Rocktape Kinesiology Tape for Athletes, H2O Blue, 2" x 16.4'

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Great stuffI got this because I had a gift card. I ve seen it before but thought it was probably just a gimmick.First off, I can not get a bandage to stick to me. I have even superglued them to my skin and they fall off once I sweat during a workout. These adhered for 5 days. That s crazy.Second I thought these were working as a placebo on people. I had a strained shoulder from a recent bike crash. I also put them on my feet (see my pic) to see if they d stay on for a run. When I put the first strip on my shoulder it felt about as effective as putting duct tape on myself. Second strip was the same. Then the third to supposedly support raising to the side. 5 minutes later I was surprised to notice the dull pain I d felt for about 2 weeks dissipated to almost nothing. It turns out that while it s no brace, it does wonders for swelling. Also, the stuff does not come off.Excellent product. I ll be using it a lot in the future. 5Great for AthletesI bought this tape, Spartan tape, and KT tape.Compared to Spartan tape, Rocktape is about the same. Its sticks for just as long!Compared to KT tape (the regular pre-cut ones), Spartan stayed on for much longer. I noticed that the KT tape would start to fall off within 24 hour.I have also showered with both the Rocktape and the Spartan tape and they both stay on pretty well when they get wet!Use:For reference, I use this tape for figure skating. I have had stress fractures in my shins in the past, and still have terrible pain due to muscle imbalances. This tape helps relieve my pain! I wear it on and off the ice. I also make sure to stretch out the muscles while on the ice and at home.Tips:Make sure that you DO NOT put this tape on hair. Make sure to SHAVE the area before placing it on your skin. Also, make sure you DO NOT have oils or lotion on your skin because the tape will not stick as long. I use different techniques to tape my leg. I do not really follow the booklet on how to tape your shins. I found that it was not as effective as the other ways i have found online.I hope this helps! 5Better than KT tape, very durable, but still a bit expensiveI had been using KT Pro Tape and had pretty good results with that. For whatever reason, that brand only lasted a day on my wife's back. Her chiropracter told her to use RockTape and since then, she has had zero issues with the tape coming off early. It's very durable, water resistant and sticks well even under warm and humid conditions. I understand the H2O version lasts even longer under these conditions. It is easy enough to tear or cut with some shears My only gripe is the cost, which seems a bit high given how much product you get.I hope you found my review helpful and if so, please click the yes button below. Thanks! 4Comparison to KT TapeI've tried several different kinesiology tapes, here are the results of my head-to-head comparisons...In order of stretchiness:KT Tape Pro: Super stretchy spandex-type material. Dries super fast. Breathes excellently even in multiple layers.KT Tape: High-elastic content cotton. Dries reasonably fast. Adequate breathability in multiple layers.Rocktape H2O: High-elastic content cotton. Dries reasonably fast. Adequate breathability in multiple layers.Rocktape: Moderate-elastic content cotton. Takes the longest to dry but that's still fast. Not very breathable, can feel slightly stifling in multiple layers.In order of stickiness:Rocktape H2O: Can be repositioned, and will stick just as well after repositioning. Sticks to tape well. Can be uncomfortable to remove.Rocktape: Can be repositioned, but loses some stickiness each time. Edges tend to peel up. Doesn't stick to tape very well. Okay removal.KT Tape Pro: Can be repositioned, but won't stick for more than a day if you do.Sticks to tape well. Easily removed.KT Tape: Cannot be repositioned, edges tend to peel. Sticks to tape adequately well. Seems more painful to remove than others.In order of longevity:Rocktape H2O: 3+ days. Stays put until you take it off.KT Tape Pro: 2-4 days. Once you get it stuck on, it stays. Less peeling than Rocktape.Rocktape: 2-4 days. Edges tend to peel up on day 2, so you've got to trim it down.KT Tape: 1 day. Edges and entire parts of strips peel up almost immediately.In order of support:Rocktape: Very stable support. Multiple layers offer similar support to a lightly structured brace. Useful for areas where you need a lot of stability like knees and ankles.Rocktape H2O: Stable support.Multiple layers offer similar support to a soft compression brace. Useful for areas where you need both stretch and support, better adhesion and superior stretch offers excellent 'massage' for sore muscles.KT Tape: Moderately stable support. Multiple layers offer similar support to a compression sleeve.KT Tape Pro: Light to moderate support. Multiple layers offer similar support to a soft compression sleeve. Useful for areas where you need flexibility first, particularly well-suited to wrists and fingers. 5Absolutely essential in helping performance & injury recoveryGreat tape that does it's job. Helps greatly in injury recovery and prevention. I like the tape and has helped me recover several times. It is slightly high in cost but not really a better alternative. The tape can last for several days, but does tend to curl on edges if not applied with a lot of patience and care. Tape will hold through several showers but again the ends will start to curl from water but it is a good product and recommend you try it. I have used for rotator cuff and bicep tendon injuries and it work really well 4but bought this tape on good recommendation as a blister prevention tape for feetI don't know anything about kinesiology taping, but bought this tape on good recommendation as a blister prevention tape for feet. I was raised on moleskin, but gave it up because there's no reason to use something so thick and felt-like. I moved on to various 1st aid tapes, which work but don't stay on well. Rock Tape is elastic, so it goes on curved and odd-shaped parts of you without wrinkles, and the adhesive is robust.The last couple of years I've been unable to find trail running shoes that don't rub my heels the wrong way, so I use a lot of this stuff. It's stayed on without any issues through all my training, and I never got a blister, even with shoes that would start hurting in under a mile on naked heels. The adhesive met its match last fall when I hiked the Pemi Loop ... a many-hour celebration of bad trails and bad judgment in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. By the end of the day the tape, which I'd applied to heels prepped with alcohol and tincture of benzoin, had partially disintegrated and partially come off. But it was still doing its job no blisters! My feet were the only body part that didn't hurt, so even though I found this tape's limits, I credit it with a success.There are cheaper tapes that are similar. I'm half tempted to try them, but also feel that since I've found something that works, saving a few bucks a season isn't a very compelling reason to experiment. Maybe if I read a stellar review of another tape I'll try it. For now, I'm buying more of this. 4First time use, very happy with resultsI was doing research on shin splints...I knew it wasn t something that I needed to see a doctor for, but wanted to be able to continue to walk, and care across KT tape. This had the best reviews. So far I ve used it on my shins, lower back and hip. I was amazed at the relief that occurred with my lower back. Of course I know it s temporary while you heal, get stronger, etc, butttt it was awesome to not feel achey and sore all day. I guess I need to round the edges when I cut the strips because it is peeling when I put jeans on, so I ll just need to be careful putting them on because I wear jeans everyday to work. 511/10 would recommendi have always been using kt tape, but i had a les mills bodypump instructor whose husband is a physical therapist. i was having problems and was trying kt tape. so i asked him about it, and he said rock tape #1 and kt tape #2. i just recently had the money to try it, so i did. and i just now had to take off tape on my legs - that i put on last monday (january 15), and its pretty hard! i have taken a bath and showered every day, even rubbed my loofa over them, and they were still as tight as they were put on. they barely pulled a little while i had them on, but thats because i didnt wear knee high socks over them. also, i didnt shave my legs beforehand (i know some ladies are saying LORD no!), and that actually helped a lot! the hair helps the adhesive stick better, and i really love this kinesiology tape. 5The bestI've used several kinseology tapes now, and I have to say, Rocktape is by far the best for me. I first used KT Tape like 13 years ago and it sucked so hard, I didn't investigate kinseology tape for another decade. Im pretty mad about it, bc kinseology tape is so great and I had an extra decade of pain and limited movement bc KT Tape SUCKS SO HARD.Sorry, anyway. With other tape brands, I have to clean myself off with some rubbing alcohol to get a good few days out of it. With Rocktape H20, I don't even need to do that if its been like 6 hours after a shower (I lotion every shower) and it still lasts a solid 3 days! I've got eczema, so sometimes I can't keep it 3 days bc it irritates me so bad, so if you've got sensitive skin, just a heads up.The last time I ordered, they sent me a sample of the Rock Sauce, and that was pretty great since it went through the tape so easily. 5use for shoulder after rotator cuff surgery... easy and eased pain!After complaining to my therapist that I had a muscle ache from my shoulder and up through my neck that gave me a headache, he taped my shoulder. Instant relief !!! This is the brand he used and recommended. Sticks well to skin but does not hurt when removed. Showered with it. Swam in pool for more than an hour. Does not release until pulled off. Bought this so my husband could tape my shoulder when we were on vacation. Note: does not replace therapy!! Only therapy will help you recover. 5

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Rocktape Kinesiology Tape for Athletes, H2O Blue, 2" x 16.4'

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