Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Reebok 8K Pump Roller Hockey Skates offer an excellent advanced level performance.
Reebok has used a couple of different materials in the quarter panels of the 8K skate. The majority is polyester and synthetic leather. This offers great support ideal for an advanced level of play. These materials also gives the skate a more traditional feel. The Pump® helps secure the ankle and lock the heel down ensuring a great customized fit. The Pump® features two air bladders embedded in each quarter panel. As each of these bladders are filled with air it reduces the space in the boot, and forms to the players foot.
The 8K inline hockey skate also features a composite outsole that maximizes energy transfer, for a reactive and responsive feel. This material is also exceptionally light keeping the skate light on your feet.
Reebok has used the Tri-Di frame setup using three different size wheels, to offer great maneuverability, stopping ability, and speed. The 8K skates also feature the Rink Rat Hornet wheels in a custom white color to match the 8K boot and frame.
The 8K skate offers great performance and a crispy white and black color scheme.
- Quarter Package:
- Polyester and synthetic leather - Lightweight, durable quarter that provides structure and stability for a more powerful stride
- Liner:
- Clarino Microfiber
- Heel Support / Ankle Padding:
- The Pump® technology:
- The pump chamber surrounds the ankle.
- Inflating the pump to causes it to conform to the the individual foot, locking in support
- The pump inflator ball fills the pump chamber with air
- The pump release valve is used to let air out of the pump chamber
- Offers an instant custom fit
- The Pump® technology:
- Ventilation:
- Air Exchange System™- Ventilation on the front and side of the toe cap
- Drier feet means better fitting skate
- Air Exchange System™- Ventilation on the front and side of the toe cap
- Lace System:
- SkateLock™ mounted on a lightweight minimized base harnesses agility
- Customize your support by tightening the top 3 eyelets independently of the forefoot
- SkateLock™ mounted on a lightweight minimized base harnesses agility
- Footbed:
- F.I.T. System
- Outsole:
- Composite outsole - Lightweight and stiff for maximum energy transfer
- Frame:
- Tri-Di™ Lite Extruded Aluminum frame:
- New geometry has an increased strength to weight ratio & optimizes shock absorption for vibration reduction
- Tri-Di™ frame uses 72mm(1), 76mm(2) and 80mm(1) wheels
- Tri-Di™ Lite Extruded Aluminum frame:
- Wheels:
- Rink Rat Hornet 76A - Featuring Mtech™ offering unmatched grip, and superior speed
- Bearings:
- 608ZZ Abec 9 bearing
- Level of Play: Ideal for advanced to pro level of play
- Weight of One Size 9D skate: 1,375 grams
- Sizing Guidelines: Reebok skate generally fit a 1 1/2 down from your regular shoe size
- Fit:
- Forefoot: Medium-Wide
- Volume: Medium-High
- Heel Pocket:Medium-Wide
- Stance: Traditional
- Sizes: 6-12 D and E width
Previous Feedback
Comments:LOVE THE BOOT ,THE WHITE ON WHITE IS WHAT IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR,FOR YEARS!! BUT THE CHASIS SET UP IN TERRIBLE,IVE NEVER FELT SO OFF BALANCED IN MY LIFE.IAM MIGHT BE LOOKING TO GET SOME BAUERS DUE TO THE HI/LO SET UP.
From: GLENN
Comments:Skated in my first game with these last night. VERY comfy fit. i normally wore blister guards with my CCM Vector 8.0, but i didn't have to with the RBK 8k. i'm a person that normally likes having the foot laces a bit loose, with the ankle very tight. the pump and lace lock work superb together. awesome looking skates at a very good price.
From: Arturo HI
Comments:I got these skates last week. They are the best inline skates I have ever had. They fit your feet perfectly and keep your feet from moving at all. They look so sick out the box the pictures really don't do them justice. The rick rat wheels are sick as well. Give me more of an ice stride which is what I am used to. I would highly recommend this skate to everyone.
From: Mitch
Comments:These skates are buttery right out of the box. Just played a game with them and they already feel broken in. No foot pain. Great grip too.
From: Ben The West Side
Comments:I just bought these a couple of weeks ago. I've managed to use them in 5 or 6 practices and for a game. They're extremely soft right out of the box, almost too soft for my taste.. they feel kind of "clumsy", they're chunkier than other skates like bauer or CCM, this is probably due to the pump feature which thickens upper portion of the boot. They also feel loose when not pumped, especially if you have a skinny ankle like in my case.
From: Nolan
Comments:They look amazing I love the white on white. I just bought them so we will see how they do. I had the old 5k without the pump so i'm looking forward to using the pump feature.
From: Brian
Comments:Needed new skates so i thought i go with something a little different then i usually would buy, these were comfy right out of the box, had a great feel, and the wheels are grippy. The skatelock on the laces is a cool feature as well. Anyways dope skate and not to bad of a price.
From: Ryan