New pants

[mmmjags 0]

My 8k's are completely falling apart and I need to order something soon. I really liked the fit of these, but they didn't last long enough to warrant buying them again. I'd also like to spend less than $100. Any suggestions for a similar fitting pant?

[oilers4ever 0]

rbk 5k or bauer supreme 50

[DamnLocust 0]

the only thing that fits like an 8K is...an 8k.

You might want to try a girdle/shell combo, or possibly a 6k since your 8ks didn't live up to the price tag. (similar fit system, lower in price)

[Cavs019 710]

I really like my Tackla EXPP 55s if you can find them. They are around $95-99 at retail.

[cause4alarm 7]

You might want to try a girdle/shell combo, or possibly a 6k since your 8ks didn't live up to the price tag. (similar fit system, lower in price)

If you fit into a small and are considering the girdle route:

I myself just started using a girdle 4 games ago and I really like it. I paid $55 for a Tacks girdle from 247hockey.com ($45 + $10 shipping, only smalls left) and picked up a cheap shell (hockey.lax.com has some for $15 since they're closing out). That would be a total of roughly $70 (+ whatever shipping you need to pay for the shell).

I didn't notice the increased freedom of movement just trying them on at first, but it was slightly more noticeable when I was skating. It wasn't exactly a drastic improvement, but I'm now sticking with the girdle. My only regret is that the girdle seems to offer quite a bit less rib and kidney protection.

And to think, I came so close to just staying with my old pants and selling my unused girdle/shell combo here on MSH...

[Deerok 3]

I have no idea how the fit would compare but as far as protection and price go, you can't beat the Bauer pro return 4000's (the pant's I bought). The site also has some Easton and CCM Supra's. Just another option.

http://www.hockeydogs.com/index.asp?PageAc...mp;Category=329

[mmmjags 0]

Does anybody have any experience with the Stealth pants? hockey.lax.com has some cheap.

[bobovski 1]

Does anybody have any experience with the Stealth pants? hockey.lax.com has some cheap.

I have the S5s. Pretty light, can't vouch for their bulkiness as all my pants are bulky. More than enough protection for rec/beer league, but I don't know about full contact. The price they are asking is an awesome deal, in my opinion.

[Louie 28]

Look to prostock too.

[FLYRFAN 0]

My 8k's are completely falling apart and I need to order something soon. I really liked the fit of these, but they didn't last long enough to warrant buying them again. I'd also like to spend less than $100. Any suggestions for a similar fitting pant?

How long did you have them? It seems it could only have been a couple of years since RBK has only been around for a couple years. The reason I ask is that I was thinking of getting a pair. I play 3-4 times a week but, it's open hockey and mens league. I am thinking about a girdle the Bauer One-90 but, for now sticking with my Tackla 9000 Air's.

[mmmjags 0]

I only had them for a year, playing twice a week. Definitely not the most durable pants out there.

[FLYRFAN 0]

I only had them for a year, playing twice a week. Definitely not the most durable pants out there.

Thanks I appreciate the info

[duch 0]

If your looking for great protection go for the Easton Stealth S-9. Their a little bulky when you first get them but once they loosen up after a few games you have excellent range of movement. I saw them on for $99.99 on one of the on line vendors, I think it was greatskate.com. If that doesn't fit your taste try the Tackla 5000 or 9000. Also a great fitting pant but a bit more expensive.

[mmmjags 0]

Thanks for the help. Another question: I'm 6 ft. with about a 33 inch waist. Would a medium be the right size?

[Cove 39]

If your looking for great protection go for the Easton Stealth S-9. Their a little bulky when you first get them but once they loosen up after a few games you have excellent range of movement. I saw them on for $99.99 on one of the on line vendors, I think it was greatskate.com. If that doesn't fit your taste try the Tackla 5000 or 9000. Also a great fitting pant but a bit more expensive.

the s9's have a zipper on the inner thigh right ?

[cause4alarm 7]

the s9's have a zipper on the inner thigh right ?

The thigh zipper seems like such an obviously convenient feature for those of us who tend to lace up our skates before realizing that we haven't put our pants on yet.

This has only happened to me once, but I was so annoyed at having to take off my skates that I remember that moment to this day.

[Cove 39]

is that a yes ?

[cause4alarm 7]

is that a yes ?

I don't know. I don't have S9s and I've never seen them. :D

[wullymc 0]

I have the 6k. I love them. Nice and protective. As for the durability I can't really comment as I have only had them for about 2 months but still they look like new!

I would step down from the 8k to 6k but can see if you don't want to stick with rbk.

I don't know what everyone else's opinions are but do you find that top of the line gear is more towards lightness and less on durability?

[bobovski 1]

is that a yes ?

I don't know. I don't have S9s and I've never seen them. :D

The S5s have leg zippers. I'd be really surprised if the S9s didn't.

[Cove 39]

I have the 6k. I love them. Nice and protective. As for the durability I can't really comment as I have only had them for about 2 months but still they look like new!

I would step down from the 8k to 6k but can see if you don't want to stick with rbk.

I don't know what everyone else's opinions are but do you find that top of the line gear is more towards lightness and less on durability?

its a syngery of both. They want them to be light and make it so you can move in the stuff, but at the same time they want / need the stuff to be durable or people will buy something else.

[TBLfan 25]

In MY opinion the best pants on the market are the one90s. They are somewhat lightweight, quite protective and probably the most mobile pants I've ever tried on.

[Cove 39]

one90s are overpriced just like the Vapor XXX's where

[TBLfan 25]

Depends on how much you value comfort, protection and mobility.

BTW, The one90 pants are $10 more than the S9s and less than the 8Ks at Hockeygiant.

[Cavs019 710]

At $129 the One90s are definitely not overpriced.