NEW Rbk 9k

[x11x 0]

My LHS won't have the new RBK 9k skates for a few months (they usually get stuff pretty late). Since I need new skates ASAP, I was wondering if anyone knew when these are coming out and what store (preferably with a website and mail order service) will have them in stock the soonest. Also, is it worth the wait to get the new 9k's or should I just find a pair of the 2007 model? I heard that the new model wraps around the foot better, but I don't know how much of a difference it is from the 2007 model. Any help would be appreciated!

[NATO 0]

My LHS owner got a pair of the new 9Ks (having previously skated on the 'old' 9Ks) and the two main things he mentioned after his first skate in them is that they're far lighter than last year's version and turning was quicker/easier. They certainly look well made, the liner and tongue seem to be noticeably different from the old version (the tongue seems far shorter and thinner)