flamesfanatic 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2004 Hey what technique do you guys use to tie your skates, and what is the best way to tie them so that they are tight and not loose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgin6 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2004 I've heard its better to alternate the laces on the top, like, when you lace up your skates do not lace all the holes for one strand before the other because the second strand will always be on top. But if you havent tried it already, wax laces can make a big difference in how tight you can tie your skates, although from my experience waxed laces have less give in them and can cause lace bite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer 972 Report post Posted April 27, 2004 put the laces through from outside to inside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 27, 2004 put the laces through from outside to inside Backlace with wax, you'll be surprised at how tight they stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3803 Report post Posted April 27, 2004 I backlaced once...first time I ever got lace bite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 27, 2004 Never had that. Then again, I don't go that tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_The_Man_16 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2004 What I do is stop at your 3rd eyelet to the top then feen the lace from there up to the topone, on the outside and ffed it in through the eyelet. Then put the two ends into the small ( shapes the laces make and tie them. I never have to retie my skates because they never come loose. I don't even use waxed laces. If anyone wants pics just PM me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest phillyfan Report post Posted April 27, 2004 I usually lace up to two holes down, and then I wrap around the ankle once and tie in the front. Then I tuck the tongue under my shin pad, stays tight throughout the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gongshow11 1 Report post Posted April 27, 2004 I tie up to the top real tight and put my shinpad over it, thats how i like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fire0nIce228 1 Report post Posted April 27, 2004 I lace all the way to the top eyelit without my shinguards on. I tighten them pretty tightly, then slide my shinguard on behind the toung. They are loose enough to get the shinguard down behind the toung but thats about all. I lace them so that they are laced so that when you pull tight it pulls the boot inwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stax7 Report post Posted April 27, 2004 i use waxed laces they work well they stay tight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thejackal 46 Report post Posted April 28, 2004 I tie up to the top real tight and put my shinpad over it, thats how i like it same here, but i dont do the very top eyelet, or the 2 top ones depending on the stiffness of the boot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gongshow11 1 Report post Posted April 28, 2004 I tie up to the top real tight and put my shinpad over it, thats how i like it same here, but i dont do the very top eyelet, or the 2 top ones depending on the stiffness of the boot. o ya and i tape around the ankle one time with white tape for more stiffness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangles 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2004 When it comes to skates, mine must be loose. I've pulled them off one time without undoing the laces. I guess it's personal preference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Boston10 Report post Posted April 28, 2004 When it comes to skates, mine must be loose. I've pulled them off one time without undoing the laces. I guess it's personal preference? My Boy is just like you..in between periods he takes off his skate without untying it. He also does not even take the tape off his shinpads after each game...For a good player he sure is weird lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thejackal 46 Report post Posted April 28, 2004 I tie up to the top real tight and put my shinpad over it, thats how i like it same here, but i dont do the very top eyelet, or the 2 top ones depending on the stiffness of the boot. o ya and i tape around the ankle one time with white tape for more stiffness I dont even use tape for my shinpads anymore. I became too lazy/cheap to buy tape, at least for my pads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 28, 2004 I like two strap shinpads. They stay in place and don't require taping over your socks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fire0nIce228 1 Report post Posted April 28, 2004 I have 2 straps on my shinguards but they seem like they're not as tight and sliding around if I dont tape them just a little bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LEAFS12 Report post Posted April 30, 2004 i use waxed laces they work well they stay tight I also us waxed laces, they do stay tight until half way through the third period. Then you find yourself tieing them rathier then playing the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stax7 Report post Posted April 30, 2004 The thing i hate the most is when you have loose shinpads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LEAFS12 Report post Posted April 30, 2004 No even worse, your tieing your skates on the bench when they come loose and your lace breaks.(Thats happened to me before). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 30, 2004 Backlace them with waxed laces and you won't have a problem with them coming loose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
