WillyGrips13 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 So one of my leg pad straps broke tonight. It's the one at the top of the calf but below the knee. I can shift the three calf leg straps around if I need to. Should I replace it or should I try going with only two straps in this area? I'm assuming when you use two straps in this area you skip the middle one, right? So I'd have to move one of the good ones up a slot. Please advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnyman666 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Yes- move a good one into the slot. Try it- you may like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayluv54 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 On my Reactor 9000's I use the bottom calf strap and knee strap only. So the middle and top calf straps are gone, but there are velcro straps on the calf and knee that I use as well. I was kind of forced into this strapping as the pads are pro return and were customized this way, but I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Ditch all the leather... You'll never regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Normally I would say use less strapping, that that is the one place it's common to still keep a leather strap, so that's tough! maybe drop a different strap and replace the broken calf strap with the one you remove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey School Dropout Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 As we say at work, there's only one way to find out. Try it without the strap and see if you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony20 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Less straps. There is no need for so many straps on a modern pad. Old pads had no rigidity and where worn tight so you needed lots of straps. With modern gear, one strap is all it takes to stop it from falling off your leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostender Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 17 hours ago, tony20 said: ...Old pads had no rigidity and where worn tight so you needed lots of straps. The pic below is circa 1978 - check out the daylight you can see between my left leg and the pad. LOL: Someone once said every generation is the same - they think they are the ones who discovered sex, drugs and music that annoys their parents - I guess we can add loose leg pads to this list... PS - Fibrosport JP mask, duct taped* GM 12 blocker and and real wood stick (notice the sharp heel) *Edit - not duct-taped but hockey-taped) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EwanSoutar33 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I'd say go for less straps, but keep some. I wear eflex3 pads and I just have a top calf strap and one strap at the bottom of the knee block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyGrips13 Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 I moved the middle calf strap up one slot. Played last night. I didn't notice a difference from normal, which is good. I'll play again on Thursday and I imagine it'll be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 37 minutes ago, WillyGrips13 said: I moved the middle calf strap up one slot. Played last night. I didn't notice a difference from normal, which is good. I'll play again on Thursday and I imagine it'll be the same. Sounds like a pretty good starting point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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