which helmet 8k or intake?

[daveman349]

hey i now that my season is winding down, im starting to think about what equipment i need to buy for next year, because im hoping to have my new gear for hockey camps this summer or at least my training camps in august, and i really need a new helmet im looking at either the RBK 8k or the mission intake do you guys have any ideas which is better?

[SnipeShow8]

hey i now that my season is winding down, im starting to think about what equipment i need to buy for next year, because im hoping to have my new gear for hockey camps this summer or at least my training camps in august, and i really need a new helmet im looking at either the RBK 8k or the mission intake do you guys have any ideas which is better?

Go with the bauer 4000 or 5000, definetley sick lids and dont cost half as much.

[wrstlnggator]

I would get the Bauer 8000, but out of the two you are set on, I would get the Intake.

[SnipeShow8]

I would get the Bauer 8000, but out of the two you are set on, I would get the Intake.

haha, the 8000 is the ugliest thing ive ever seen. makes you look like an astronaut.

[wrstlnggator]

They're comfy though

[daveman349]

ya i saw a bauer 8000 and they are cheaper but they are really ugly so i dont want some thing that looks liek shit, so from what ive heard the intake is better? do you know how much that costs?

[SnipeShow8]

ya i saw a bauer 8000 and they are cheaper but they are really ugly so i dont want some thing that looks liek xxxx, so from what ive heard the intake is better? do you know how much that costs?

The intakes are 100$

[leafsrok]

that's a really good deal on the intake. but i'm partial to my 4000 i got about 3 years ago. it's definately the best helmet i've ever owned. i probably got ripped off though(with "true vision" cage it was $160) the True Vision cage is like a bubble though so don't get that.

i have about three or four friends with 8k's who love them.
personally, i'd go with the intake

[SnipeShow8]

that's a really good deal on the intake. but i'm partial to my 4000 i got about 3 years ago. it's definately the best helmet i've ever owned. i probably got ripped off though(with "true vision" cage it was $160) the True Vision cage is like a bubble though so don't get that.

i have about three or four friends with 8k's who love them.
personally, i'd go with the intake

ya u got ripped of cuz there about 75 with cages right now and those true visions are definetley awful tho.

[leafsrok]

it's Canadian tho, their about 85-95 ish now

[RBK Hockey]

The 8K helmet is really comfortable, fits well and it is extremely protective.
If you are worried about cost, RBK has a 6K that will becoming out soon. That is priced around the same as the Intake and IW will have them in a couple of months.

Honestly, the best way to chose a helmet is to get something that gives you a good fit that offers the most protection. Concussions are no fun!

[SnipeShow8]

The 8K helmet is really comfortable, fits well and it is extremely protective.
If you are worried about cost, RBK has a 6K that will becoming out soon. That is priced around the same as the Intake and IW will have them in a couple of months.

Honestly, the best way to chose a helmet is to get something that gives you a good fit that offers the most protection. Concussions are no fun!

neither is lookin like an ugly plug, the rbks are ugly

[leafsrok]

the intake's the best lookin out of all the new helmets

[Northstarbyheart25]

Though i recomend waiting, has anyone heard of the hefter evo? From what i have heard it is realy good.

heres one like to info on it, http://www.epinions.com/Hefter_Evolution_Helmet
let me know wat you guys think.

[leafsrok]

it looks like the 8000 which is really ugly, but i don't know what it's(the hefter evo) like to wear.

in summary, it looks ugly

[2wayplayer]

1. The Hefter Evolution is not for sale...see the Hefter Evo thread.
2. Helmets are for head protection more than for your good looks. Try on the different helmets for the one that fits the best. If it happens to be the better looking out of all of your options, your better off.

[suppaman]

yeah, like it was said, just go try stuff on, equipment comes down to fit, you can buy the best looking top of the line stuff, but if it doesnt fit right, its still worse than cheap end ugly things that fit you correctly

id also add in response to a few people in this thread, when it comes to protective equipment, especially on the head, you really care that much what it looks like...they all look fine....they are hockey helmets get a grip

[daveman349]

ya im in canada, so the 8k is 200 (thats the first thing that kinda put me off buying that) but they look good but i saw the 6k might be coming out soon any idea how much that costs? if its too much the intake is only 140 here in canada and that helmet would probably be better for me.

[domsmith1991]

id go for the rbk just because uve heard good things from ur friends.

[Burning Bear]

I was comtemplating purchasing either the Mission Intake or the RBK 6K.

I would probably lean towards the 6K, but they don't come in maroon... to the best of my knowledge, anyway.

Does anyone know if they will?

[AAA Milton Eagle]

id go wit the 8ks

[Saintkeat]

well i had my 8k since march and its a bloody good helmet! its light, the customizable fit is neat too. and to be honest i think it looks pretty damn sweet, i don't know what the issue some ppl have with the design cos everyone whos actually seen one loves it. your only concern now is someone stealing it.. i wonder whether i can get my helmet insured.. hmm

[Milton Hockey]

i think the design for the Inatake is overrated the 8K looks the best out of the two

[dpark]

bauer 8000 is better. Go buy one.

[Milton Hockey]

yeah i have had my 8000 for two months and it is so comfy

[leafsrok]

ya im in canada, so the 8k is 200 (thats the first thing that kinda put me off buying that) but they look good but i saw the 6k might be coming out soon any idea how much that costs? if its too much the intake is only 140 here in canada and that helmet would probably be better for me.

i'm canadian too and you got the 8k price right, but where i am the intake's 110

[xxLightningxx]

haha, the 8000 is the ugliest thing ive ever seen. makes you look like an astronaut.


I am an astronaut.

[leafsrok]

:rolleyes: cool :rolleyes:










doubt it

[daveman349]

i'm canadian too and you got the 8k price right, but where i am the intake's 110
ya they've come down here in ottawa and they're about 120 in most places now