It?s hard to come up with skates that fit me well and feel comfortable around my foot. Especially, if you play in a competitive league, you don?t want skates that offer poor protection and feel very stiff. It?s not even funny how often after using the skates for only 5 or 6 months, the toe piece completely dissembles from the rest of the skate.
And the skates being still wet after 3 or 4 games in is not an option. It?s just too risky. And with the stitching connecting the different parts beginning to fall apart, it?s just a matter of time before you have to look for another pair of skates.
Now you?re probably wondering ?but what can I do about it??
Obviously, nobody can guarantee that the skate will protect you from all the problems that might occur.
But what if I told you that there is a skate that was lightweight and felt comfortable around your foot without compromising any protection?
Sounds like a dream, right?
Well, guess what? There actually is such a skate and it is currently the most popular skate on the market.
It is called CCM Ribcor 50K. It’s an innovative skate that is designed to give you mind blowing agility with the type of control that allows you to turn on a dime. In fact, the highest levels of the NHL use the very same technology to maximize their performance levels!
What Exactly Does it Do?
The CCM Ribcor 50k skates made a huge impact on the CCM Hockey lineup. The release helped to complete the transition from Reebok to CCM for the Ribcor line, and also helped to refresh the entire Ribcor line with new and updated technology.
Design and Construction:
- The CCM Ribcor 50K skates offer a tapered design with a slightly narrow forefoot, narrow heel, and low volume. The skate was designed for players seeking better range of motion and tremendous agility, all the while remaining incredibly comfortable.
- A brand new pump was introduced in the new Ribcor?s, and an emphasis was placed on efficiency. The new pump requires fewer pumps, and a new shape helps to improve the customized fit and heel lock you receive from pumping.
- The all new Ribcor Elite Quarter Package provides not only great agility, but also tremendous out of the box comfort. The quarter package design uses stiff carbon inserts connected to the flexible composite materials to offer stiffness and stability in one package. Of course the inner core of the quarter is also heat moldable to help give you an even more customized fit.
What About The Fit Inside The Boot?
Inside the boot, you will find a nice dual zone liner featuring tacky nash and clarino. The tacky nash portion helps improve heel lock, while the clarino offers great moisture management properties and excellent durability. The addition of thick comfort foams in the ankle help to improve comfort and fit as well.
What Else Does it Do?
The SpeedBlade black stainless steel runners are another great feature added to the Ribcor 50k skates. The black coating, which hardens the surface and gives you an extra bite, also adds another design element to the black skates. These black runners help to complete the dynamite look of the Ribcor skates.
You can quickly tell that the skates are meant for players who see agility as a big part of their game. While there was enough stiffness for a high level of play, it was certainly a more flexible boot than the Tacks or Jetspeed.
How Much Does It Cost?
Its retail price is $699.99. But because of the demand that just hit the market, you can get these at a really good price from Hockey Monkey.
Considering what a nightmare it would be to have your feet damaged by poor protection and skates dissembled, I think it is fair to say that the price you pay for these all-round skates is nothing.
Besides, with the 50K you will save a lot of time and headache not having to worry about the customized fit or foot pain anymore!
Where can you get it?
You can buy it directly from the company’s website by clicking here.
Overall Impressions:
At the end of the day, I?m a player who looks for glove like fit without losing any protection. My opinion is that these deliver results especially for the amount that you pay.