Itech X-Wing 4.8 Pads

[dannyho1]

Can anyone give me some info on these pads? As you can see (by my call sign) I am an old goalie. What you cannot see is I am a poor goalie stuck in th 90s. I am looing for newer, lighter technology, at inexpensive pricing.

[dukes]

Think of the 4.8 as having everything a higher model may have but with several reductions in quality and performance. If you're playing on ice I would suggest (from personal experience) that you get something higher like a 7.8 or similar mid-range quality gear in another brand. If you're playing roller or ball then the 4.8's should be fine because they slide decently well without modifications.

My main issue wiht the 4.8's when it comes to ice is that it didn't slide well for and a lot of ice gathered on the knee landing. Plus it doesn't feel as solid as something a bit higher would...You can look into an RBK 8k or Vaughn Epic 8600 possibly, those go for like $500-ish.

And like many will say, try looking into used gear. I just got a pair of lightly used Koho 580's (a pro-level pad) for the same price I got my itech 4.8 for. A great deal can be hard to find just gotta look hard and long enough.

[hroark2112]

Originally Posted by dannyho1

Can anyone give me some info on these pads? As you can see (by my call sign) I am an old goalie. What you cannot see is I am a poor goalie stuck in th 90s. I am looing for newer, lighter technology, at inexpensive pricing.

You need to take a minute and read the rules. The Reviews section is not where you ask "What do you think about XXXX pads?" It is for people to review their gear after they have used it in games.

Important "Equipment Review" Forum Rules Inside

[noSoup4U]

Originally Posted by hroark2112

You need to take a minute and read the rules. The Reviews section is not where you ask "What do you think about XXXX pads?" It is for people to review their gear after they have used it in games.

Also, you can find a lot of information by doing a quick search, and often you wont event need to start a new thread:

Itech 4.8 X-Wing Review

Itech 4.8 X-Wing Pads

Will itech 4.8 X Wings be suitable?

Itech 4.8 question

The Itech 4.8

Itech 4.8 Pads

[dannyho1]

My deepest apologies. Where would I ask a question about gear, so I dont piss off anyone else?

[hroark2112]

Originally Posted by dannyho1

My deepest apologies. Where would I ask a question about gear, so I dont piss off anyone else?

In one of those 6 threads posted above.

[dannyho1]

What six theads?

[dufferin]

Originally Posted by noSoup4U

Also, you can find a lot of information by doing a quick search, and often you wont event need to start a new thread:

Itech 4.8 X-Wing Review

Itech 4.8 X-Wing Pads

Will itech 4.8 X Wings be suitable?

Itech 4.8 question

The Itech 4.8

Itech 4.8 Pads

Originally Posted by dannyho1

What six theads?

There?

10 char.

[dannyho1]

Thank Yoy! I dont mean to seem like a pain in the @#$ but I am not computer saavy. I looked under the search engine but it said NO RESULTS.