Vachanging sleeve

I have a question for all you vachangers in regards to the sleeves.

We all know they wear out and need to be replaced over time, which is a huge hassle since they are expensive and hard to get. I was thinking of wrapping the sleeve in theraband after it is on to give the sleeve some extra support. I’m just curious about what your thoughts on this are and if anyone has tried it?

Thanks, Jake

Should work to add support in theory.
The main problem is the small splits that develop at the ends from stretching the sleeve onto the hanger and from rolling them up, as long as you catch them early and trim them off the sleeves last for months.

Cap’s right. To make the sleeve last a bit longer, make sure that there are no tears in the silicone at either end before putting it on. If you see one starting to form, trim it off with a pair of scissors to make the edge smooth again.

I also find that the harder silicone compounds last longer than the softer ones. I ordered two from monkeybar (soft & thick and medium & thick), and the medium one lasted a year while the soft one lasted only 6 weeks.

To save a little money, I tried the technique that TPS described in a thread he started awhile ago on how to make your own sleeves with silicone compound you can buy from a variety of places. I was able to make about 10 sleeves with a small tub of compound, and they ended up costing about $6 each for materials.

At what weight did you need the sleeve? I am at 7.5 and use only the soft cone- no slippage at all.

At 7.5 lbs, I think you’re close to the limit without needing to add the sleeve. The sleeve is kind of an insurance policy to prevent vacuum leaks.

Well, I am at 8 lbs. now and only use soft cone.No slippage at all.