Lace Bite

[NYR14 0]

After the second time skating in my Vectors, I have developed the dreaded lace bite. Not too bad yet compared to when I had it with my first Bauers 20 years ago. Are there any new technologies around to help with this besides the old extra piece of foam under the tongue?

[Chadd 916]

Gel pads work a bit better than foam from what I've been told. Maltese makes some and you can usually find them in the figure skating section of a rink pro shop.

[NYR14 0]

you can usually find them in the figure skating section of a rink pro shop.

Thanks Chadd. Never thought of the gel route. Better not let any of my friends see me in the figure skating section. :P Liable to get burned at the stake.

[Timber 0]

If the variety of lace bite you are experiencing is focused pain in the tendons that transition from the bridge of your foot to your ankle, I have a suggestion. After trying several inserts including the gel pads, I had the best results with a home made 3" x 4" rectangle of 1/8" - 3/16" thick silicone foam rubber (weather stripping material). I'm sure something with similar material properties like a neoprene mouse pad would work equally well. Good luck.

[sikocycles 1]

I had bad lace bike from my pro tacks. I use a set of Dr.Scholes (SP) gel heal pads and they work great. No more lacebite issues

[WBGMike 2]

the best Lace bite pad out there is the Maltese pad you can find it here www.maltesehockey.com

[Sande 0]

look at API hockey they have a lace bite product avaible.