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#1 Mdwsta4

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Posted 15 January 2020 - 10:00 PM

Hey guys, my APX2 gloves are loosening up a bit more than I’d prefer. Was trying to think of DIY ways to remedy this. A second backhand liner seems like the obvious choice but first I’d need to find a pair and second, I’d need to sew it in. I have no idea how I’d sew a second liner in without taking apart the glove (something I’m not comfortable doing). Anyone have any other suggestions? Or leads on backhand liners?

#2 gosinger

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  • LocationAustria

Posted 16 January 2020 - 04:00 AM

What I did to my Luxe was simply to cut a piece of suitable material (I used thick neoprene I had available, EVA foam would also work) and put it between the existing liner and the backhand. By angling the edges it feels seamless and makes the glove tighter around backhand.

 

Another solution might be to tighten the palm, see https://www.youtube....h?v=czMSJ2Gu-2A for details.



#3 flip12

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  • LocationCopenhagen, Denmark

Posted 16 January 2020 - 09:50 AM

What I did to my Luxe was simply to cut a piece of suitable material (I used thick neoprene I had available, EVA foam would also work) and put it between the existing liner and the backhand. By angling the edges it feels seamless and makes the glove tighter around backhand.

Another solution might be to tighten the palm, see for details.


Cool video, thanks for that link.

#4 Mdwsta4

Mdwsta4

Posted 16 January 2020 - 10:46 AM

What I did to my Luxe was simply to cut a piece of suitable material (I used thick neoprene I had available, EVA foam would also work) and put it between the existing liner and the backhand. By angling the edges it feels seamless and makes the glove tighter around backhand.

 

Another solution might be to tighten the palm, see https://www.youtube....h?v=czMSJ2Gu-2A for details.

 

Cool video, thanks for that. Not sure if I'm willing to go the palm tightening route on my own, but I do like the idea of using neoprene. Living back in SoCal I should be able to find someone with a trashed wetsuit to snag a bit of material from



#5 Junkyard Athletic

Junkyard Athletic
  • LocationUSA

Posted 16 January 2020 - 05:00 PM

Cool video, thanks for that. Not sure if I'm willing to go the palm tightening route on my own, but I do like the idea of using neoprene. Living back in SoCal I should be able to find someone with a trashed wetsuit to snag a bit of material from

Just remember that neoprene doesn't breathe, so, when your hand gets really hot and sweaty, you know why.


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#6 Mdwsta4

Mdwsta4

Posted 16 January 2020 - 05:59 PM

Just remember that neoprene doesn't breathe, so, when your hand gets really hot and sweaty, you know why.

 

Hmmmm... valid point. Wonder if something like this would work well enough and be free

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#7 Dupes

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Posted 19 January 2020 - 09:22 AM

In one of my pairs of gloves, the Habs trainer sewed a piece of foam, ill try and take a photo.


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#8 nicnok

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  • LocationAnn Arbor, MI

Posted 24 January 2020 - 08:32 AM

I've tightened up some Franchise gloves with Poron padding from amazon. I went with the 1/4" thick stuff, traced the inside of the glove's backhand and used that paper to cut the pad. Sticky back on the padding adhered to the glove, opposite the liner. Just pulled the liner back over the Poron and you'd hardly realize it's there.

 

I never noticed my hands being any more sweaty than normal.



#9 Mdwsta4

Mdwsta4

Posted 24 January 2020 - 02:54 PM

I've tightened up some Franchise gloves with Poron padding from amazon. I went with the 1/4" thick stuff, traced the inside of the glove's backhand and used that paper to cut the pad. Sticky back on the padding adhered to the glove, opposite the liner. Just pulled the liner back over the Poron and you'd hardly realize it's there.

 

I never noticed my hands being any more sweaty than normal.

 

Interesting idea, thanks! So you stuck the pad to the glove itself? No issues with it peeling off?



#10 Junkyard Athletic

Junkyard Athletic
  • LocationUSA

Posted 02 February 2020 - 07:56 PM

Once our new machine comes in this week, we will be starting prototypes on a variety of items like this.


#threadcloser


#11 Mdwsta4

Mdwsta4

Posted 02 February 2020 - 10:43 PM

Once our new machine comes in this week, we will be starting prototypes on a variety of items like this.


Are you able to share more about what kind of items you’re thinking of? Like removable liners or what?

#12 Junkyard Athletic

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  • LocationUSA

Posted 03 February 2020 - 03:05 PM

Need to get the machine in and installed.  From there, to decide what is worth doing.


#threadcloser


#13 Mdwsta4

Mdwsta4

Posted 23 February 2020 - 01:27 PM

I've tightened up some Franchise gloves with Poron padding from amazon. I went with the 1/4" thick stuff, traced the inside of the glove's backhand and used that paper to cut the pad. Sticky back on the padding adhered to the glove, opposite the liner. Just pulled the liner back over the Poron and you'd hardly realize it's there.

 

I never noticed my hands being any more sweaty than normal.

 

 

Thanks again for the pointer. I ended up going this route although I attached the padding the the existing backhand liner. We'll see how long the 3M lasts. If it begins to peel off I'll likely go your route and attach it directly to the backhand of the glove. Initial feel is perfect! Can't wait to try them on the ice tonight

 

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#14 nicnok

nicnok
  • LocationAnn Arbor, MI

Posted 24 February 2020 - 04:57 PM

Looks great! Sorry, I didn't see your reply, but yeah, the adhesive has held great. You're pushing the liner into the pad, into the adhesive, so it isn't really having to work that hard. So far, so good, for me.