So it looks like we are taking the long road to qualify for the world cup…. We started the match with one of the strongest NZ line ups seen so far this year. I am glad I had a good warm up as right from the first whistle the Aussies had us under the pump. [...]

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With more goalkeepers wanting to ‘pad down’, ice hockey elbows are being worn more and more. With not many hockey companies producing elbow pads, they provide a decent level of protection for high level matches, with the flexibility for those desired reflex saves.

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After a long August, I have finally had the time to write my review of my Robo elbow guards I won during the Review Your Kit Competition. I will divide the article in four sections: At first sight First time using them Tech specs Overall impression So…read away. At First Sight When my elbow guards came in [...]

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Finally in to the 5th and final test of our series against Malaysia. We now find ourselves in Taupo where the great weather has finally turned to rain. The locals really got behind the team and the test match organising a great dinner with some kids from the region and then having a great turnout [...]

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Hello amazing goalkeepers… We have had a few requests to add a translation option to the site and so here it is… Positioned at bottom of the left hand menu, you can now view the website text in any of the 20 languages in the drop down menu. Please let us know how the translation [...]

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Sorry guys and gals a slight technical glitch on the last post (forgot to attach the images doh!)  The pics are now updated to view the new Obrella.. Click here to view

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We are pleased to announce new wet weather goalie protection. The OBRELLA has gone through extensive testing in New Zealand and Midlands UK and has proved tremendously popular with goalkeepers of all ages. The OBRELLA works through a unique and patented attachment. The clip has been designed to fit on all OBO helmets and rear [...]

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So on to game 3 against Malaysia: After a disappointing 2nd test ending in a 1-1 draw we moved on from the lovely Palmerston North (the home of OBO) to Napier. The blacksticks played well as a team and dominated the match, we were rewarded with a nice goal to Simon Child. One of the [...]

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Here is a quick video of Jimmy from OBO World HQ showing how to re-strap your ROBO LHP. Preparation – You will need the following equipment;

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Question: I play for club and school in Australia and I train with a division one team on the side. Last week during division one training I was hit in the belly of my kicker last years Yahoo and it kind of hurt. I was fine at the time and I continued to train. Afterwards [...]

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