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Originally Posted by m3thods
It's just something to try. I have older V2s with 4 knee lifts in each knee (about 3/4inch each, soft foam). My grand plan was to put blocks in, then put 1-2 of the existing knee lifts to put me higher in my butterfly. I'm not very flexible, so I need all the help I can get.
What I wanted to try were more modern knee blocks (the harder, bigger block of foam) as my fat ass and knee pads sink into the knee lifts a bit easily. Also, as they're 4 separate ones they seem to fan out sometimes when I'm scrambling, putting stress on my very unflexible hips as I get closer to the ice.
They would have to attach via the 4 holes (and not have to be stitched). I'd be interested in buying a pair off of you if the price (and product) is right. Feel free to PM me what you have.
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As a fellow goalie who's also not very flexible, I would steer clear of harder knee blocks for it really hurts you in the long run. Shock absorption on those are not great.
If u must have them, then use softer ones on top to soften the blow of landing.
THS has blocks for Vaughns and RBK's at the side of the shelf where all the straps and sweat bands are. Try those.
ALSO, before going to PAW, talk to Cecil at the THS repair dept. and see what it takes for him to fabricate something for you. He does a fantastic job. Price is extremely reasonable too. I perform all my repairs and fabrications there.
Another option would be to check out KneeStax:
https://sites.google.com/site/kneestax/
They're on Vancouver Island.
As an end note: I would try to velcro the new blocks in instead of lacing them. I tore them out on my old Bauer RX8's, and had Cecil sew some velcro in where the pads used to lace in. WAAAAY better afterwards. Moved around less, and easier to change on the fly.
PAW simply takes way too long for us Vancouverites and it's hard to return the items if they don't work out.