RBK Talon Goalie Skates

[itech35]

How is the ankle support on these? I had the 5Ks for about a season and the reason I sold them was because the ankles became really flimsy. Bad enough where I wasn't getting much ankle support at all and I had to use a ton of tape like Biron.

[bellness]

Originally Posted by BOBSAGET

You guys think that bauers xiv's suck guess what im using some ridel goalie skates. Now thats bad

YOuve got v3's. but your wearing ridels ?

[Cujo_64]

can we get an update on how these are holding up please ?


Rob

[Youthinstructor]

Bought a pair for one of my kids...one thing that didn't seem to get mentioned in the thread...yes it apprears they are pretty much the 5K boot, but....loooks like they have the regular 3k runner. Blade doesn't say 'stainless' on it like the 5Ks do.

[Cujo_64]

Originally Posted by Youthinstructor

Bought a pair for one of my kids...one thing that didn't seem to get mentioned in the thread...yes it apprears they are pretty much the 5K boot, but....loooks like they have the regular 3k runner. Blade doesn't say 'stainless' on it like the 5Ks do.

ok, I can fix that, I have my 9k's and can swap steel if I need to, that or just buy another pair of the good blades and replace the cheap ones on them.... so the boot is basically a 5k ? if so thats fine, I know it will serve its purpose.

I just want to be sure of it.
Rob

[Youthinstructor]

Originally Posted by Cujo_64

ok, I can fix that, I have my 9k's and can swap steel if I need to, that or just buy another pair of the good blades and replace the cheap ones on them.... so the boot is basically a 5k ? if so thats fine, I know it will serve its purpose.

I just want to be sure of it.
Rob

Well...he came out of a pair of smaller 3K's and didn't even remember he changed skates the first time out. Definitely have more padding in the ankle area than a 3k but I don't see any difference other than the color graphic and runner from the 5k.

[Cujo_64]

Originally Posted by Youthinstructor

Well...he came out of a pair of smaller 3K's and didn't even remember he changed skates the first time out. Definitely have more padding in the ankle area than a 3k but I don't see any difference other than the color graphic and runner from the 5k.

Fair enough, I will use my 9k's for games only, just need another pair of skates for coaching right now.
what does your son consider the comfort of these ?

better than the 3k ?


Rob

[Youthinstructor]

Hmmm...not sure he would be a useful indicator for you. He doesn't seem to notice any difference and typically, at 13 most kids don't really need all kinds of foot support the way old guys like me do. But it's obvious the 5K and Talon has more beef in the ankle area and looks a touch better put together.

[Cujo_64]

Originally Posted by Youthinstructor

Hmmm...not sure he would be a useful indicator for you. He doesn't seem to notice any difference and typically, at 13 most kids don't really need all kinds of foot support the way old guys like me do. But it's obvious the 5K and Talon has more beef in the ankle area and looks a touch better put together.

Ok, gotcha, I appreciate the info and time !
I guess I will just need to take the plunge and get a pair...



Rob

[dylan33]

How good is the durability? And how well do they stay sharpened? Because my ccm tacks seem like I need to get them sharpened every second icetime.

[sloppy]

Apparently the blades are Carbon and the white cowling, compared to the regular 5K's.

[louis1234]

very nice skates look just like the grafs but great looking rbk skates

anyway nice skates