acollette49 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2010 How long are these elbows? http://www.24hrhockey.com/Product.aspx?cid=39&pid=70I tried the 9177 and they are absolutely huge. I don't need anything that battle-proof. I'm looking for something that stays in place and has some slash protection (but stays away from my gloves).i havent had luck with that retailer.tried to buy those elbows, but the card was never charged and i never heard anything from them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Funk 6 Report post Posted May 10, 2010 OldNSlow,Couldn't agree more with acollette49; I myself tried to purchase those very pads from that retailer in the (relatively) recent past. Had the exact problem that acollete49 did. I had to go around and around with them on the phone to cancel the order so they didn't charge my card after I waited over a month to do so/fulfill the order. I managed to find a pair at a LHS when I was on the road, and really like them. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heatley15 5 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Sorry to hijack this thread, but what shin guards do the pros wear? And do they have straps on them? Thanks.Most pro's seem to waer Jofa or Rbk/Reebok shins from what i have seen, and many of them dont have straps. They just use clear tape.How long are these elbows? http://www.24hrhockey.com/Product.aspx?cid=39&pid=70I tried the 9177 and they are absolutely huge. I don't need anything that battle-proof. I'm looking for something that stays in place and has some slash protection (but stays away from my gloves).The 7k's are the same pad as the 9177 they just dont have that inch or two inches extra the 9177 has. I find that the Jofa pad fits bigger then the Rbk but they all have great protection and its a matter of if you like the extra inch or so covering your wrist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukejameslarson 5 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Sorry to hijack this thread, but what shin guards do the pros wear? And do they have straps on them? Thanks.this is what i've seen most often in locker room pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat.paris 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 this is what i've seen most often in locker room pictures.Lidstrom seems to wear as shoulder pads the RBK 6k platinium.Someone knows if there is a difference with the RBk/Jofa 6k in white and blue, they look pretty similar: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewRoach7 130 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Lidstrom seems to wear as shoulder pads the RBK 6k platinium.Someone knows if there is a difference with the RBk/Jofa 6k in white and blue, they look pretty similar:Its prob just a color change from year to year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeamHonda401 54 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Only difference I can see is the orange pair have extra segmentation in the upper chest/collarbone area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tondog 12 Report post Posted July 29, 2011 8K's in Ebay...These look quite a bit different than my 8K's with the extra silver cuff area?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted July 29, 2011 8K's in Ebay...These look quite a bit different than my 8K's with the extra silver cuff area?!?!That may be why they don't say "8K Pro" on them like these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tondog 12 Report post Posted July 29, 2011 That may be why they don't say "8K Pro" on them like these.My 8K's with the cuff don't say "Pro" on them either. The guy I bought them from said they see them both ways in the locker room.It's so strange that they maintain these as two seperate product lines?! You'd assume from a "marketing" perspective that it would make more sense just to roll it all into a line that everyone can buy and be done with it? Especially when you have a lionshare of the NHL doing the marketing hype for you. Skates, gloves, etc can be an issue with fits and modifications but elbow pads?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elevation 1 Report post Posted July 29, 2011 Europe's RBK line from about 6,7 years ago...came as 8k and '8k long' with the extension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x-axis 44 Report post Posted July 29, 2011 My 8K's with the cuff don't say "Pro" on them either. The guy I bought them from said they see them both ways in the locker room.It's so strange that they maintain these as two seperate product lines?! You'd assume from a "marketing" perspective that it would make more sense just to roll it all into a line that everyone can buy and be done with it? Especially when you have a lionshare of the NHL doing the marketing hype for you. Skates, gloves, etc can be an issue with fits and modifications but elbow pads?!The difference is the branding. Reeboks are listed as 8k pro whereas the Jofas are listed as 8k. I believe the newer versions have the Reebok logos on them with the cuff while the 7k Pro without the cuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted July 29, 2011 My 8K's with the cuff don't say "Pro" on them either. The guy I bought them from said they see them both ways in the locker room.That's confusing. I'd expect some product difference to go with the labeling difference.The difference is the branding. Reeboks are listed as 8k pro whereas the Jofas are listed as 8k. I believe the newer versions have the Reebok logos on them with the cuff while the 7k Pro without the cuff.Tondog, are yours labeled only "Jofa"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tondog 12 Report post Posted July 29, 2011 That's confusing. I'd expect some product difference to go with the labeling difference.Tondog, are yours labeled only "Jofa"?No they have the "RBK" logos as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted July 29, 2011 No they have the "RBK" logos as well. Still confusing, as here's the non-pro 8K with which I'm familiar:http://www.hockeyworld.com/index/page/product/product_id/197/product_name/Reebok+8K+Kinetic+Fit+Elbow+Pads+%2709-+SeniorSo far it looks like two 8K's, one kind (Pro?) also says "Jofa", and comes with and without "Pro" labeling. They don't make it easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarick 5 Report post Posted July 29, 2011 Reebok 8k KFS has nothing in common with the old pro pads.RBK 7k PRO = Jofa 9144RBK 8k PRO = Jofa 9177 (same as 9144 with the extension)I'm guessing elevation's correct that they are European models. Identical to my 7k Pros, which do say JOFA on them somewhere, but are branded RBK.Also, if you want to know how awesome they are, look at those used prices. $140-180 shipped for ELBOW PADS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted July 29, 2011 Reebok 8k KFS has nothing in common with the old pro pads.RBK 7k PRO = Jofa 9144RBK 8k PRO = Jofa 9177 (same as 9144 with the extension)I'm guessing elevation's correct that they are European models. Identical to my 7k Pros, which do say JOFA on them somewhere, but are branded RBK.Also, if you want to know how awesome they are, look at those used prices. $140-180 shipped for ELBOW PADS.That's why the "8K" name is confusing when the pads aren't right there for show and tell.As to the 8K Pro, one LHS here has a bunch for $60 or $70, but won't put them on ebay because he's a dealer, and doesn't think Reebok would like it. There still seem to be plenty around, so folks should be able to get them without being ripped off.I'm still happy with my 10K. Nobody slashes me, so I just need protection when I fall on an elbow, and that does the job for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarick 5 Report post Posted July 29, 2011 They work great for me because I have huge forearms and the non-elastic strap holds them in place really well. It wouldn't be the end of the world if they got lost or damaged, but if I come across another pair I'd probably buy a backup. Don't do that with anything else though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted July 29, 2011 I don't have that problem. My forearms don't generally get much over 13". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MilleniumFalcon 5 Report post Posted July 31, 2011 8K's in Ebay...These look quite a bit different than my 8K's with the extra silver cuff area?!?!these are chinese 8K (2005). they are different than 8K pro made in sweden. there is a difference in weight and quality. I don't recommend to buy these ones, overpriced Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric42434224 1 Report post Posted July 31, 2011 These are one of the Pro JOFA models with the extended cuff used in the NHL.Jofa 5066 on Ebay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tondog 12 Report post Posted July 31, 2011 these are chinese 8K (2005). they are different than 8K pro made in sweden. there is a difference in weight and quality. I don't recommend to buy these ones, overpricedOh crap....too late! I didn't even see the "made in China" label. So are these just cheap knockoffs or does Reebok actually have them made in China as well??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b33f 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2011 I would assume they are not knockoffs, just retail since they are made in China. Don't see those too often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tondog 12 Report post Posted August 1, 2011 I guess I should have been tipped off that they were size 7 when I think conventional wisdom was that size 6 was the largest number they made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted August 1, 2011 I'm pretty sure I've seen the 8K Pro in XL.Here's some other info:http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?/topic/22215-jofa-to-rbk-model-numbers/page__hl__jofahttp://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?/topic/32750-jofarbk-elbow-pad-numbering-system/http://www.epinions.com/review/RBK_8K_Elbow_Pads/content_221590163076 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
