Pucking sliding out from under glove

[hammbone]

Just wanted to point this out and wondering if this happens to others.

I have a pair of VK5 gloves I picked up off Racer.

They're pretty awesome.

However, anytime I am in a scramble and cover the puck and try to move it out of harms way, the puck slides out from under the bar of the T.

Usually the ref has blown the whistle by then but several times it has popped out on me in a dangerous situation.

I really noticed it when I first started using the gloves. I have adapted to it in that I don't try to move my glove around with the puck underneath it but the last week I've been in situations where having my arm out isn't a good idea and have had to bring it in. However, the puck has stayed where it was, exposing it.

Is this a design 'flaw' or designed on purpose? Is it different in other Vortek gloves?

I haven't heard anyone complain about this so maybe it's just me.

Thoughts?

[tide1]

I've had my VK5's since March. I haven't had this happen to me once. It's actually quite the opposite for me. I had Hespeler gloves before my VK5's and they puck would slip out from the "T" and at the "heel".

Could it be you're leaning on your palm or heel forcing the "T" to raise off the ice?? If that's the case try leaning over the glove more forcing the "T" to stay on the ice.

I don't know ... just a thought.

[hroark2112]

It has happened a few times in my VK7 gloves too. I just have to make sure I back it up with the stick.

[Zay1993]

I'm 99% sure most gloves are built like that. It's called a "stick notch" I think. My Verge has that and I just angle my arm upwards a bit and I have no problems. It really helps in shooting the puck!

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[Huntster]

Hammy, I get the same thing with my VK5 as well.

[MrMikeEMike]

I never noticed it because my stick is almost always in front of my glove. Not so much as a defense of the puck sliding out, but if some forward comes to slash to try and knock it loose, I'd rather they hit the stick than my glove. But now you do have me curious...

[Colonial]

Originally Posted by hammbone

Just wanted to point this out and wondering if this happens to others.

I have a pair of VK5 gloves I picked up off Racer.

They're pretty awesome.

However, anytime I am in a scramble and cover the puck and try to move it out of harms way, the puck slides out from under the bar of the T.

Usually the ref has blown the whistle by then but several times it has popped out on me in a dangerous situation.

I really noticed it when I first started using the gloves. I have adapted to it in that I don't try to move my glove around with the puck underneath it but the last week I've been in situations where having my arm out isn't a good idea and have had to bring it in. However, the puck has stayed where it was, exposing it.

Is this a design 'flaw' or designed on purpose? Is it different in other Vortek gloves?

I haven't heard anyone complain about this so maybe it's just me.

Thoughts?

I have one question. Are you trying to move the puck after you have it covered? If so why? Once covered your hand should not move. The stick should be placed in front of the glove to protect your hand against a slash. Or behind the glove to protect against a slow whistle.

I believe it is more a technique flaw than the design of the glove. I have never seen it happen with all the goalies I have seen use the gear.

Just a bit confused.

Marc

[Vision]

I've been using Vortek gloves since the VK1 series and I've not had this issue.

::m

[Aggie]

I know what you mean Hammbone. There is a gap around the T area when placing the trapper flat on the ice. The only problem I had once was when I was flat on my stomach and reached out to cover the puck. The other team almost dug it out, but the whistle blew as the puck slid out. In that position, you can't put your stick out in front to cover it. I'll try to take pictures of the gap and compare it to another glove I have (which does not have this gap).

[hammbone]

Originally Posted by Colonial

I have one question. Are you trying to move the puck after you have it covered? If so why? Once covered your hand should not move. The stick should be placed in front of the glove to protect your hand against a slash. Or behind the glove to protect against a slow whistle.

I believe it is more a technique flaw than the design of the glove. I have never seen it happen with all the goalies I have seen use the gear.

Just a bit confused.

Marc

there are at least two reasons why I would move my hand once the puck is covered.

1. in a scramble, if I'm lying on the ice (there are many reasons why I am lying on the ice but it does happen) I want to cover the puck and bring it close to me to keep my hand away from sticks and skates and anything else that might either a. knock the puck loose or b. damage my hand or arm. It's not always as simple as putting a stick in front of the glove.

2. Say I cover the puck when an opponent is coming towards me. If there is time, I might slide with the puck under my glove and try to dish it off to my defencemen to play. I would need the puck covered in this instance.

The first reason is my biggest concern since, if i am trying to get the puck and my arm away from the scramble, having the puck stay where it is doesn't help me much.

Maybe it is just a technique flaw.

and to Zay, this is the first time this has ever happened to me with a glove. Although this is only my third glove in 15 yrs so maybe gloves are just built that way.

anyways, just some thoughts I wanted to share and see if it was just me or if it happened to other people as well.

other than this issue though, these are the best gloves I've ever had.

[hammbone]

Originally Posted by Aggie

I know what you mean Hammbone. There is a gap around the T area when placing the trapper flat on the ice. The only problem I had once was when I was flat on my stomach and reached out to cover the puck. The other team almost dug it out, but the whistle blew as the puck slid out. In that position, you can't put your stick out in front to cover it. I'll try to take pictures of the gap and compare it to another glove I have (which does not have this gap).

Is this gap there for a reason? If more material was added to the T would the glove not open as wide?

thanks

[TAS33]

Had this happen a bunch when I first got the glove. Just try to push your hand down more when you put the glove on it. After I started pushing down on the puck a little the rpoblem went away.

[Gregan]

I had the same problem my first few games, I've had the problem before with other new gloves.

Just push down on the glove harder and it will flatten out more on to the ice and make the proper seal. It'll happen easier once the glove has broken in.

[hammbone]

I bought the glove used in May and it was pretty well broken in then.

I play about 4 times per week so I'm not sure how much more broken in it can get.

Maybe I need to press harder.

I'll try that.

Thanks for the replies

[Aggie]

Sorry for the delay, but here are some pictures. Both shots were taken at ground level. Keep in mind that neither glove is being pushed down on.

The first is the Vortek glove.




The second is my other glove.