Loop locking your skates

[chapel 20]

I use two sets of loop locks when tying now. one at the ankle and one at the top.

I do this because I can use the loop lock to ratchet my feet in at the ankle and at the top... makes for a tight fit without strangling me. It also spreads the torque of the two tightest laces over two eyelets

really helps with lace bite on my running shoes... figured it might help some of you skaters.

[thehomez 0]

Think picture link is broken. You have an external link? Would like to see what these look like

[chapel 20]

http://endurancebuzz.com/2010/10/13/happy-trail-running-feet-two-simple-ways-to-help-prevent-blisters-and-improve-shoe-fit/

[mc88 160]

It does and it doesn't help. I've had to use the loop lock once and it was because I wasn't getting good enough heel lock in my Grafs. The downside was that it sacrificed forward flex and put a lot of stress on the eyelets.

It should be considered a temporary fix to an improper fit.

[thehomez 0]

Thanks for posting the pics. Would this method help get a really really tight fit? I like it very snug on the forefoot of the skate

[chapel 20]

It can offer a really snug fit. Depends where you put the locks. I don't strangle my feet, but it helps me lock my feet in properly. I use old Bauer Supreme Power 1000s, so it may not be ideal for fancy new ones, but give it a try.

[totalchaos 10]

Homez maybe you can try a skate lock kit like they have on Reebok skates. It allows you to tighten two zones independently from each other. They sell Reebok replacement lock but not sure it will fit on other brands of skates. But by the look of them they just appear to go over the current eylet. I'm also guessing you can use more than one set on a skate. These will definitely give you a tight fit

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

There are two versions of the Skatelock - one to replace the Reebok one, and one that goes through any eyelet.

[hhojman 0]

JR, you mentioned that there are two versions of the Skatelock. One of them goes through any eyelet.

Does this mean that I could "install" them on Easton skates?
If this is correct, where can I find them? I did several Google searches (Skatelock, LaceLock, Lace-lock, etc.) but I couldn't find anything.

Thanking you in advance.

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

Really?

Reebok Skatelock landed me this:

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/reebok-hockey-accessory-skatelock-replacement-pack.html

This is the kit that replaces current Skatelocks on Reebok skates.

http://www.hockeygiant.com/rbk10sktlckkit.html

See the difference?

I believe I have a ton of them in my tool kit at my store.

[hhojman 0]

Thank you JR.

Now I understand: One is to replace a missing or broken Skatelock. The other is to replace the Skatelock and put a regular eyelet instead.

When I saw your first post about "any eyelet" I got confused. I was hoping to find something similar to put on any skates (Easton in my case).

But I get it that it cannot be done.

[chapel 20]

modern skates may not need this, especially thermoformable ones.

I've never had a lace bite problem, but it definitely helps when skates aren't broken in yet.

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

Thank you JR.

Now I understand: One is to replace a missing or broken Skatelock. The other is to replace the Skatelock and put a regular eyelet instead.

When I saw your first post about "any eyelet" I got confused. I was hoping to find something similar to put on any skates (Easton in my case).

But I get it that it cannot be done.

Ugh - actually now I'm confused!

I know there's a way to make an eyelet into a Skatelock - give me a couple of days to experiment.

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

Wait, upon further look - I think you have to take the regular Skatelock and remove it (or buy the standard Skatelock) and put in a flat helmet screw (the ones that CCM uses for dome snaps on helmet) and round helmet washer in the eyelet to get it to work. I know I've done it before - mind's just hazy.

[hhojman 0]

I ordered the regular ones from Hockey Giant. For $20, including shipping, I thought I would give it a try.

I'll keep you posted about the results.

[customskateworks 39]

I put some skatelocks on a pair of Vapors for a friend of mine. Used the (square) flat nut from an old pair of MLXs on the inside, through the eyelet. Used a Dremel to grind the screw flush with the backing once it was tight.

[chapel 20]

how exactly do those lace locks work?

Aha. I see. Those are kinda neat.

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

It's a piece of plastic with a D-ring on it. The lace goes through the D-ring and then you close the ring with the lace inside.

[bunnyman666 445]

If my Reeboks didn't have those, I know I would be asking how to get some fitted. I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE mine.

[chippa13 1844]

I was a huge fan of the lace locks on my vector pros and 9ks and have often considered throwing them on other skates.

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

As Joe said, easier to Dremel it flush, or just find something a bit better fitting, but it indeed works.

[All Flash 49]

I have used the flattest smallest female part of the screw set that Reebok puts on the inside of its helmets. They are the most flush without havingto dremel afterwards.

[mapleleafs13 2]

i don't know if this has been mentioned yet but have you tried using waxed laces? they don't really move once you've tightened them to your specs.

[chippa13 1844]

Good waxed laced like what I prefer are nearly impossible to find. Everything has gotten narrower than I like.

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

I have used the flattest smallest female part of the screw set that Reebok puts on the inside of its helmets. They are the most flush without havingto dremel afterwards.

Yeah, those are definitely good. They're the ones with the ribs on the ring.