Maximum Inflation on RBK 9Ks

[msander 0]

I picked up a pair of 9Ks recently and am pretty happy with the way they feel. They're very comfortable and my heel seems pretty stable in them, however, I only like the way they ankle padding feels when I inflate the pump quite a bit. I'm wondering, is there a rough number of pumps that's considered the safe maximum for inflating these things?

[604bullet 0]

i've got a small heel so i haveta pump them up many many times until my ankle/heel feels snug.

i'd say roughly 15+ pumps until my ankle is locked in place

i dunno how many times u pump yours.

[msander 0]

I'm at about 15 pumps myself. I wanted to make sure that this isn't too much, and if I decide to pump a bit more, it won't damage the air bladders.

[Spreedizzle 1]

Check out Austin Powers and see how many times he hits it before it explodes in his face. ;)

In all seriousness though....I have the 7K's and when new I pumped them about 12 times and never had a problem. However, after they fully broke in....I haven't touched the pump since. They are incredibly comfortable skates for me without the pump. The only time I use the pump now is between shifts in a game if I feel that the skate is a touch too loose and I don't have time to relace them before my next shift.....but then I will always relace them at the end of the period.

[adam14 182]

i have the 9ks and pump them between 8 and 10 times, and i dont just keep pumping, if i need to re pump i let out all the air and do it again from zero...

[604bullet 0]

^^^ i do the same

if i feel like i need to pump again, i let all the air out and re-pump until my foot is very snug

i'm sure there's no harm in pumping many times...i doubt the bladder would burst. Besides, i think it's physically impossible to burst the bladder by over inflating because your foot would be in the way...wouldn't it?

[DCott 0]

the pressure in the bladder will still rise because it cannot expand, which is what causes bursting.