Xi Retlah iX 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 OK so i've searched n searched to no avail. For the past month or so, i had my next skate narrowed down to either The Boss or the Cobalt Q, but then i took a look at the RBK line, and it seems half decent this year. Anyone have any insight on them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lotus 2 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 OK so i've searched n searched to no avail. For the past month or so, i had my next skate narrowed down to either The Boss or the Cobalt Q, but then i took a look at the RBK line, and it seems half decent this year. Anyone have any insight on them?Nothing on the new stuff man but I'll give you the warning I give everyone in regards to RBK skates: hurts like hell. I'll never buy them again. Two of my teammates say the same thing, otherwise I wouldn't mention it much.Pain aside, it's a good skate, but I can't say anything about their new lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spreedizzle 1 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 OK so i've searched n searched to no avail. For the past month or so, i had my next skate narrowed down to either The Boss or the Cobalt Q, but then i took a look at the RBK line, and it seems half decent this year. Anyone have any insight on them?Nothing on the new stuff man but I'll give you the warning I give everyone in regards to RBK skates: hurts like hell. I'll never buy them again. Two of my teammates say the same thing, otherwise I wouldn't mention it much.Pain aside, it's a good skate, but I can't say anything about their new lines.That's a very biased opinion, and I would honestly point the finger on that one at yourself for purchasing skates online (that would be my guess) as opposed to trying them on and ensuring a proper fit. Personally, I have been skating in RBK for years, and they do NOT hurt like hell....they fit my feet properly, and THUS are a great skate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdcopp 1 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 I tried the 7K's on a couple weeks back to get a feel for them. Not a bad feel for my Mission wearing foot, stiffness was on par with the competing Assassin models. The boot is fine as long as the pump works, though there have been tales of pumps breaking and pump components digging into people's feet on last yrs models.The big kicker with RBK skates is other than the 9K, the chassis on them is absolute garbage with more stripped axles than you can shake a stick at. The chassis on the 9K is likely ok, just pray you don't ever have to contact customer service for them either, as there about as useful as tits on a bull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SickBoy 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 That's a very biased opinion, and I would honestly point the finger on that one at yourself for purchasing skates online (that would be my guess) as opposed to trying them on and ensuring a proper fit. Personally, I have been skating in RBK for years, and they do NOT hurt like hell....they fit my feet properly, and THUS are a great skate. +1 to this. I'm in 3 pairs of Rbk's - ice, inline league, and outdoor beaters, and they're the only skates that don't hurt like hell for me. I can't speak to the frames, as I use Sprungs, but I haven't had any issues with the pump yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dangle 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 That's a very biased opinion, and I would honestly point the finger on that one at yourself for purchasing skates online (that would be my guess) as opposed to trying them on and ensuring a proper fit. Personally, I have been skating in RBK for years, and they do NOT hurt like hell....they fit my feet properly, and THUS are a great skate. I can also back this statement up. I have some RBK inlines and they dont hurt my feet... To the OP, dont go for looks, go for fit. whatever fits you the best you should use. Of course there's the chassis and everything but they can be switched out if you really have a problem with them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lotus 2 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 That's a very biased opinion, and I would honestly point the finger on that one at yourself for purchasing skates online (that would be my guess) as opposed to trying them on and ensuring a proper fit. Personally, I have been skating in RBK for years, and they do NOT hurt like hell....they fit my feet properly, and THUS are a great skate. I ordered them online but I tried them on first at a LHS (I know, shame on me), and they fit just fine, still do. I started to have problems with lace bite and pressure points that I did not notice at first. It's a bias opinion if you consider the fact that every living person is different than the next, but I wouldn't mention it if I didn't know other people who say they hurt just as much as I say it. They obviously don't hurt everyone, you got to try on each skate to find the best fit, this is common sense.Was just giving my 2 cents on how myself, and two teammates feel. I've worn many different skates in Bauer, Easton, Mission, CCM, and RBK. These are the only ones that hurt me, in my unbias opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantomowner27 20 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 Been using the 9k's for a couple months now. Extremely comfortable and responsive. No problems thus far. I was also a fan of the old 8k's that I still use for reffing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyrmetros 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 OK so i've searched n searched to no avail. For the past month or so, i had my next skate narrowed down to either The Boss or the Cobalt Q, but then i took a look at the RBK line, and it seems half decent this year. Anyone have any insight on them?The RBK skates are very comfy if you have a wide or flat foot, which I have. I can't wear any other brand because of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
604bullet 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 i have a pair of 9k ice that i converted over to roller.i had been wearing bauer skates practically all my life and just decided to try some rbk skates. Although bauer skates were EXCELLENT, I like waring my 9ks more because it just feel better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
