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Post by Dalaran1991 on Jun 13, 2012 17:16:39 GMT
I just got these bracers from Windlass from KOA: www.kultofathena.com/product.asp ... er+Bracers The leather seems to be of high quality and really hard. I have a really hard time putting it on and let it conform to the shape of my arm. I can't get it to close completely cause I'm afraid of forcing the leather too much, but then it would be too loose to stay still on my arms. Do I have to force the bracers hard, or are they actually too big for me? Also, after I'm done with them, should I leave them tied up or release them and let them flatten themselves again? If anyone has instruction for me on how to use bracers, much appreciated. Pictures would be really nice!
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Post by Elheru Aran on Jun 13, 2012 17:54:36 GMT
Do it like you'd do shoes-- lace them loosely when you aren't using them, then when you put them on, pull the laces tight one set of eyelets at a time.
Keep them laced when you aren't using them; this will keep them in shape, so to speak. There's a reason fancy shoes come with wood formers to put in when you aren't wearing them-- leather items perform at their best when they're kept in the shape they're supposed to be when on your body.
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Post by Kataphractos on Jun 27, 2012 22:08:31 GMT
Have a friend lace them for you If you're by yourself, may have to use your teeth as your second hand. Yeah, I know, leather doesn't taste good, but it's one way of doing it. I wouldn't worry about putting too much strain on the leather (maybe the cords, but not the leather). It's going to loosen up as you wear and use them, especially since sweat from your arms will soak in.
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Post by Taran on Jun 30, 2012 6:37:40 GMT
One arm at a time. Kind of like I put on my pants. How about you?
In all seriousness, it is easiest to get some help. Usually, though, I don't have help available, so I brace my arm, primarily the elbow (in the elbow cup of the armour), on some surface or other and strap it on that way. Not easy, but you get proficient at it after awhile.
I did find that a leather softener makes the break-in period that much less painful, btw. The edges don't cut into your skin as much and the leather doesn't chafe as much if you have worked in a bit of softener just before donning. Glove Oil works well in a pinch, too. But once they are broken in, the oil isn't really necessary except maybe as just a maintenance thing to keep the leather from drying out and cracking if you don't wear it often.
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Post by Artelmis on Jul 7, 2012 2:53:50 GMT
I don't have any issues with my bracers... but then again I have the ones from Ravenswood Leather.
Their buckles and speedlaces are top notch.
Might I suggest some leather conditioner to soften up the leather a little around the eyelets so that it's a bit more supple and easier to pull? not sure if it'll work, but that's my first thought.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2012 4:33:25 GMT
Have you considered a good orthodontist? Wait... you said bracers.
Something that you might try is using an elastic band (obviously a fairly stout one) to hold the bracers tight, tie the laces, then remove the band.
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Post by Mr.Wallace on Jul 7, 2012 4:40:36 GMT
Why isn't your Squire aiding you? I'm hardly a wealth of knowledge in the use and wear of Armor, so I'll back out of this conversation slowly.
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