Waxed laces. When do you know it is time?

[bagsbie 8]

Those who use waxed laces, when do you, typically, know it is time to replace them? I use elite waxed laces and these last ones I've had on for about 4 months. They show no sign of wear, really, but I feel like they are not holding my skates together well enough. Time to replace them?

[Monty22 833]

I think you answered your own question.

[jbss71 1]

Laces are my vise. I have atleast 20 pairs. Elite waxed, normal or the new oval style. The white waxed don't feel like they are waxed as much as the colors. So I normally go with black.

[Brian Harte 1]

I just replaced mine after about 60 games.

Ahhhh it was NICE tonight!

[Fury of One 6]

Elite laces are horrible. Graf are tops for me, with Bauer a close second. Usually when they don't hold anymore, time for a new set.

[Scotty 8]

When they rip or don't hold well enough anymore. Whichever comes first.

[bagsbie 8]

So I thought, guys. Thanks for the confirmation. I'll give graf a go after I am done with the two sets of elite laces I still have.

[highslot84 0]

Big fan of the laces Howie's Hockey Tape make. I've been using their laces for a couple seasons now and I couldn't be happier.

[Deerok 3]

_{I usually replace mine after 5-6 games-although when I was in better shape and weighed more I did replace them with more frequency.}

_{I'm also a big fan of Graf waxed laces-have not been happy at all with other laces.}

[Tikkanen 1]

I tried the oval, horrible. My rule of thumb was when they began to twist up I would replace them or if I had any pain in the lace bite area I would replace them.

[Chadd 916]

When they break, usually that's about five minutes before the game starts.

[wrangler 157]

_{I usually replace mine after 5-6 games-although when I was in better shape and weighed more I did replace them with more frequency.}

_{I'm also a big fan of Graf waxed laces-have not been happy at all with other laces.}

I'm happy with the Oval right now. I'm not happy with the give-the-old-guys-an-eye-test font.

[mojo122 538]

When they break, usually that's about five minutes before the game starts.

Funny, but true. That's why I always keep a pair in my hockey bag, but it amazes me that so many players don't.

[wrangler 157]

I keep old and broken laces in my bag. You may just be able to tie off a broken lace lower, and use an old piece for the upper eyelets, for a quick fix.