Want to bake new RbK skates

[Dalston 0]

Hey, just got a pair of new RbK 9k and I want to bake them.

Does it matter if i go to a local hockeyshop that have a CCM or a RbK oven.

Or will it be the same thing if i use a Nike/Bauer oven?

And how long should a pair of 9k's be in, and how warm?

Thanks

[chk hrd 164]

have you skated in them yet? If you haven't skated in them yet try it, you may not need to bake them. Both me and my son have 9k's and neither of us had them baked because they felt good right out of the box.

[Krev 86]

Skate in 'em once or twice, then decide if you need to bake them. After that, if all else fails, you can always use your home oven!

[shifter 0]

careful! Dont blow your house up or melt the skate :D

[Gummer12 134]

Don't use your house oven, and there is No difference in most ovens. At least the ones that are branded like the ones you are talking about. For baking the 9K's, if you decide to do so, make sure the air bladder is deflated, and bake for 3 minutes in a preheated oven. Sit for 15 mins, chill and serve. Most say you can skate on em in about 6-8 hours, but I generally say 12-24 just to be sure.

[Miike 1]

have you skated in them yet? If you haven't skated in them yet try it, you may not need to bake them. Both me and my son have 9k's and neither of us had them baked because they felt good right out of the box.

I'll attest to this, i never had my 9ks baked and they feel better then any skates i've previously worn. Try them first as you may not have too.

[blues_91 0]

Epuck has instructions on how to bake at home...just make sure it's a convection oven.

[TBLfan 25]

Don't follow epuck instructions, if you must bake them at home follow RBK's instructions and yes that includes using a convection oven.

[shifter 0]

i actually did it once. Baking my skates in a convection oven at home. Since it runs a nice average temperature even when you turned off once it reaches the set temp. I put in one skate and then for the other skate i let the temperature stayed at set tempurature and when i wore it OUCH!!! It burned, it was quite hot expecially the eyelets. It is easy and saves money but you have to becareful follow the set temperature and when it reaches that temperature turn it off.

[Dalston 0]

have you skated in them yet? If you haven't skated in them yet try it, you may not need to bake them. Both me and my son have 9k's and neither of us had them baked because they felt good right out of the box.

No i haven't.

So it would no hurt them to try them out on ice, and after that bake them?

I just heard that you should never skate on them before you bake them?

[chk hrd 164]

have you skated in them yet? If you haven't skated in them yet try it, you may not need to bake them. Both me and my son have 9k's and neither of us had them baked because they felt good right out of the box.

No i haven't.

So it would no hurt them to try them out on ice, and after that bake them?

I just heard that you should never skate on them before you bake them?

feel free to smack who ever told you that. Wear them around the house for awhile and take them on the ice for some good, hard skating a few times. You have have some hot spots or even a little blister but you might even get that after they are baked. If you feel any sore spots take the skate off for a little bit and see what it is.

If your skates are sized correctly I'm betting the break in is short and painless

[Krev 86]

No i haven't.

So it would no hurt them to try them out on ice, and after that bake them?

I just heard that you should never skate on them before you bake them?

Whoever told you that should be roundhouse kicked by Chuck Norris. Twice. In the face.

[Ti-girl 0]

I skated on my 9K's for three weeks before I got them baked. No biggie.

[Cove 39]

If they feel tight when you try them on in store, would baking solve the problem ?

[NWoodhockey17 0]

i didn't bake mine for about 3 weeks and they felt ok but once i did they were much better

[Buzz_LightBeer 973]

i dont get what baking would do, that 3 weeks of skating didnt. IMO a properly fit skate should be well broken in by then. My one90's fit tremendous and have never seen the inside of an oven

[Cove 39]

ttt

[msander 0]

Never mind, search answered my own question.

[bbruins8 0]

Bumping this for 8K baking instructions...will be using a Mission Skate Bake oven, want to know how long to leave them in for.