Rbk 690?

[Petey21 1]

I don't know what this is all about, but here's a pic of the Swedish WJC team during practice wearing Jofa 690's labeled Rbk, and also note the white earloops. Could this mean that they will be sold as such, as an alternate model to the other Rbk helmets? Or just a WJC special?

http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/X...15_1024x768.jpg

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

Just for the WJC

[Jake 0]

So the 690 is gonzo for good?

[Chadd 916]

Just for the WJC

Hate to pay the license fee just for an old helmet. Just slap the new logo on there and you're good to go.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

Yeah, I would think that people would get that part - but yeah, you never know.

[Chadd 916]

Yeah, I would think that people would get that part - but yeah, you never know.

Just trying to head off the inevitable follow-up questions.

[chk hrd 164]

My son showed me his RBK 8k helmet, it says RBK by Jofa on it.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

All of the protective does. That helmet was going to be the new Jofa helmet if RBK did not come along.

The reason why there is a RBK sticker on these 690s is because of the licensing fees involved in the WJC - if Jofa is not a brand anymore, why pay more to display that logo when you can just slap a RBK sticker on it...

[Petey21 1]

But why scrap the 690 to begin with, it's not a bad helmet at all and it's still a popular model in Europe. And I have a feeling it'd be more popular in NA as well if it's marketed as Rbk. It's weird how some people think the brand label itself is more important than the product, but some people would think Rbk is "cooler" than Jofa, even if it's the same product.

[Sven 1]

Petey my friend, where can i get more pics like the one posted above?

[Jake 0]

All of the protective does. That helmet was going to be the new Jofa helmet if RBK did not come along.

The reason why there is a RBK sticker on these 690s is because of the licensing fees involved in the WJC - if Jofa is not a brand anymore, why pay more to display that logo when you can just slap a RBK sticker on it...

I wonder if the 8K would be as popular (in the NHL and otherwise) if it said JOFA on it instead. JOFA being largely a European company.

[Chadd 916]

But why scrap the 690 to begin with, it's not a bad helmet at all and it's still a popular model in Europe. And I have a feeling it'd be more popular in NA as well if it's marketed as Rbk. It's weird how some people think the brand label itself is more important than the product, but some people would think Rbk is "cooler" than Jofa, even if it's the same product.

A lot of people around here don't like the styling on the 690. Then again, if it said RBK, it would sell better.

[mack 44]

I don't know, ugly is still ugly even if it has a different name. I'm sure it protected the bean very well but I wouldn't go around looking like a Spaceball.

[Jake 0]

Personally, I love the look of the 690. Never liked the look of the 390, though it didn't stop me from wearing one for 4 years.

[Chadd 916]

I don't know, ugly is still ugly even if it has a different name. I'm sure it protected the bean very well but I wouldn't go around looking like a Spaceball.

Put the right logo on it and kids will buy anything.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

I bet the 690 will still be available in Europe. It was not in the catalogue last year but was available in NA.

[Petey21 1]

Petey my friend, where can i get more pics like the one posted above?

You can find the WJC photos (and Spengler Cup ones as well) here, it's at Sportsline.

http://cbs.sportsline.com/photos/gallery/ihl

[duch 0]

I had the 690 and found it to be a great fitting and very light helmet, much nicer thatn a lot of the North American helmets. Wasn't very concerned over the looks at all because it was definitely doing the job. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.

[eltonno172 0]

Personally, I love the look of the 690. Never liked the look of the 390, though it didn't stop me from wearing one for 4 years.

yeap, I like the design too, but only if the helmet is weared with a cage (and of course loose :P ) with a shield it looks dumb.

[AnthonyJTa 0]

they're using them in the National Lacrosse League, I believe.... I caught a game on OLN this week, and they all had the Jofe 690 with RBK labels.