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What is the best tape to use?
« on: April 02, 2014, 01:00:33 PM »

What do people use (if any) to tape up their fingers for keeping? I have damaged my fingers and thumbs on too many occasions to remember now!  I know this is probably down to poor technique but that is beyond help! I used fabric strapping tape last season but wondered if there is anything better out there?
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Re: What is the best tape to use?
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2014, 01:01:58 PM »

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Re: What is the best tape to use?
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2014, 01:16:30 PM »

I have seen some keepers use finger joint protectors or what ever you call them..a elastic tube that goes round the joints of your fingers i have seen basket ball players use them, sorry for the poor description i don't know the proper name for them, i personally use fabric tape.
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Re: What is the best tape to use?
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2014, 01:57:12 PM »

I have seen some keepers use finger joint protectors or what ever you call them..a elastic tube that goes round the joints of your fingers i have seen basket ball players use them, sorry for the poor description i don't know the proper name for them, i personally use fabric tape.


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Re: What is the best tape to use?
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2014, 04:11:40 PM »

...micropore tape is my tape of choice, sometimes with plasters over the top if I'm carrying a particularly bad knock from the week before.
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Re: What is the best tape to use?
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2014, 04:51:46 PM »

...micropore tape is my tape of choice, sometimes with plasters over the top if I'm carrying a particularly bad knock from the week before.

Yeah microporous tape for me too, find it far less bulky and does the job of keeping joints strapped.
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Re: What is the best tape to use?
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2014, 08:25:48 PM »

I use normal plaster tape mate, put some toilet paper underneath then tape. Works fine and cheap.
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Re: What is the best tape to use?
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2014, 06:59:44 AM »

Thanks for the posts guys. I think I will take a trip to boots and pick up one of each suggestion. I will try them all, although not all at once!
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