JDASILVA Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) Just curious if anyone has removed the Tune Fit calf strapping on the Mach pads and just used these two straps? Edited January 21 by JDASILVA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Better question, why? If you're going for a looser fit try wearing the tune fit strap to the outer calf wrap that way you don't completely eliminate the strapping and potentially have your leg pad fall off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I could maybe see it working if you strap behind the knee, but going down to the calf is just asking for this pad to not work. There's also the Vapour strapping set up that you can swap out and attach to the outside if you're looking for a looser fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyclaytay Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I removed the tune fit strap, but use the vapor professor strap and attach the top velcro strap to the knee wing. I've found this to be the best balance setup for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 On 1/21/2024 at 6:08 PM, ThatCarGuy said: Better question, why? If you're going for a looser fit try wearing the tune fit strap to the outer calf wrap that way you don't completely eliminate the strapping and potentially have your leg pad fall off 9 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: I could maybe see it working if you strap behind the knee, but going down to the calf is just asking for this pad to not work. There's also the Vapour strapping set up that you can swap out and attach to the outside if you're looking for a looser fit. IMO the Bauer pads are a little top-heavy due to the Stabilislide/Flex bracket. You need the extra security of the elastic to combat this 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 12 minutes ago, Chenner29 said: IMO the Bauer pads are a little top-heavy due to the Stabilislide/Flex bracket. You need the extra security of the elastic to combat this Nice gnetiks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 3 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said: Nice gnetiks Brian's/Bauer. Whatever, it's a B. I was close. I guess now we know where the B in Lefebvre went 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDASILVA Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Thanks for the input everyone. I've order the hyperlite 2.0 straps and going to give that a go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedX Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 1/21/2024 at 4:52 PM, JDASILVA said: Just curious if anyone has removed the Tune Fit calf strapping on the Mach pads and just used these two straps? I think you’re fine to use that. I removed the tune fit on my old 2X and it was no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeygoalie111 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 On 1/25/2024 at 6:38 PM, JDASILVA said: Thanks for the input everyone. I've order the hyperlite 2.0 straps and going to give that a go. Where did you order the straps from? I just got a Mach set and the tune fit strap is ridiculously tight even on the widest setting. Was thinking about tying in skate lace or something to the loops attached to pad to help loosen the fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 1 hour ago, Hockeygoalie111 said: Where did you order the straps from? I just got a Mach set and the tune fit strap is ridiculously tight even on the widest setting. Was thinking about tying in skate lace or something to the loops attached to pad to help loosen the fit... https://www.thehockeyshop.com/products/bauer-vapor-tune-fit-2-0-pad-strap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckstopper Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 On 1/22/2024 at 9:33 PM, Chenner29 said: IMO the Bauer pads are a little top-heavy due to the Stabilislide/Flex bracket. You need the extra security of the elastic to combat this This is why I still prefer 1 hard strap behind my knee/calf instead of all velcro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedX Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 14 minutes ago, Puckstopper said: This is why I still prefer 1 hard strap behind my knee/calf instead of all velcro. Brossiot had his pad come off similar to the picture mid game a couple years ago. He since has had a nylon strap that loops back similar to True pads. I’m surprised it isn’t stock and or requested more by Pro’s. I did see it on a Wedgewood demo set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creasecollector Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 3 hours ago, Puckstopper said: This is why I still prefer 1 hard strap behind my knee/calf instead of all velcro. Same here. When getting my first custom set, I still went with hard straps and velcro combo to avoid something like this occuring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDASILVA Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 Update: Thanks for all the input fellas. I switched to the Hyperlite 2.0 straps and I was able to get them much looser. Last game I put the pro tune back on loosest setting. I played really well in them but man…..my hips and groin were sore afterwards. I’m a 40 year old mediocre beer leaguer in pretty good shape but it made me wonder how people can play with pads like the Mach and True lines with “tight” leg channel. Finally the reason for this long winded reply is that the True PX4 line has me intrigued but I don’t want to have similar issues with them like I do with the Mach. I still like the Mach but I forgot how much I loved Levebre. My Vapor 90 glove has been amazing but she’s starting to break down. I just bought a PX4 580 and fell in love all over again. cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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