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[toenails97]

Alright,
I have a dilema that keeps happening to my pads, no matter what quality what manufacture anything.....it still happens
So ive got a question do any of you know why this happens; what am I doing wrong to make this split between the top hat and main part of the pad?
Cheers
Tony

[Nato]

Are you pulling the top strap too tight, causing too much strain on the join between the main body of the pad and the top hat?

[jamielsn15]

Not sure, can you take a closer picture? 

[procricket]

Bingo tony I get th same I call it the top strap tight middle strap lesser and bottom strap looser

I just stitch it back

[toenails97]

I need to pull the top strap tight though to gain a good fit, seeming as I have quite skinny calfs

[VKS]

When your "padding up" it looks like you are not only pulling a little too hard on the top strap, but also that your pulling it at an angle which adds to the strain - perhaps continue to have it as tight as you like it, but just pull a little more gradually and straighter.

[Nato]

I need to pull the top strap tight though to gain a good fit, seeming as I have quite skinny calfs

What size pads do you wear?

[toenails97]

What size pads do you wear?

I use standard men's RH but I'm 5ft 10 and 15 years old so the straps are huge, but the length is spot on

[toenails97]

When your "padding up" it looks like you are not only pulling a little too hard on the top strap, but also that your pulling it at an angle which adds to the strain - perhaps continue to have it as tight as you like it, but just pull a little more gradually and straighter.

Ohh right didn't really think like that, ill give it a go thanks very much!

[Nato]

I use standard men's RH but I'm 5ft 10 and 15 years old so the straps are huge, but the length is spot on

Ah I see. I was thinking along the lines of going for a small men's size or youth for the size of your calves but you'll more than likely find them too short to offer full protection then.

[procricket]

Remove the Velcro and customise your straps mate

[toenails97]

Remove the Velcro and customise your straps mate

Hmmm dont really want to make a state of my pads and ruin them if it doesn't go to plan, haw you found any pads with short straps?