Znowleopard Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I received my new neck guard from paw a week ago and its great...apart from one problem. Just wearing it around the house i notice that the edge of the side flaps rub against my neck and make it quite uncomfortable to wear. Any ideas how i could fix this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadlocked1 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I would not be happy with that design. Maltese can be worn directly against the skin. This looks like it needs to be worn over a sports turtleneck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt30 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 The best thing you can do is contact Sara. I’m sure she would be concerned that you aren’t satisfied with your purchase and she will make things right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Znowleopard Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 38 minutes ago, Matt30 said: The best thing you can do is contact Sara. I’m sure she would be concerned that you aren’t satisfied with your purchase and she will make things right. If i lived in the us i would, but it took ages to send to here to europe so if if can fix it my self i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Znowleopard Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 54 minutes ago, dreadlocked1 said: I would not be happy with that design. Maltese can be worn directly against the skin. This looks like it needs to be worn over a sports turtleneck. i think its just a minor oversight in the placement of the side pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadlocked1 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Minor if it's wearable, major if it"s not. I have some under armour cold gear shirts that have a collar on them. i would imagine that would help instead of getting something attached to the neck gaurd to cover and smooth out those areas. Do you have anything like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Znowleopard Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 2 hours ago, dreadlocked1 said: Minor if it's wearable, major if it"s not. I have some under armour cold gear shirts that have a collar on them. i would imagine that would help instead of getting something attached to the neck gaurd to cover and smooth out those areas. Do you have anything like that? Fair enough its major then, i dont but ill look into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Looks like a pretty straightforward fix. I'll draw a picture for you: You'll want to rip out the seam in the red. Don't touch the seam in yellow, that's what she used to close the shoulder triangle. Follow the seam she made, but attach it on the outside of the collar instead. Don't pull the threads too taught as you are stitching, or else the neck piece may stiffen up and follow the thread you are laying down. Putting the shoulder triangle on the outside will help keep these pieces from chafing your neck - good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayluv54 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 If it's just too abrasive on your skin, I would just stitch a piece of cloth over it and call it done. Why start ripping seams? I would also contact Sarah. I use a few of her products and if there is a design flaw or issue with fit, she will want to be involved. I do have a PAW neck guard too but it doesn't have those big flaps on the sides, so I don't have any issues like that. I did however request a non-elastic strap for the back because I didn't like it to stretch when my chesty pulled on it and she made me one and sent it out no charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Znowleopard Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 yeah ill either completely remove the flaps or i think just sew a little strip of soft cloth over the seem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff da goalie Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 9:13 AM, dreadlocked1 said: I would not be happy with that design. Maltese can be worn directly against the skin. This looks like it needs to be worn over a sports turtleneck. Maltese is also a small fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Znowleopard Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, jeff da goalie said: Maltese is also a small fortune. Yeah exactly i already paid alot for this one, im not made of money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 40 minutes ago, Znowleopard said: Yeah exactly i already paid alot for this one, im not made of money If everyone wore the chesty properly the unit should come up to cover your necks, this is why I won't buy a neck guard for over $100 that's insane. I bought not long ago the Bauer Vapor neck guard for like $40 and it does the job, my chest rides up so it's fine, I've seen goalie with no neck guards or danglers. @jeff da goalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Znowleopard Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 14 minutes ago, mr_shifty1982 said: If everyone wore the chesty properly the unit should come up to cover your necks, this is why I won't buy a neck guard for over $100 that's insane. I bought not long ago the Bauer Vapor neck guard for like $40 and it does the job, my chest rides up so it's fine, I've seen goalie with no neck guards or danglers. @jeff da goalie For me a neck guard is alot cheaper than a new chest unit, also it seems more protective as its connected to my neck compered toa chest that can move around easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Znowleopard said: For me a neck guard is alot cheaper than a new chest unit, also it seems more protective as its connected to my neck compered toa chest that can move around easier Yes, if that's the case it's fine. Does your chesty go up enough close to your neck when in a ready shot position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Znowleopard Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 Just now, mr_shifty1982 said: Yes, if that's the case it's fine. Does your chesty go up enough close to your neck when in a ready shot position? Nope its a CCM premier thats too big and hangs quite low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadlocked1 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I cut my neckguard out of my Simmons 995 c/a. I'm not a big guy and it came too far off my neck and body, getting in the way my mask's ability to look down. With the Maltese, there are no hangups. I get the OP paid alot,and can't re-invest, but these experiences are what make the forum great for others to review and help in a decision making process of their own. Honestly feel bad...you look into a collared sports T yet? I wish i had better repair advice, but I dont. The above how-to is very helpful, but also appears that it will wear slightly differently and push the wings out at least another inch, maybe that's acceptable. Please let us know how you choose to resolve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayluv54 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 15 hours ago, jeff da goalie said: Maltese is also a small fortune. way overpriced for what it is..IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayluv54 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 20 hours ago, Znowleopard said: yeah ill either completely remove the flaps or i think just sew a little strip of soft cloth over the seem Definitely reach out to Sara though. She might have something we haven't thought of. She's great to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngle41 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 16 hours ago, mr_shifty1982 said: If everyone wore the chesty properly the unit should come up to cover your necks, this is why I won't buy a neck guard for over $100 that's insane. I bought not long ago the Bauer Vapor neck guard for like $40 and it does the job, my chest rides up so it's fine, I've seen goalie with no neck guards or danglers. @jeff da goalie While I can certainly understand what you're trying to say... the operative would is should here. I wore my Premier properly and still ended up with this beauty through my Vaughn neck guard. Went ahead and did the insanity move to Maltese. True it's VERY expensive for a neck guard but after testing one out I can say these bruises (and potential broken clavicle) won't be a concern any longer. Also should be the last one I need to buy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 @BadAngle41 what happened there though? Did it hit skin? The neck guard or chesty? Was the shot too close that you flinched? Just wondering....cuz even though it was close to me, I got nothing but a stinger or a tiny bruise in 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 27 minutes ago, BadAngle41 said: That looks like it may have hurt a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 39 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: That looks like it may have hurt a little bit. They all look like that, a little sting turns into a map of Italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 26 minutes ago, mr_shifty1982 said: They all look like that, a little sting turns into a map of Italy I was thinking Greenland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngle41 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 1 hour ago, mr_shifty1982 said: @BadAngle41 what happened there though? Did it hit skin? The neck guard or chesty? Was the shot too close that you flinched? Just wondering....cuz even though it was close to me, I got nothing but a stinger or a tiny bruise in 8 years. I honestly don't recall aside from it being a clapper that got tipped, and I didn't have time to adjust before it hit me. Didn't hit skin. It may never happen to you, but over the 30 years I've been in net I've had it happen enough, and with the availability of better materials and in place where I can spend that much, I just decided to upgrade my neck guard. I guess my neck/clavicle situation can be compared to what other guys experience w/ stingers off the arms. I don't ever really get them, but I can see how it does to others. It actually looked worse that it felt, but my point is when things are moving fast, gaps happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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