ilyazhito Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 I've used the FlexToe hooks, and they worked great for pad rotation. They didn't cause me any strain. The only problem was that I shredded them after a few skates. I now realise that I should clip the hooks to my skates and not each other. In the meantime, I've ordered another pair, and am using skate lace while I'm waiting for a new pair of FlexToes to arrive. I've also read about pro laces, sliding bridges, and Halo toe ties. Are there other types of elastic ties out there. Are there any that stand out? I'd like to hear your opinions on them, so I'll know how and what to upgrade to. Thanks! Quote
coopaloop1234 Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 I've used standard lace, sliding toe bridge, Warrior elastic toe ties, and now Pro Laces. Prolaces have been my favourite by far. Get the armoured version (elastic is encased in skate lace) and you'll be happy. I've had a set on for two years now and they're still going strong. Quote
ZeroGravitas Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 Haven't used a Halo toe tie, but I've used the standard Pro Laces, CCM toe elastics, Monster Hockey HALs (defunct) and the Bauer toe elastics. The standard Pro Laces and CCM toe toes are essentially the same thing. I believe CCM licensed the design from Pro Laces. I like these as the bungees are thick and the build quality of the tabs feels very sturdy. If you play roller hockey, I can see these possibly getting in the way as the gauge of the bungee cord is much thicker. I'm certain there are some other members here that have experience with the TGN or Trav-spec Pro Laces. The Monster Hockey HALs were one of the first bungee toe systems out there. Bauer may have licensed it for their equipment as early versions of their 2X (?) pad had some of toe tabs with the Monster Hockey logo. These are a thinner gauge bungee cord than the Pro Laces/CCM with slightly smaller and thinner velcro tabs. The Nash Hockey/A&R Pad Rotators are very similar to these. The Halo Hockey bungees look very similar, too. Quote
KootenayKeeper Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) I've got the Brian's Smart Straps on my pads. I ordered the new version with the sandwich style fastener to replace the original ones. Also had them made 3" longer to weave through my skates. they're the only flex ties I've used but I like them. Brian's Smart Straps Edit - The Hockey Shop also sells the Vaughn Bungee Toe Ties and Pro Lace. Edited January 25, 2022 by KootenayKeeper Quote
ilyazhito Posted January 27, 2022 Author Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 3:28 PM, coopaloop1234 said: I've used standard lace, sliding toe bridge, Warrior elastic toe ties, and now Pro Laces. Prolaces have been my favourite by far. Get the armoured version (elastic is encased in skate lace) and you'll be happy. I've had a set on for two years now and they're still going strong. How do you install the Prolaces? Do you feed them through the holes like regular skate lace, or are there any special steps to take? Quote
creasecollector Posted January 29, 2022 Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) I also use Pro Laces. I used the versions with the knot on them so it still feels like I have some slack (like I had with skate laces). I don't even know they are there until they need to be used. The version I use also doesn't need any metal or screws which is nice. They are the 'TGN' Spec. Edited January 29, 2022 by creasecollector Quote
creasecollector Posted January 29, 2022 Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/27/2022 at 9:25 AM, ilyazhito said: How do you install the Prolaces? Do you feed them through the holes like regular skate lace, or are there any special steps to take? Just feed them through. See the thread I posted above. I believe some other users showed how they set their's up. Quote
seagoal Posted January 29, 2022 Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) I use TGN Pro Laces and love them. On 2nd set now. It's a nice bonus you get to customize them when you order them. Here's some install pics Edited January 29, 2022 by seagoal Quote
ilyazhito Posted January 30, 2022 Author Posted January 30, 2022 Awesome! I'll definitely be looking into ProLaces the next time I need to buy toe ties. Quote
Nohtaram Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) My own design works best for me. I use it for almost 5 years now and it's similar to Travs 2.0. Firstly with my Warrior G2 set and now with Bauer S29 Edited January 30, 2022 by Nohtaram Quote
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