how to break in elbow pads (THANKS 'FITZ) for bring it up

[Sniper-360 0]

i am going to get a new par of elbow pads and i am wording what i can do to break them in

i will probably cut the middle strap most likely

thanks in advance for your help

[Gummer12 134]

Well, just wear them. It might help to know what EP you Got...and what problems you have with the Middle Strap?

[Sniper-360 0]

the middle strap usually P#%% me off so i cut it off but i think they just have to be warred and i was just wornding if i could get any tips on how else to break them in?

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

On those Jofa-style elbow pads the middle strap is key. Don't cut it off, you'll regret it.

[Sniper-360 0]

no i will probably get easton or RBK

[Jarick 5]

Try on a bunch of pads, pick the ones that fit the best, then wear them around the house. I will never use a pad without the middle elbow strap.

[Sniper-360 0]

thanks for the info

i will only cut it off if it is a 2 or 3 piece elbow pad and that is the only kind that i will bye

i hope you no what that means i dont no any other way to tell you what a 2 or 3 piece elbow pad is

[Monty22 835]

On those Jofa-style elbow pads the middle strap is key. Don't cut it off, you'll regret it.

I've always had to cut off the middle strap on my Jofas- never had any issues. On most pads it goes right across the inside of the elbow joint and causes irritation. Everyones arms are different, and that strap may or may not be needed to hold the pad in place, your mileage may vary.

[dix0r 0]

perhaps true, but i think that most find keeping the middle strap and lower (forearm) strap tight and loosening the top (bicep) works significantly better.

[Sniper-360 0]

On those Jofa-style elbow pads the middle strap is key. Don't cut it off, you'll regret it.

I've always had to cut off the middle strap on my Jofas- never had any issues. On most pads it goes right across the inside of the elbow joint and causes irritation. Everyones arms are different, and that strap may or may not be needed to hold the pad in place, your mileage may vary.

i completely agree it is very irritating

and the pad stays in position any way and it is not loos at all

[pantherfan 0]

It makes some difference at least, if mine isn't strapped down properly and comes off on the ice I have do it back up.

[duch 0]

If you do weights wear them working out or if you go running. Wear them around the house when doing your chores and in pickup games. They'll be loose and comfy really quick.

[Jarick 5]

I have the top bicep and forearm straps as tight as they will go and the elbow strap almost as tight as it goes. If I didn't strap it down, it would slide right off.

[Sniper-360 0]

that would be because you have scrawny/tinny arms

maybe you should consider working out just an idea or get smaller elbow pads :lol: :P

If you do weights wear them working out or if you go running. Wear them around the house when doing your chores and in pickup games. They'll be loose and comfy really quick.

great ideas thanks for your input

i will were them when i work out and when i do my stick handling drills

thanks again for your input B)

[themooseisloose 0]

no i will probably get easton or RBK

RBK is Jofa, so I wouldn't suggest cutting the middle strap on those. I have the 9ks and the middle strap is the most important to me.

[Andoy 5]

pop em in the washer...that should soften them up a little.

[Sniper-360 0]

that's a great idea thanks a lot

i will defiantly do that

no i will probably get easton or RBK

RBK is Jofa, so I wouldn't suggest cutting the middle strap on those. I have the 9ks and the middle strap is the most important to me.

yes to you and not to me (i will cut it off)