Tackla 4000 Girdle v. New 4500 Girdle

[chrisk 1]

I have had the Tackla 4000 girdle for about 2.5 years. It is super light and I prefer it b/c it does not have any type of velcro closures. The only problem is the seems holding the pads in place quickly fall apart and the pads basically float around the inside of the girdle. I was wondering if anyone bought the new 4500 girdle and if Tackla resolved the issue with the seems. Thanks.

[Chadd 916]

I've owned a couple Tackla girdles over the years and that has always been the biggest problem with them.

[toddmanley 0]

I'm interested to know more about the differences between the 4500 and the 4000. Anybody have something tangible they can contribute around the differences? Also, I just found out the girdle can come in a tall length (http://www.prohockeyequipment.com/tackla-senior-ice-hockey-pants.html). I spoke with somebody on the phone at this retailer and they confirmed this to be true.