RBK 9K O-Tech Initial Thoughts

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

Yesterday I weighed a 9K vs a SE and the 9k was 1 oz heavier. As others have said, it's not necessarily the weight rather the balance and feel and more importantly the performance, so let's see just how it performs over the long run once it hits the market.

See? That's just 30 grams (ok, 28 to be exact). People need to focus on it the way Jimmy has - durability, balance, and performance and get past the weight thing. Too many people focus on this and get less substance for more money as a result of being so narrow of focus.

[odp 0]

Where did the SE end up weight-wise?

My SR 85 Heatley grip was 458g before cutting.

[NTKT10 0]

Yesterday I weighed a 9K vs a SE and the 9k was 1 oz heavier. As others have said, it's not necessarily the weight rather the balance and feel and more importantly the performance, so let's see just how it performs over the long run once it hits the market.

See? That's just 28 grams. People need to focus on it the way Jimmy has - durability, balance, and performance and get past the weight thing. Too many people focus on this and get less substance for more money as a result of being so narrow of focus.

Fixed

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

Fixed

Ah yes, thank you - meant grams, not oz obviously. :lol:

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Now, let's get back to what this thread is - my thoughts, not an analysis of the 9kO. There's already a thread on that.

[ItalianSpartan 0]

Gonna have to agree with you on the high kickpoint...it's ridiculous.

I didn't notice the line you mentioned on the fusepoint before or after skating. I'll keep an eye on it.

[the_joe_cat 0]

Manufacturers mostly advertise the raw weights of the product, take a raw shaft and a raw blade with no decals or paint or grip or anything and add the 2 together. Then think about all of the finishing products, glue to fuse it together, paint, decals, grip. It doesn't take much when you are dealing in grams!

Also, I figured it would be a Warrior posting that was talking about using scales and 28 grams! LOL

I can't believe their marketers haven't go to that already. The Warrior replacement dime bag!

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Just got off the ice after beating it up a bit more.

Really nothing new to report - it's still got kick on slappers and the fuse point isn't getting worse. I'm just not feeling it on wrist shots - I can't tell if it is the stick or personal preference at this point. I should have a conclusion nailed down after a few more times.

[chippa13 1844]

Just got off the ice after beating it up a bit more.

Really nothing new to report - it's still got kick on slappers and the fuse point isn't getting worse. I'm just not feeling it on wrist shots - I can't tell if it is the stick or personal preference at this point. I should have a conclusion nailed down after a few more times.

Could be the high kickpoint that is effecting your wristers. You're probably too used to the low kickpoints of the Flyweights.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Yeah, that is what I am thinking. I'm going to try to allow myself to get used to it.

[sabre09923 0]

EDIT: Missed your second to last reply.

Is the blade still holding up well?

[Havok19 0]

So any update?

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

I need to complete that review as well.

I passed the stick on.

[Havok19 0]

*look in the mail*

Damn not here yet !!!!

[BK 0]

*look in the mail*

Damn not here yet !!!!

Don't bother.. we all know its on the way to me ;)

[sabre09923 0]

Well, at least the official statistic for aerodynamics is in. The 9K is actually 21.5% more aerodynamic than sticks without holes -- er, power ports.