Shortening C/A Arms

[JON]

Anyone have any experience with getting this done? I just got the RBK PSII C/A and the thing is comfy and fits perfect in the torso, but the arms are about an inch long. They interfere with rotating my gloves. Or would the arms "shorten" when it breaks in? Also the damn velcro strap snags the glove cuffs and comes undone. Should I get this Mod done? I'm a little skeptical about cutting my new $400 C/A and it's got straps close to the edge which means they will probably have to restitch them somewhere else. Any opinions?
Thanks,
Jon

[MrMikeEMike]

Well, here's my thoughts FWIW:

I don't think the arms will shorten THAT much after breaking in, but the unit may mold to fit you a little better. As far as getting the arms shortened, if you can afford to be without it for a few weeks, I'd recommend getting in touch with Sara at PAW and seeing if she can do the work. Reasonable prices, and might be your best option as she'll likely keep the seams looking stock (i.e. opening at the wrist and shortening, ya know?)

Now, my arms were a little long in my McKenney, and I shortened them by stitching up a gap in the elbow area where there was "slack" between the padding. shortened them just enough, but I might still send my unit out as I'm not too happy with the lack of elastic in the wrist straps....but that's another story.

MtA

[kohomcm]

Hey Jon,

This is a perfect opportunity for you to learn to do a little handy work on your own!

Search the board for a Sewing Awl, this is a little handy dandy tool that every goalie should have.

OK here it goes!

I am working on the assumption that the arms are not laced in and that you have a little bit of material available around the bicep. You could fold that material and use the awl to sew it together. That way you would shorten the arms and if you decide to sell the unit in the future you can remove the stitching.

Just my crazy idea if possible!

[NYInk]

[quote=kohomcm;961999]Hey Jon,

This is a perfect opportunity for you to learn to do a little handy work on your own!

Search the board for a Sewing Awl, this is a little handy dandy tool that every goalie should have.

OK here it goes!

I am working on the assumption that the arms are not laced in and that you have a little bit of material available around the bicep. You could fold that material and use the awl to sew it together. That way you would shorten the arms and if you decide to sell the unit in the future you can remove the stitching.

Just my crazy idea if possible![/QUOTE]

(In a deep slowed-down voice) You're crazy...I like you, but you're crazy

Sorry, that is a good idea, just had a flash of Old School when I read that line

[kohomcm]

Originally Posted by NYInk

(In a deep slowed-down voice) You're crazy...I like you, but you're crazy

Sorry, that is a good idea, just had a flash of Old School when I read that line

[JON]

Originally Posted by kohomcm

Hey Jon,

This is a perfect opportunity for you to learn to do a little handy work on your own!

Search the board for a Sewing Awl, this is a little handy dandy tool that every goalie should have.

OK here it goes!

I am working on the assumption that the arms are not laced in and that you have a little bit of material available around the bicep. You could fold that material and use the awl to sew it together. That way you would shorten the arms and if you decide to sell the unit in the future you can remove the stitching.

Just my crazy idea if possible!

I actually just got to thinking about shortening it at the bicep. And I thought they cut the wrist and move that up. lol. Silly me. But me and sewing goes together like lamb and tuna
BTW, they are laced in, the thing is they will have to put in new eyeletes (I think) and I'm not even about to **** with that. Thanks for the tip though

[NYInk]

That's awesome koho This thread totally made my day.

Maybe go to Bed, bath and beyond...I don't know..we might not have enough time

[kohomcm]

Originally Posted by JON

...BTW, they are laced in, the thing is they will have to put in new eyeletes (I think) and I'm not even about to **** with that. Thanks for the tip though

Hey Jon,

That makes it even easier. You just need to fold the material right after the eyelets and just before the bicep padding.

Shortening the arms an 1" should not be a problem. It is very easy to do.

[NYInk]

Yeah, let me know how it works for you b/c the arms on my GTKPR C/A are a bit too long also

[JON]

Originally Posted by kohomcm

Hey Jon,

That makes it even easier. You just need to fold the material right after the eyelets and just before the bicep padding.

Shortening the arms an 1" should not be a problem. It is very easy to do.

Thanks Koho. You been a huge help

[Matt The Hammer]

Originally Posted by JON

I actually just got to thinking about shortening it at the bicep. And I thought they cut the wrist and move that up. lol. Silly me. But me and sewing goes together like lamb and tuna
BTW, they are laced in, the thing is they will have to put in new eyeletes (I think) and I'm not even about to **** with that. Thanks for the tip though

Super easy buddy.

They sell the eyelets and punch at Home Depot in the hand tool section. I did this. The hardest part is trying to figure out where to put the holes.

When you do:
1. make small hole with razor blade
2. Insert brass eyelet into hole
3. Place top of eyelet against hard surface and use tool & hammer to flatten the other side

It problably took me longer to type this than it will take you to do it.

[kohomcm]

Originally Posted by Matt The Hammer

Super easy buddy.

They sell the eyelets and punch at Home Depot in the hand tool section. I did this. The hardest part is trying to figure out where to put the holes....

This is also a very good idea, I always forget about Home depot.

[JON]

Originally Posted by Matt The Hammer

Super easy buddy.

They sell the eyelets and punch at Home Depot in the hand tool section. I did this. The hardest part is trying to figure out where to put the holes.

When you do:
1. make small hole with razor blade
2. Insert brass eyelet into hole
3. Place top of eyelet against hard surface and use tool & hammer to flatten the other side

It problably took me longer to type this than it will take you to do it.

Thanks Matt...I guess I'll give it a shot. I'm not a complete idiot,

[kohomcm]

Originally Posted by JON

Thanks Matt...I guess I'll give it a shot. I'm not a complete idiot,

Thats the spirit! lol

[Botts]

Another way to shorten laced-in arms is to make a new set of holes using a soldering iron.

Let the iron heat up, then use it to form a new setvof holes. The soldering iron will melt the nylon as it makes the hole so it won't tear or run.

Here's the sneaky part, fold over the end of the arm so when you relace it, the string runs through the new holes and a set of the old eyelets -- this keeps stress off the new holes, so they won't tear.