!(all according to the catalogue)7K ops is weighted 460g but taper shaft + blade are (305g + 140g) 445g?5K ops is weighted 500g but stan. shaft + blade are (275g + 160g) 435g?7K ops < 5K ops7K two-piece > 5K two-pieceIt doesn't make any sense!EDT: 5K ops > 5K two-piece (65g difference!)There is no way those shafts weigh that amount - especially with RBK/CCM having the extra-long shafts in lieu of end plugs. Those numbers are probably based on some sort of "industry standard" - such as when cut to 47.5" or so. I have also never owned a shaft, blade, or OPS, that comes within 5% of the advertised weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted December 29, 2006 I saw the new RBK protective yesterday. The 2 Fitlite series 6K and 4K are very well done. There is still the signature Jofa design and craftsmanship in the product. The shin pads have a unique feature on the calf slash pad. It is velcroed to the plastic shin shell. This allows you to remove it to wash it if you want and also allows you to adjust it up or down if you want this calf protection in a certain place. The shin pads are comfortable and not too bulky. The 3 point attachment system on the shin pad works well and will not get lost due to being velcro attached to the shin shell. Both series of elbow pads were very light. They fit without being restrictive at all. The 9K gloves in nylon were light with great flexibility. The split fingers will get your hands around the stick easily. The damper zone padding on the palm is a good idea without being too padded to lose feel on the stick. While the 9K "leather" model is available in 13", 14", and 15", the 9K nylon is available in 14" and 15" only. I would have loved to have seen the 9k nylon made in 13". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobrAA 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2006 DarkStar- Do the thumb split too? ala vapor?-fit: are they tight like XX or looser like XXX?And JR or you, can you explain me more what is that ''damperzone'' actually? is it an extra layer of palm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3793 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 It is padding in the palm, just like those batting gloves from Easton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trevor13478 1 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 i love the custom helmet idea, i wish you could get green with a black subshell though. also i love the feel of the snake grip but i want a better performance than the 5k stick i wish they would make a 7k snakegrip. the new protective looks sick too. i think they should have stayed with the white and blue color scheme though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trevor13478 1 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 i love how that bergeron curve looks, but why did they leave out the 9k stick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummer12 134 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 (edited) Will the 9K Pants or any other series (incl goalie) come in XXL?Edit: Didn't see the sizing chart in PDF, had to zoom in for answer. Will RBK EVER put out an XXL Pant? Edited January 2, 2007 by wex12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3793 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 i love how that bergeron curve looks, but why did they leave out the 9k stick?DIdn't make the catalogue in time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekster 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 also i love the feel of the snake grip but i want a better performance than the 5k stick i wish they would make a 7k snakegrip.RBK 7K snake gripmaybe just a europe thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marc_9 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 http://en.rbkhockey.com/gear/player/sticks/7ks.php they have one listed on their website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummer12 134 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 I Re-Ask my question, will RBK put out a 2XL or 3XL Pant? And Secondly, I notice the 7K Backpack Bag is back in the catalog. What was the deal with that last year? I saw it online all over the place for a While, then they disappeared. When will it be available again for retail? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 I Re-Ask my question, will RBK put out a 2XL or 3XL Pant? If it isn't in the catalog, it isn't going to be available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummer12 134 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 I'm not saying for This season per se, but future seasons. I have a pair of CCM 652's XXL, but are getting somewhat ragged. I also am interested in getting into Goalie by next season for our Beginner league, and would be interested in some 2X Pants There too. But that's another story. Any info on the Bag Question? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 i love how that bergeron curve looks, but why did they leave out the 9k stick?Bergeron is just the new name for the Amonte pattern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueliner27 12 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 What's crosby like? I guess it would be same as NBH's P106. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whbd18 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2007 What's crosby like? I guess it would be same as NBH's P106.Looks exactly like the Modano to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted January 3, 2007 I just checked the RBK catalog. When you look at the Modano and Crosby blade in the catalog there is a lined graph background. The two blades match up perfectly by checking how they line up against the lined graph background. Since the Modano pattern is a #1 seller pattern, it makes sense to put Crosby's name on the pattern for marketing whether or not it is close to his actual pattern. And we know his blade is as straight as a 50s Northland Custom Pro. RBK has to blank out the references to the Crosby pattern in the catalog. My rep put the stickers over Crosby's name and pattern number in my catalog right in front of me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3793 Report post Posted January 3, 2007 Makes sense - Modano is no longer with them anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntwusc 62 Report post Posted January 3, 2007 I Re-Ask my question, will RBK put out a 2XL or 3XL Pant? If it isn't in the catalog, it isn't going to be available.So by your logic, the 9K stick won't be available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
