Reebok 8K Pump Inline Hockey Skate Overview

by The Shifted Librarian

Reebok 8K Pump Inline Hockey Skate Overview

I like to keep things simple when it comes to writing, so with that being said, lets cover some features of the Reebok 8K Pump Inline Hockey Skate starting from the ground up.

Wheels and Bearings:

Equipped with the Rink Rat Hornet wheel, this is the perfect wheel for the high level indoor inline hockey player.  It is rated at a XXX softness and equipped with Rink Rats patented M-Tech technology, making for excellent grip and explosive acceleration.  Paired with ABEC 9 rated bearings you are going to be leaving your competition wondering where you went.

Chassis:

The Tri-Di Lite Chassis that you will find on the 8K is made from extruded aluminum with the following front to back wheel configuration (72mm-76mm-76mm-80mm).  The extruded aluminum chassis is very light weight and stiff which will be great for optimizing a skaters energy transfer.  The wheel configuration helps get the skater lower to the ground to help with their center of gravity and a correcting skating position.

Boot and The Pump:

Starting with the outsole on the boot, the 8K has a full composite outsole that not only reduces the overall weight of the skate but also helps in making the skate stiffer.  The quarters of the boot are combination of polyester and synthetic leathers, creating a very lightweight and durable design.  The Pump is hands down the best skate technology since sliced bread!  The air bladders in the heel portion of the boot do a great job conforming the skate to even the most miss shapen feet.  If you have an oddly shaped heel or a bone spur, use The Pump to its fullest extent to get a comfortable and customized fit.  Lastly, there is some nice ventilation in the toe box and throughout the quarters of the skate to help keep your foot dry and cool when skating.

Sizing:

When trying this skate on I noticed that it was a touch wider in the toe box compared to most Mission and Bauer skates.  I am right between a D and an E width for normal shoes and decided to go with the standard D width as these run a little wider than other skate companies.  Also I went directly with Reebok sizing recommendations with 1.5 sizes smaller than your regular US shoe size.  Here is a Size Chart if you have any questions or concerns about sizing.

Overall:

I found the Reebok 8K Pump Inline Skate to be a great value for the money.  It is an upper end skate for the intermediate to advanced level players that are looking for a great skate without breaking the bank.  So what are you waiting for?  Say goodbye to buyers remorse and treat yourself to a pair, I have no regreats with my decision!

Related Used Air Hockey Videos

Came also out for: Amiga Amstrad CPC Atari ST Commodore 64 DOS ZX Spectrum Game description: Four Indoor Sports are compiled in this entry to DesignStar's SportTime line of recreations. Ten-Pin Bowling, Air Hockey, Darts and (except on the Commodore 64) Ping Pong are featured. The menus and options screens have the same feel as Clubhouse Sports. Each game has computer opponents at multiple skill levels plus human-versus-human and demo modes, and matches can consist of varying numbers of rounds, with other options depending on the game. Ten-pin bowling is played from a side-on view, although once the shot has been taken you see the results unfold from the bowler's view. There are three stages to taking a shot. Move the player up and down to line up his run-up, pressing fire to set the position. Then, do the same to set the angle of the shot. Finally, after pressing fire to start the run-up, press it again to time the release of the ball, as close to the line as possible. Darts has 4 skill and 3 speed levels, and players can play to 301, 501 or 701, to vary game length or provide a handicapping system. You can also set whether scoring must start or end with a double. Viewed from behind the board, you must first line up the dart, then set the dart's curvature and power by stopping a curved gauge on the right, then a rising power bar on the left. The view then changes twice - first a behind-the-player view to show the dart's approach, then a close-up of the board to show ...
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Find More Used Air Hockey Articles