Sarge.[TK] Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) https://goo.gl/photos/m1QiHVjXaXqK631K8 Any thoughts on what would cause my shin armor to twist outward when I walk. By the time I got to the end of the block they were twisted? Edited June 12, 2017 by adamdblake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisco2k[TK] Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Probably the boots. Thats what was causing the issue for me at the begining Sent from my Imperial data pad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge.[TK] Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 How did you fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 This helps keep my shins in place. Velcro inside the shin! Hope this helps! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge.[TK] Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 This helps keep my shins in place. Velcro inside the shin! Hope this helps! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Good idea, I'll give that a shot. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Another method is the one that I used when I had the same problem. I used a 1 inch thick piece of chair cushion foam (purchased from a fabric store) and cut it into a 1 x 1 x 8 inch strip. I glued a piece of one inch Velcro (the fuzzy side) on the long side of it, and the other ("hook" side) onto the inside of my calf pieces, right along the interior cover strip. Problem solved. I used Velcro because I can remove the foam for cleaning when it gets.. well, let's just say "ripe" from sweat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troopacoola[TK] Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 This helps keep my shins in place. Velcro inside the shin! Hope this helps! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk It also helps to stop the shins riding up. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I have a loop of elastic that goes through the tab on the top of the boot, then connects with snaps to the inside of the shin, stops mine from twisting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiling Fox[TK] Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Another method is the one that I used when I had the same problem. I used a 1 inch thick piece of chair cushion foam (purchased from a fabric store) and cut it into a 1 x 1 x 8 inch strip. I glued a piece of one inch Velcro (the fuzzy side) on the long side of it, and the other ("hook" side) onto the inside of my calf pieces, right along the interior cover strip. Problem solved. I used Velcro because I can remove the foam for cleaning when it gets.. well, let's just say "ripe" from sweat. Yep, my issue came from skinny legs. I added padding like this and placed it where it would hold the armor securely in place. I haven't had an issue since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novak Dimon[TK] Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) I installed a snap at the little straps of the boots and the counterpart at the shin. This prevents any movement of the shin. Edited June 13, 2017 by Novak Dimon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder918 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Try putting a piece of velcro on the 'tongue' of the boot and one inside the lower front part of the shin. It's what works for me. Never had an issue and it's a simple fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge.[TK] Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Try putting a piece of velcro on the 'tongue' of the boot and one inside the lower front part of the shin. It's what works for me. Never had an issue and it's a simple fix.Thanks for the suggestion that's what I ended up doing. I got a troop this weekend I'll see how it works out. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge.[TK] Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Issue fixed. Worked great for my first troop at a local baseball game Star Wars night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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