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On 1/31/2018 at 3:51 PM, SaveByRichter35 said:

Try doing leg exercises to build your leg strength.  I would flip the fuck out if I found that my gear was covered in shit because someone doesn't have the strength to push 6 feet on ice and resorted to putting some kind of shit on their pads.

Whoa, easy killer!  I definitely could have been more clear about several things, but I'm not sure your response was reasonable.

Clarification 1:  The residue I was talking about was something I wanted people to be aware of so they didn't throw freshly Shined pads on their car upholstery.  It's not something that you'd get on your pads playing after I did.

Clarification 2:  I actually agree with most of what you said, but I'd also add "Buy the right gear" to the list.   I started experimenting with beeswax, SnoSeal, and eventually tire gel after I got back into hockey 5-6 years ago, after a lengthy layoff.  I was using old 12" Battram pads stuffed with shredded foam, and couldn't figure out how guys could zip around the crease when I felt like I was velcroed to the ice, hence my quest to reduce the coefficient of friction on my pads.  On a whim I picked up a pair of used Reebok P2 pads to try a "butterfly pad", and very quickly figured out it wasn't a lack of strength, flexibility, technique, or anything else that was holding me back.  It was quite simply that I was asking the pads to do something they weren't really build to do as well as modern gear.   Since then I've moved on the Brians Gnetik 5.0's and now SubZero 3's, and agree that no extra "sliding dope" is really needed.  As the Gnetiks broke down I tried the tire gel on them for a game, but found that the loss of control far outweighed the benefit.   I also tried mink oil on the Subs for one game after reading this thread, but didn't find any real difference one way or the other.  

With all of that said, I used the tire gel on the Battrams for several months with no ill effects to the pads.  It's definitely the only substance that made a noticeable difference in how successful I was with my attempts at butterfly slides.  If someone really wanted to radically increase sliding distance+speed at the expense of virtually all control, give it a try.    

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On 8/13/2017 at 4:17 PM, bunnyman666 said:

I wonder if using heat guns to melt it in would not work it in better?

Sorry to revive a zombified thread, but that really wouldn't matter here.  That only works on leather where the Sno Seal or other thing can actually get absorbed.  On something like Jenpro or other synthetics, nothing is getting absorbed so there's no point in melting it since it just sits on top of the surface.

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On 3/5/2018 at 2:39 PM, Puckstopper said:
Whoa, easy killer!  I definitely could have been more clear about several things, but I'm not sure your response was reasonable.

Clarification 1:  The residue I was talking about was something I wanted people to be aware of so they didn't throw freshly Shined pads on their car upholstery.  It's not something that you'd get on your pads playing after I did.

Clarification 2:  I actually agree with most of what you said, but I'd also add "Buy the right gear" to the list.   I started experimenting with beeswax, SnoSeal, and eventually tire gel after I got back into hockey 5-6 years ago, after a lengthy layoff.  I was using old 12" Battram pads stuffed with shredded foam, and couldn't figure out how guys could zip around the crease when I felt like I was velcroed to the ice, hence my quest to reduce the coefficient of friction on my pads.  On a whim I picked up a pair of used Reebok P2 pads to try a "butterfly pad", and very quickly figured out it wasn't a lack of strength, flexibility, technique, or anything else that was holding me back.  It was quite simply that I was asking the pads to do something they weren't really build to do as well as modern gear.   Since then I've moved on the Brians Gnetik 5.0's and now SubZero 3's, and agree that no extra "sliding dope" is really needed.  As the Gnetiks broke down I tried the tire gel on them for a game, but found that the loss of control far outweighed the benefit.   I also tried mink oil on the Subs for one game after reading this thread, but didn't find any real difference one way or the other.  

With all of that said, I used the tire gel on the Battrams for several months with no ill effects to the pads.  It's definitely the only substance that made a noticeable difference in how successful I was with my attempts at butterfly slides.  If someone really wanted to radically increase sliding distance+speed at the expense of virtually all control, give it a try.    

I don’t think your crazy for trying. There’s a reason that Bauer, Brian’s and CCM are using materials to improve sliding surfaces. There’s a way to use material science to make you fatser.

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On 7/8/2017 at 5:18 AM, bunnyman666 said:

I have used shoe waterproofing spray and clear shoe polish. It enhances the slide for certain, but temporarily. I first started doing it on my Vaughn California Tan (as that product really needs SnoSeal to prevent it from wearing and sticking to the ice). I did that in addition to the SnoSeal on those pads, and it not only helped them slide better, but kept the wear down to a minimum. 

I see no need for a specialised product when other products that you can get from the shoe care aisle in the store work just as well.

This rabbit suspects that the Passau Slide polish is not much more than that, frankly. This is where a side by each comparison would be helpful.

I used some Scotchguard on my Vaughn California Tan pads as a test. I have used SnoSeal before. Do you think I should stick with it on these pads? How about for other pads like My Supremes and 580s?

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I have been using Passau sliding polish for almost 2 months now, I apply before each skate. I have seen an improvement in the pads sliding ability, also I think it is a good idea to have the added protection on the sliding area of your pads which help prolonging the life of your pads. 

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Had to lend my pads to a friend recently who complained that they were not slick. I never really noticed anything before but after this was said, i decided to try something. Had this lying around in the basement, I think I paid around 5$ or so. Worked very well. I applied, waited a little, and wiped off. 

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Tried both Ice Kream and sliding polish - both were fine, but not extraordinary. For the hell of it, tried a little paste wax (I use for my table saw) and holy shit.  What a difference.  Didn't yellow or any negatives, but the sliding difference was noticeable compared to the other products. 

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On 2/3/2019 at 7:19 PM, Taco said:

Had to lend my pads to a friend recently who complained that they were not slick. I never really noticed anything before but after this was said, i decided to try something. Had this lying around in the basement, I think I paid around 5$ or so. Worked very well. I applied, waited a little, and wiped off. 

Was it slick for the whole game??

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