Ken35 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Hello All, Just wondering if anybody out there ties their skates using this method. I was tempted to try it but so far have not. It seems reasonable if you suffer from lacebite. I know there are other ways to achieve this as well. Feel free to share if you have one. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalls Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Funnily enough trying this still gave me lace bite lol. I will say it does put you more forward just like he said though and have tried it for a while last year and tried again just last week actually. Using the method above made my skate feel too sloppy even if I had them super tight. I personally like a tighter feel and so I'm going to keep doing what I've been doing and just lacing them up normal but using a "bunga pad" for the lace bite. Haven't had lace bite since using them and they work great. I have thin Cutshield skate socks and then I put the bunga pad over top of those and lace the skate as tight as I want to. Here's the Amazon link for those interested or have issues with their lace bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCLALabrat Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Been doing it a few months, it's a good compromise for minimizing lace nite and maximizing forward flex while giving reasonable tightness in the ankle, but my skates still get too sloppy up high even using this technique. Konekts get here today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froese Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 I've actually been using this for a while and I do love the added ankle flexion, but agree that the challenge is still managing to get you skate to feel tight enough. I've experimented with only going up to the second eyelet as opposed to all the way to the top, and then down to the third eyelet for the final tie, in an attempted to minimize the distance the lace travels up the length of the skate outside of any eyelet which I think contributes to the challenge of keeping it tight. See included pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Seems like a convoluted way to do the same thing as just not using the top eyelet on your skate. I haven't tied up the top eyelet on my skate for a few years now and don't see any point of changing. Sounds like y'all need to work on your ankle strength. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCLALabrat Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 I agree to a point, but my laces just get too loose over time to the point my ankles get wobbly/floppy and I catch edges when I'm fatigued. I think there's a limit to which you can blame ankle strength vs just finding a better solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froese Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 7 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: Seems like a convoluted way to do the same thing as just not using the top eyelet on your skate. I haven't tied up the top eyelet on my skate for a few years now and don't see any point of changing. Sounds like y'all need to work on your ankle strength. I'm going to have to respectfully disagree here In actuality this method is closer to leaving the top two eyelets open in terms of ankle support. Skipping just the top one cinches your ankle a lot more than the way described in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 5 minutes ago, UCLALabrat said: I think there's a limit to which you can blame ankle strength vs just finding a better solution. And remove my ability to sit upon my high horse? Not in a million years. I'm surprised you find that your laces get looser though. I don't use wax lace (hate 'em) and have zero issues with my skates getting looser. 1 minute ago, froese said: I'm going to have to respectfully disagree here You should disrespectfully disagree, it's more fun. Quote In actuality this method is closer to leaving the top two eyelets open in terms of ankle support. Skipping just the top one cinches your ankle a lot more than the way described in this thread. I guess I don't find any "cinching" issues with how I tie up my skates. But I also tie my left and right foot up differently. So maybe I'm the odd one out here (with super muscular ankles) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froese Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 1 minute ago, coopaloop1234 said: And remove my ability to sit upon my high horse? Not in a million years. I'm surprised you find that your laces get looser though. I don't use wax lace (hate 'em) and have zero issues with my skates getting looser. You should disrespectfully disagree, it's more fun. I guess I don't find any "cinching" issues with how I tie up my skates. But I also tie my left and right foot up differently. So maybe I'm the odd one out here (with super muscular ankles) If nothing else, at least you've finally realized you're odd. I think we've made some good progress here today. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL42 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 do a runners heel lock on the 2nd and 3 rd from top eyelet. then close off the top with Option b strap. u can also tuck the skate lace under the stap so they dont get undone. on the video the VH skates are tighter fit then bauer skates less heel slips to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncho Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 I use this method and I quite like it. I have weak skinny ankles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken35 Posted October 9 Author Share Posted October 9 Thank you all for the responses. I appreciate the feedback. I guess this is something to try and see if it works for me. I will also try some of the other suggestions provided here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 I tried it and couldn't necessarily get a comfy fit in cinching the laces. Ankles felt wobbly the first 5-10 minutes but the added flex was well welcomed. I won't use it again though. I had tried the Ben Scrivens approach a while back and preferred that one to this one honestly. I've also tried just leaving the top eyelet free and that was ok too I guess. Short from cutting a slit on the sides in the curb where the ankle meets the top of the foot, I don't know what else could work. I did think about the B Strap on top and the shortest laces just for the bottom part but I'm not gonna spend 40$ + for something I'm not sure about yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyGrips13 Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 I’m using this method for about a month now. I had to switch to shorter laces last week because using fewer holes caused excess lace after tying. I honestly don’t notice much of a difference. I don’t get lace bite either way. I wear old Graf 750 skates. I’ll keep doing this method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 4 hours ago, WillyGrips13 said: I’m using this method for about a month now. I had to switch to shorter laces last week because using fewer holes caused excess lace after tying. I honestly don’t notice much of a difference. I don’t get lace bite either way. I wear old Graf 750 skates. I’ll keep doing this method. I think the key difference here is the skates you are in - Graf 750s have some flex to them. Newer model skates are crazy stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyGrips13 Posted November 12 Share Posted November 12 19 minutes ago, Chenner29 said: I think the key difference here is the skates you are in - Graf 750s have some flex to them. Newer model skates are crazy stiff. Yeah, I figured that was the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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