Overview
The Alkali RPD Comp + Roller Hockey Skates are ideal for the intermediate to advanced player who's looking for a high performing skate that doesn't have the matching high price tag. For the first time in the line, the RPD + Comp Skates feature a lightweight composite outsole connected to a full one-piece aluminum Movement chassis for maximum energy transfer and power.
The Movement chassis holds Labeda RPG wheels with Abec 9 bearings for top notch grip, speed and glide. The RPD + Comp skates come with a fully heatmoldable quarter package for a customized fit, while the Tac-Lite liner keeps feet dry and extends the life of the skate.
- Heritage: RPD Comp / CA5
- Level of Play Guideline: Performance
- Fit Guidelines: General fit aspects of the Alkali boot are med-high volume, narrow-med heel pocket, medium-wide across top of foot and forefoot and toe box. Aggressive stance.
- Sizing Guidelines:
- For players with a shoe size 9.5 or smaller, select a full skate size (1.0) down from your shoe size
- For players with a shoe size 10 or larger, select a half skate size (1/2) down from your shoe size
Specifications
- Quarter Package:
- Lightweight Nylon Quarter Package with additional stiffeners
- Provides strategic stiffness and support in key areas
- Excellent heat moldability after being baked for a true personalized fit
- Comfort Edge Wraps at the tops of the quarter package to prevent high ankle abrasions
- Strategic wear patches on the insides and outsides of the boot for increased durability
- Reduced Toe Spring
- Decreases the angle of the boot from the balls of the feet to the toes
- Allows players to get over the front of the skate and power through strides
- Ankle Foams and Heel Support:
- HyperLock L Pads
- Memory foam ankle pads strategically lock heel for maximum power transfer
- Flexible Injected Tendon Guard with improved durability
- Allows players to achieve a full extension
- Liner:
- Tac-Lite Nylex Liner
- Comfortable and durable liner that wicks away moisture
- Tongue Construction:
- Three-Piece 7mm White Felt Tongue with an Anti-Lace Bite Insert
- Fully ventilated for good airflow without sacrificing protection
- High Density foam offers solid protection and heat moldability
- Outsole:
- Maximum Power Transfer Injected TPR Outsole
- Frame:
- Labeda Movement One-Piece Extruded Aluminum Chassis
- Fully extruded and stamped for excellent strength and durability
- Size 4.0 = all 68mm wheels
- Size 5.0 = all 76mm wheels
- Alkali Square Flush Two-Piece 6mm Axles
- Wheels:
- Labeda RPG 74A (X-Soft) Indoor Wheels
- Dual-urethane core for an awesome balance of durability and grip
- Ideal for sport court, wood and smooth concrete surfaces
- Bearings:
- ABEC 9 608 Bearings
- Weight of a Size 9D skate: 1,360 grams
