A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 My heel on my comp sticks always splits even when I put layers of tape over it! Anyone got ideas to prevent this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Boiss Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Be kinder to your stick? For real though, that's never an issue I've had with my composite sticks, player or goalie. Happened to my fibreglass paddle, though. Do you know what's causing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckstopper Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I've used composites for years and never seen this. Do you practice shooting in the basement or garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 The last time I had this happen to one of my sticks was when I was a kid thinking I was cool using a wood stick for street hockey. Wtf are you doing to your sticks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 @Puckstopper @SaveByRichter35 I rest my stick on the heel in my crouch and slide on it a lot when steering pucks into corners with it but I don’t shoot of the ice or anything. I always wear out the heels of my sticks but this turned into a hole. (This stick is also a season old) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 AA meetings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieThreeOne Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Tape all the way past the heel to the bottom of the paddle. Overlap the tape by 50% so there's always at least two layers of tape covering the heel. Change your tape often. I have the same issue if I don't pay attention to my tape coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henkkath Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I only tape about 15 cm from the tip for my composite sticks, never had anything chip from the heel. My foamcores always did that tho, even with couple layers of tape over it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colander Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just a guess: Get some pics of yourself in different play situations: I bet the only part of your stick resting on the ice is the heel. This was a common problem with wood sticks back in the day when the only variable was lie. Worn heel meant you needed a lower lie.If the heel is the only thing touching in your stance you may need to adjust the paddle length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 7:06 PM, goalieThreeOne said: Tape all the way past the heel to the bottom of the paddle. Overlap the tape by 50% so there's always at least two layers of tape covering the heel. Change your tape often. I have the same issue if I don't pay attention to my tape coverage. This - plus wax the tape along the bottom edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Simpson Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Lower lie worked for us — switched to a P20 from a P31 (13 lie vs 14), and now the whole blade is making contact with the ice instead of just the heel. Useful for goalies who are often crouching down to look through traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 The pic I sent is a warrior 13.5 lie. My new one is a 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colander Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Again though, lie and paddle length need to be in concert - altering one alone may not be that much help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Would duck tape maybe hold longer than regular tape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Pucker Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 5 hours ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: Would duck tape maybe hold longer than regular tape? So you’re asking if you can use duck tape for the split...? Probably not; duck tape is only for fixing quacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, Lucky Pucker said: So you’re asking if you can use duck tape for the split...? Probably not; duck tape is only for fixing quacks A rare glimpse of Lucky in his natural habitat as he releases his daily dad joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 How long has this stick been used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGoalie Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 How long has that tape been used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itis121 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 yo this was my vapor x40 stick before it broke, both paddel and blade. how often do you retape the stick also do you slam the stick on the ice, post or crossbar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 18 hours ago, SaveByRichter35 said: How long has this stick been used? A season of high level hockey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 13 hours ago, itis121 said: yo this was my vapor x40 stick before it broke, both paddel and blade. how often do you retape the stick also do you slam the stick on the ice, post or crossbar? No I don’t currently have anger issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Pucker Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 On 1/28/2020 at 3:52 PM, coopaloop1234 said: A rare glimpse of Lucky in his natural habitat as he releases his daily dad joke Close, buddy - but I actually wear my mask out to restaurants. Yeah, it's hard enough to drink with the mask on, let alone eat with it - but it allows for maximum embarrassment of family members. I fixed it for you: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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