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canadian_man_44
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I've had three sets of pads with plastic snaps that broke a lot. So far, with the snaps that Pete uses, I haven't had one problem. I've had slapshots deflect off the snaps and that didn't even break them. These are definitely a top of the line quick snap system.
As for adjusting them, I got them adjusted to exactly where I like them after a few games and haven't touched them since. They haven't loosened any like some of the other "plastic" buckles I've used. They just work great.
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FutureSuperstar93
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I hate the plastic snaps, other than getting dressed in 5 minutes, they really piss me off.
They break, they're hard to adjust, and you never have a clue what to do with the slack they let out. |
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montreal961
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I used to always get the plastic snaps, until i got my reflex pads, all leather, and all good. Don;'t think i want to go back to the snaps.
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puckstopper35
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Location: Sudbury, ON, CANADA!
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I've got plastic snaps on my RBKs, and I don't have any issues with them. Same as Cman, only took me a few practices to get them where I like them and haven't touched them since.
In regards to the excess slack - I just tie them to the strap above it.
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rjattack19
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i also have plastic snaps and have yet to have a problem. the leather is nice because its more reliable i suppose but its such a pain and its not as consistent
as for the slack i just cut it off once i get em' where i like. i just leave like 2 1/2 inches hanging off and it dosnt bother me
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montreal961
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| rjattack19 wrote: | i also have plastic snaps and have yet to have a problem. the leather is nice because its more reliable i suppose but its such a pain and its not as consistent
as for the slack i just cut it off once i get em' where i like. i just leave like 2 1/2 inches hanging off and it dosnt bother me |
What do you meen by leather being inconsistent?
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texasgoalie08
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Yeah, what??!!  |
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mx42
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Leather straps that aren't cared for can stretch and warp. Maybe this is what he means.
Nylon does it as well, just not to the degree that leather straps do. |
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goalieboy#1
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And its harder to get it at the same hole every time
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mx42
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| You can just mark it off with a pen? Or count? |
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texasgoalie08
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| mx42 wrote: | | You can just mark it off with a pen? Or count? |
Yeah! Or use some tape? |
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puckstopper35
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Or once you use the same hole enough, a line starts to form?
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rjattack19
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yea i meant how it stretches
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montreal961
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| goalieboy#1 wrote: | | And its harder to get it at the same hole every time |
after 3 games in my new pads, i know all of my leather holes by heart.
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goalieboy#1
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I dont, i just put them on whatever feels best that day 
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