RBK X-Pulse 6.0 Goalie Pads

[Jayems]

Hey,

Any you goalies out there had any experience with these pads? I know they're not top tier, but I'm not looking for that. Would like to know what you guys know or think about them. Looks like I could have a good deal from both Inline Warehouse and Goalie Monkey

[CMPunk]

Check em out down at the goalie shop.

[Jayems]

Yeah, they want $100 for shipping. I'd rather spend that on getting them right away, or fixing my helmet. I think price checking here in town is in order too. I'm borrowing a pair of pads from another goalie, and they're the RBK 5 series.. so I'm assuming they can't be that much different. I guess I should have checked that first.. lol

[Temporary_User]

Sorry, don't have any knowledge on these specific pads, but they would look alot better in RED!

[jayswin]

Jayems looking for goalie pads = good for my hockey team.

[soulchoice]

From what I understand they are more like the CCM Vector 6 pads than the 5Ks. Pretty much identical to the CCMs, with a few mods. I remember hearing a lot of vectors breaking down in the leg channel, as they used a cheap nylon, similar to the xpulse. The xpulse is an 11inch pad vs the 12inch for vectors. Also, probably not the best pad if you have a narrow butterfly, though I am sure you could work with it. A pretty stiff pad as well(even with the break in the roll), so good for butterfly.

You can probably check out any of the Sport Swaps, Goalie Shop or Adrenaline Source on Macleod and try them on. However, do some price shopping for sure. Goalie gear in Calgary is essentially a rip off, unless buying from Sport Chek, as its a national chain. Goalie shop, Professional Skate, Tuxedo, BP, they all charge alot more than anywhere in North America.

I would never buy goalie gear in Alberta(Calgary or Edm), way overpriced here. Try them on at one of the shops here and then order from Dukes, Maier Hockey or Goalie Crease in Toronto, Cyclone in Vancouver, even with shipping, you will still save money.

I have a pair of barely used 5ks for sale (34+1) that would sell for cheap if your interested. Used maybe 10 times(shinny), pads are in great shape as I am not a full time goalie, since I play out a majority of the time.

[North East Goon]

If I am 5'11 what size of pads would I need?

[GrrlGoalie33]

Probably a 34+1

[Jayems]

Yeah, calling around town, most places are $100-$250 over the internet price. I'll probably just go over and try them on, tell them I can get it for much cheaper online (I found a place that I can get a whole combo for $520 inc. shipping) and see if they'll discount it.

[soulchoice]

Originally Posted by North East Goon

If I am 5'11 what size of pads would I need?

Depends on your atk. Measure your ankle to knee ratio, distance between your ankle and midpoint of your knee. Once you get that, you can determine appropriate pad length. You just want to make sure you knee fits into the knee cradle properly.

Keep in mind, for example if one was wearing a 34+1 RBK, he would probably need a 35+1 in a Vaughn Velocity, so it depends on the pad.

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by CMPunk

Check em out down at the goalie shop.

Yeah if you wanna buy em at the most expensive price you can I also suggest you head on down there.

I'm a former goalie and I loved lookin around that place, but holy Christ is it expensive in there!

[Jayems]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

Yeah if you wanna buy em at the most expensive price you can I also suggest you head on down there.

I'm a former goalie and I loved lookin around that place, but holy Christ is it expensive in there!

Yep. went there today. They quoted me $819 for the pads, glove and blocker and that INCLUDES the 10% drop in price.

I went to sport check, they were $150 cheaper right away, and I told the guy if he drops it 15% more, he'll have a sale right then and there. He left, came back in 2 seconds and said "sure, why not."


I got it all for just over $600. So while that may be a little more than the price online, at least I don't have to deal with customs, shipping and waiting for 2 weeks.