Overview
The Alkali RPD Team + Roller Hockey Skates offer a big jump in performance, featuring a full composite outsole and Alkali's new Activ Wick liner. Below the boot has also been significantly upgraded, utilizing a full one-piece Aluminum CNC Movement Chassis and Labeda Millenium wheels.
Internally, the Alkali RPD + Team Skate has a new Activ Wick liner that is very efficient at wicking away moisture, while continuing to maintain a high level of comfort. The ultra lightweight boot construction provides a solid amount of support and stability, even for the advanced level players; plus it can be heatmolded for a truly personalized fit. The redesigned flexible tendon guard offers more durability than in the past but still allows for maximum range of motion through each stride.
- Heritage: RPD Team / CA7
- 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:
- Ultra 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:
- Activ Wick Liner
- Very durable material wicks away moisture and keeps feet dry
- 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 Composite Outsole
- Enhanced rigidity and stiffness provides more power per stride
- Frame:
- Labeda Movement One-Piece CNC Aluminum Chassis
- CNC Extruded for a high quality and long lasting finish
- Size 4.0 = all 68mm wheels
- Size 5.0 = all 76mm wheels
- Alkali Square Flush Two-Piece 6mm Axles
- Wheels:
- Labeda Millennium 74A (X-Soft) Indoor Wheels
- Dual durometer construction provides excellent grip and speed
- Ideal for sport court, wood and smooth concrete surfaces
- Bearings:
- ABEC 9 608 Bearings
- Weight of a Size 9D skate: 1,416 grams