Puckducker Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Has anyone switched out the elastic toe strap on the G3/GT's for pro-laces? I really like the elastic setup Warrior has, but I find I don't get enough slack with it. I was doing some edge work training on the weekend, and frequently found the boot of the pad interfering on the ice, because I couldn't get enough separation between the pad and my skate. Was thinking I might try to swap in some pro-laces to see if it makes any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobiesnax Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, Puckducker said: Has anyone switched out the elastic toe strap on the G3/GT's for pro-laces? I really like the elastic setup Warrior has, but I find I don't get enough slack with it. I was doing some edge work training on the weekend, and frequently found the boot of the pad interfering on the ice, because I couldn't get enough separation between the pad and my skate. Was thinking I might try to swap in some pro-laces to see if it makes any difference. @Kayen has adjusted his to give more give comparable to what he had previously with hals.... Maybe he can chime in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Puckducker said: Has anyone switched out the elastic toe strap on the G3/GT's for pro-laces? I really like the elastic setup Warrior has, but I find I don't get enough slack with it. I was doing some edge work training on the weekend, and frequently found the boot of the pad interfering on the ice, because I couldn't get enough separation between the pad and my skate. Was thinking I might try to swap in some pro-laces to see if it makes any difference. Any chance these pads/elastics are new? I found that when I first got my GT's, the elastic strap at the toe felt crazy tight to what I was used to. Eventually got used to it, as well as the elastics broke in a bit and offered less resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckducker Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Just now, coopaloop1234 said: Any chance these pads/elastics are new? I found that when I first got my GT's, the elastic strap at the toe felt crazy tight to what I was used to. Eventually got used to it, as well as the elastics broke in a bit and offered less resistance. Nah, I've got over 70+ skates in these over the past 4 months. They're pretty broken in by now. They feel great overall, it's literally just an extra inch of give I need. I know people have used key rings on the attachment ring on the pad, to provide some added length. But I don't like how that puts the plastic clip into a more vulnerable position to get hit with a puck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayen Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 9 minutes ago, Puckducker said: Has anyone switched out the elastic toe strap on the G3/GT's for pro-laces? I really like the elastic setup Warrior has, but I find I don't get enough slack with it. I was doing some edge work training on the weekend, and frequently found the boot of the pad interfering on the ice, because I couldn't get enough separation between the pad and my skate. Was thinking I might try to swap in some pro-laces to see if it makes any difference. I initially used HAL's, but I was using an old Reebok Customlite cowling for a bit, and the tabs didn't fit thru the front hole too well. So what I ended up doing was grabbing spare shock cord, and feed it thru the loop where the ARS toe straps are, and added it to a shock cord clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mroy31 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 11 hours ago, Urabus33 said: is the an option for added length on pro-laces? i bought stock ones from my store and they're rather tight on my 1 piece skates. You can ask for a custom length on a new order. If you're looking more for lengthening the ones you have, you could use a speedy stitcher and swap out the shock cord with the existing tabs. It's pretty standard shock cord that you could source at a hardware store or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckducker Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Huh, very interesting setup @Kayen. I've got a pretty similar, adjustable shock cord at home, I might have to try that out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Really big announcement coming soon from Pro Laces. Not a cheesy new product or anything... but I think validates the Pro Laces quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastiancp1 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 11 hours ago, TheGoalNet said: Really big announcement coming soon from Pro Laces. Not a cheesy new product or anything... but I think validates the Pro Laces quality TGN Spec available for purchase??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 1 hour ago, sebastiancp1 said: TGN Spec available for purchase??? Ha, this is actually cool. I swear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Press release just went out... Lefevre is licensing the Pro Laces Armour product. This means it will be a factory direct CCM option available to all pro goalies using CCM product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1C5 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Big time now. I've used Pro Laces and Hal straps and much prefer Pro Laces. Customer service is top notch and the laces are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 12:42 PM, TheGoalNet said: Press release just went out... Lefevre is licensing the Pro Laces Armour product. This means it will be a factory direct CCM option available to all pro goalies using CCM product. @TheGoalNet Any idea if this will ever come to retail or retail custom? I noticed that the CCM YouthFlex line of pads have a similar HAL/Pro Laces toe setup, instead of regular skate lace like the "regular" lines of CCM youth goalie pads. I thought it was interesting that they had that setup before this agreement came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Finally made the switch to Pro Laces Armor on my RGT Pro pads. Used them for the first time last night and am beyond impressed. I installed mine as an offset toe and really noticed a huge difference in the attack angle on my slides/pushes. The stock ARS straps I was using were great (a little tight and less forgiving at times) but I'm now a Pro Laces customer for life. By far the premier option for the toe strap market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, cwarnar said: Finally made the switch to Pro Laces Armor on my RGT Pro pads. Used them for the first time last night and am beyond impressed. I installed mine as an offset toe and really noticed a huge difference in the attack angle on my slides/pushes. The stock ARS straps I was using were great (a little tight and less forgiving at times) but I'm now a Pro Laces customer for life. By far the premier option for the toe strap market. That's good news. Hopefully mine come in before the weekend. I've got 3 games to play, hopefully I can give them a good maiden voyage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 minute ago, coopaloop1234 said: That's good news. Hopefully mine come in before the weekend. I've got 3 games to play, hopefully I can give them a good maiden voyage. I got mine super quick... Didn't go overly crazy on the custom side... Just the 3 colors to match my gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckducker Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Yeah, I'm very happy with the Pro Laces on my G3's. I've offset them as well, and have really found I'm having a much easier time pushing in and out of the B'Fly (though bumping up to Step Steel in my skates also probably helped) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Finally came in. Got a couple games this weekend to test em out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 12 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: Finally came in. Got a couple games this weekend to test em out. I took my boot strap off. So much more freedom for my legs... Loved it. Pro laces are the best toe strap option on the market today. I can see why CCM adds them as an option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 On 9/11/2018 at 11:32 AM, cwarnar said: Finally made the switch to Pro Laces Armor on my RGT Pro pads. Used them for the first time last night and am beyond impressed. I installed mine as an offset toe and really noticed a huge difference in the attack angle on my slides/pushes. The stock ARS straps I was using were great (a little tight and less forgiving at times) but I'm now a Pro Laces customer for life. By far the premier option for the toe strap market. Cawarmar does this new model of laces still have the protruding bolt on the inside that rubs on the skate toe cap? I am looking at pimping up the toe tie on my son's CCM Premiers that he should be getting soon! The issue with the bolts was my only concern when I got this system 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 59 minutes ago, cwarnar said: I took my boot strap off. So much more freedom for my legs... Loved it. Pro laces are the best toe strap option on the market today. I can see why CCM adds them as an option I'm too much of a wuss to lose the bootstrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 19 minutes ago, Big2 said: Cawarmar does this new model of laces still have the protruding bolt on the inside that rubs on the skate toe cap? I am looking at pimping up the toe tie on my son's CCM Premiers that he should be getting soon! The issue with the bolts was my only concern when I got this system 2 years ago. Yes but many people are ditching the screws for lace attachments. Waxed skate laces or the same cording used on pads or gloves. I went with the screws because I still have cowlings on my skates. Shorter screws with blue loctite is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: I'm too much of a wuss to lose the bootstrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I've been dealing with some pain in my right knee area with my Ritual GTs for the past couple months. At first, it was on the outside part of the knee. Some Googling reveals that area to be the peroneus longus muscle? Removing the heel strap seemed to solve that. Then I was getting pain on the inside part of the leg, just above the knee. Google says that it might be the gracilis muscle. I rested and didn't play for about 3-4 weeks, but just skated on it Saturday. After 3 minutes of warmups, I felt the pain start up again. I finished the game and told the team I was probably done for the rest of playoffs. Since I'm only 28, I stubbornly refused to believe my body was falling apart so quick. I had HALs on my previous pads (Passau) and never any issues like this until I started wearing the Warriors. I figured it must some issue with the pad, not with me (heard that one before?). I had some Pro Laces lying around that I purchased back in March 2017 but never used. Threw them on (using some spare lace rather than the supplied screws - didn't want to tear up the toe of my skate) and skated last night, on Tuesday. No pain whatsoever. It's as if all the discomfort of the last 5 months was a bad dream. TL;DR - Had pain with stock Warrior AR straps. Put on Pro Laces. Pain went away like magic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motowngoalie Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I had a similar experience with ankle pain using the ARS straps on my G2s. I also found that they pulled the pad downward on my leg and caused me to land high on the knee blocks. Using Flex Toes currently (not awesome, but oh well...) and have had no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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