Big2 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Guys I am looking at getting my son a new CA, and right know I am interested in Vaughn Ventur SLR Pro. My only problem is that the arms are not adjustable, I would like to get the CA modified per the Brians arm adjustment system. Can someone tell me if they ever got this type of modification and where I should go for this type of work?? Ideally in Canada if possibel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 My first course of action is to see a cobbler (shoe repair person), bring in your CA and pix of what this system looks like. They could probably make a system like that or just make something simple that would work similarly (if not executed the same way). If it were me, I would separate the arms from the chest, sew on jenpro on each part, poke holes, install eyelets and lace in the arms to the chest protector. This would not be that hard to do at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 On 4/16/2017 at 8:41 AM, Big2 said: Guys I am looking at getting my son a new CA, and right know I am interested in Vaughn Ventur SLR Pro. My only problem is that the arms are not adjustable, I would like to get the CA modified per the Brians arm adjustment system. Can someone tell me if they ever got this type of modification and where I should go for this type of work?? Ideally in Canada if possibel? Is custom an option for you? If you asked Vaughn for lace in arms, they could probably accommodate that. If you want to go stock, then Bunnyman is dead on. Any hockey repair or cobbler should be able to cut that, sew up the cuts, and add eyelits for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 TGN - never thought of going custom will look into this! Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 15 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: Is custom an option for you? If you asked Vaughn for lace in arms, they could probably accommodate that. If you want to go stock, then Bunnyman is dead on. Any hockey repair or cobbler should be able to cut that, sew up the cuts, and add eyelits for you. Eyelifts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayluv54 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 15 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: Is custom an option for you? If you asked Vaughn for lace in arms, they could probably accommodate that. If you want to go stock, then Bunnyman is dead on. Any hockey repair or cobbler should be able to cut that, sew up the cuts, and add eyelits for you. Its not that difficult to do yourself either. I had a Sherwood T100 that I needed to shorten the arms on, so I went to Walmart and bought a pack of grommets that came with the tool and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srsieve Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I did the same thing on my Bauer. Just removed the arms by using an exacto knife to cut the stitching that held it together. Installled a couple grommets on each side and laced them in with bungee cords. That made them adjustable and provides more give at the same time. Best of both worlds, IMO. My last C/A was a Koho that already had grommets, so all I had to do was replace the lacing with bungee cords. It wasn't difficult at all, however, if you are not comfortable doing it yourself, any shoe repair place should be able to do this for you relatively cheaply. I don't have a picture of my Bauer, however, I did add a picture of my Koho. If you are adding grommets, you would only need 2 or 3 on each arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 To all - this is past my DIY capabilities so I will pass on doing this myself! Was able to track down a guy that did some repairs to my sons equipment in the past who use to work at a large surface Hockey store in Montreal: it will either be him or custom! Thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Just spoke to Vaughn - arm length adjustment not an option even on custom orders?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Could you not just ask for the arms to be a different size? I did that with my previous McKenney... Large body with medium arms. I'm back in a Vaughn 2200, in large. But if I ordered a new unit from Vaughn I'd go with the medium arms as I have a longer torso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 5 hours ago, cwarnar said: Could you not just ask for the arms to be a different size? I did that with my previous McKenney... Large body with medium arms. I'm back in a Vaughn 2200, in large. But if I ordered a new unit from Vaughn I'd go with the medium arms as I have a longer torso They would definitely do that. I have seen many people get that over the years. @Big2 try calling Vaughn back and asking them about this option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 On 4/18/2017 at 3:31 PM, SaveByRichter35 said: They would definitely do that. I have seen many people get that over the years. @Big2 try calling Vaughn back and asking them about this option. Yes, they will My Howard is an XL body and M arms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Understood on the arm option - Tx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Big2 said: Understood on the arm option - Tx! Anytime! Let us know how it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Sorry as you have seen I have another post on CA selection and in the mean time I was informed by a store that the best way to resolve the arm length issue with Vaughn is to get them stiched to the proper length. With 16 week lead times from Vaughn I would not order a custom set from them. I also have seen pictures on the Ventus SLR Pro Carbon that seem to show some form of arm adjustment I should know more by this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 If you have anyone you trust close by that can mod gear, super easy to get adjustable arms added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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