Hat_Trick_Hokie 49 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 I picked up a pair of gloves recently that have shot blockers installed from the factory, that I am thinking about removing. I haven't skated with them yet, but messing with them around the house they seem to make the gloves feel very stiff. Plus I don't see the need for the extra protection in my beer leagues. Does anyone here have suggestions on how to remove them cleanly? Should I just cut the fabric on the sides, and leave some material behind? I can see stitching on the pinky-sides of the gloves, but not sure how they are stitched on the thumb-side. Gloves for reference (overseas Warrior Franchise 14N): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginjaninja 19 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 I guess if you are really intent on removing them a Cobbler Shop (Shoe repair) may be able to help you obtain a clean look after removing the extra material. I'm sure a lot of us are asking why you would buy shot blockers over regular gloves, but whatever I guess. I play beer league and block a lot of shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mojo122 535 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 I would use them a bit before making the decision to remove them. From the pictures the extra protection seems minimal, but might be nice to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_game 452 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 They feel that stiff because the gloves were made overseas. Something happened with the production when Warrior moved to the new factory and the gloves don't feel as broken in when they're brand new like they were with the Canadian made ones. That said I've owned a few pairs with shot blockers and the shot blockers will make the gloves a little bit stiffer than normal. I've removed the shot blockers without issue, blocking shots isn't in my contract :). I opted for just cutting off the material rather than going after the stitching and messing anything up that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hat_Trick_Hokie 49 Report post Posted November 17, 2016 1 hour ago, ginjaninja said: I guess if you are really intent on removing them a Cobbler Shop (Shoe repair) may be able to help you obtain a clean look after removing the extra material. I'm sure a lot of us are asking why you would buy shot blockers over regular gloves, but whatever I guess. I play beer league and block a lot of shots. Thanks. Didn't think about a cobbler shop, that's a good call. Went with these because of a limited selection of 14N Franchises in the colors I wanted. 1 hour ago, mojo122 said: I would use them a bit before making the decision to remove them. From the pictures the extra protection seems minimal, but might be nice to have. Might do this. Wouldn't hurt to get a few skates on them, and can remove the blockers down the road. 35 minutes ago, the_game said: They feel that stiff because the gloves were made overseas. Something happened with the production when Warrior moved to the new factory and the gloves don't feel as broken in when they're brand new like they were with the Canadian made ones. That said I've owned a few pairs with shot blockers and the shot blockers will make the gloves a little bit stiffer than normal. I've removed the shot blockers without issue, blocking shots isn't in my contract :). I opted for just cutting off the material rather than going after the stitching and messing anything up that way. Thanks for the insight. I got a pair of MIC's in the same order from ProStockHockey, and I agree they feel so much better out of the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GregHenn19 6 Report post Posted November 19, 2016 On 11/17/2016 at 0:54 PM, ginjaninja said: I play beer league and block a lot of shots. That's a different problem all together. You Probably go high and hard off the Glass and dump n Chase as well. haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YesLanges 127 Report post Posted November 19, 2016 I wish I could post pictures here, because I'd post 2 pairs of my 1970s Cooper Senior Pros that I cut down from their original long cuffs to the length of modern gloves. It's the same basic process: Just use a sharp-pointed blade or seam-ripper to open up the seam; take off what you want; and then replace the piping and sew it up with strong thread or lightweight fishing line. Wifey helps me with the last part, but they came out great. What you want to do is easier, because it doesn't involve pulling out the padding and plastic, cutting it down and reinserting it into the glove. I'm playing in my latest creation for the first time tomorrow night. Teammates get a kick out of the hockey museum in my bag. That said, I agree that you should try breaking them in first. You can wedge them under pressure in a way that bends the panels back and leave them like that for a couple of days. I've used the space in between the seat and the rollers that secure your legs under a lat pulldown machine and I've also used the seat and rollers on a seated leg extension machine. Anything would work though...like maybe squeezing them cuff-side down between the floor and a bed frame . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hat_Trick_Hokie 49 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 Thanks again for the advice. Played with them a few times, and still wasn't feeling it. They went under surgery last night and are recovering well today. Started with cutting the outside, as close to the stitches as I could: Then removed the plastic and foam, and cut along the thumb edge: Overall, I'm happy with the results. And they already feel more mobile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgold47 12 Report post Posted December 10, 2016 hmm...so its always a 'normal' glove underneath? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
