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Terrible tapesI had a very important game that day when I was received them. I immediately stuck them on my back. Less than 2 minutes as they immediately peeled off. Tapes are not glued anywhere. There is also a feeling that there is no glue in them. I am very upset by this purchase. I used to buy tapes on Amazon from this brand but apparently took from other sellers. Never buy tapes that Amazon itself sells, they are disgusting. I wanted to return them but they are not eligible for return. I bought two packs and now what to do with them, I do not know. They do not stick anywhere else, how to use them I do not know. Waste of money. 1Great stuffI did an earlier review just yesterday where I said that while I don't text much or play games, I read a LOT using my tab and it's a heavy tab so I got "texter's thumb" and "gamer's wrist" from the weight. My sister recommended the use of rocktape which rocked!! It helped me a lot but for some reason, this site decided that my review contained obscene words which I did NOT use. Please LEARN the English language before judging (you may now refuse to use this review too but I will not bother to review other items in future) 5Best tape if you need it to stay on for a long period of time.I am a LMT in Chicago. I use this tape to tape my arm back to my shoulder and to support my shoulder from rounding forward. It is great if you abuse your body or have posture problems because you can literally tape your limbs back on to your body and the pain goes away. It also supports healthy posture so the fascia in your body can restring itself correctly.This is the best if you need a tape that will stay on for 5 days. Get something less costly if you plan on changing it often. After 5 days, it is still on, but my skin gets itchy so I need to take it off. Tape does not adhere to itself well, so make sure you anchor on the skin, not over another piece of tape. Round the corners to prevent catching on clothing. If you need to remove it, soak it in rubbing alcohol first. I've ripped my skin off by ignoring this vital step.The videos from Rocktape and KTape are detailed and effective. No need for special training.I put it to the test. Day one, wore it to work. Day two, went biking and running and then showered afterward. Day three of tape, I was in a wet sauna, hot tub, cold pool, shower, and dry sauna at 180 degrees (yes, KingSpa) and this morning it is still stuck like the day I put it on. It doesn't even smell like chlorine, which is a mystery. Took this pic morning of day 4. 5It sticks pretty wellTipsMake sure the area you are putting on is CLEAN and DRY. I use this for my knee so I would rub alcohol on my knee as well. After cleaning the area. Just don t add this tape to an open wound. After I add the tape to my knee I make sure to rub it down a few times with my hand. I make sure I put this on. at LEAST 1 hour before lifting. The longer the better. If you manage to get this to stick throughout the day then it really get stuck to your skin for a few days. The first time I tried it, it started peeling. The second time it stayed a few days then I force pulled it off. It wasn t lifting or bothering me.Another tip is if it s peeling then just cut that peel part off quickly so it doesn t keep peeling.I also round the edge of each tape I cut. I try over lapping the corner of the tape so the bottom part is less likely to lift up.It isn t too stretchy and it works for what I need it to. I prefer this over KT Tape and STRENGTH tape.ConsYou have to be very careful when putting it on. If it peels before the first few hours it s not going to last for the next few days 4Lifesaver!This product is amazing! I have hyperelastic issues that cause me severe muscle pain, and I used to have to see a chiropractor once week. I recently switched to a new chiropractor who used this on my and the relief was immediate and i now only need to go every 2-3 weeks! I use this for my shoulder and lower back, but it includes a pamphlet that shows different ways to tape different parts of the body. What makes this KT tape stand out is how long it lasts and how little of it you have to use. Once taped, it'll usually stay on 5-7 days. However, the waterproofing is a little lackluster on this type. To be fair, it holds up well if you're planning to just wear it in water, like a bath. I work as a swim instructor though and the salt water did a number on the adhesion and it comes off after wearing it in the pool. There is a type marketed as h2o proof that I may try for when I work, but this one is cheaper so I'll likely stick to it when I'm not. A heads up, the precut strips dont stick well and go faster. It's better to by the roll and cut what you need. 5Overall still my preferred tapeUpdate: See below for previous review. I've since decided that I will never buy the beige tape again. Not sure if I just got a bad roll, but the beige colored tape has been a serious disappointment compared to my previous rolls. I feel silly thinking that color has anything to do with it, but red logo and plain black worked wonders. Beige tape? Terrible. I found myself needing to reapply almost every other day, and I have not been as active recently, so this new tape has seen minimal activity comparatively. Also, the amount of adhesive residue with this particular roll is worth mentioning as well. Down to 4 stars now.Previous: Love this stuff. I think I'd die without it. Gives just the right support and correction to my knees (patellar maltracking). I notice within hours of removing the tape how much my knees hurt again. I personally feel it gives way better support over kt tape, and lasts much longer. I usually keep mine on for 5-10 days (I was lucky to get 3 out of regular kt tape). I usually just apply after showering, not always, I don't even need to prep the area by cleaning with anything special, and just give a good overall rub for a few seconds to seal it. Occasionally I see a bit of peeling, but after a week, it's not unexpected. 4Excellent productRockTape is terrific for lending light support to injured body parts. I've used other brands in the past, but RockTape is more forgiving and sticks better. Yes, you will probably need to use the yank-and-shriek method for removing the tape because, if you've applied it correctly, it probably won't come off on it's own. IMO, pulling it off isn't a big deal at all unless a lot of body hair is involved. The tape can stay stuck for weeks, but it should be removed after one week to allow the skin to breathe. Pulling it off after it's gotten completely wet in the shower works best. Otherwise, after bathing just blot it lightly to remove excess moisture. I sometimes use a hair dryer for quicker drying.Some key points for successful application: 1) Clean the area with rubbing alcohol. 2) Measure the length you will need and cut the tape an inch or so shorter than the area you plan to cover. 3) Round the corners of the tape. 4) Tear the paper backing in half vertically, roughly in the middle of the strip you've cut (the fabric will not tear), and turn the cut edges of the paper back to expose several inches of fabric. These cut edges are where you will hold onto the tape as you apply it. Try to avoid getting your fingers on the adhesive. 5) Place the exposed piece of fabric in about the middle of the area you want to tape, stretching it slightly (up to about 25%). Continue to work your way to the end of the strip, stretching and attaching one end at a time. Remove paper backing as you go. Do NOT stretch the last couple of inches at either end of the tape.Application of any kinesiology tape gets easier after you've done it a few times. Meanwhile, not to worry if you get a few small wrinkles during the application. There are a number of tutorials available online for correct application methods. The RockTape box also includes a handy guide for taping most areas of the body in order to derive the most benefit. In some cases, as with a meniscus tear, applying a double strip of tape horizontally over the meniscus, along with a single strip vertically on either side of the kneecap, seems to work best. (I learned this from the Knee Guru online.) The tape is a bit pricey, but you won't waste nearly as much of it during the learning process as you would with the cheap stuff. 5Very poor qualityI purchased the same black rock tape in Feb 2018 and Feb 2019. The quality difference is significant. My first taping was with some of the older tape and some of the newer. The newly purchased tape frayed and broke within 2 days. I can normally stay taped for 4-5 days and I have been using the same taping technique for some time. The quality was so bad I had to check if I had purchased a knock off, but no, this new tape is the real stuff from Rocktape. I'm going to try other tape brands. 1Well, They Don't Make It Like They Used ToI can't believe I haven't seen any other reviews addressing this issue, so here it is: they don't make Rocktape like they used to. The new Rocktape is cheaper, thinner and less effective. I thought it felt different and was less effective when I used my most recent order, so I got out some tape I bought about two years ago and compared.There was a significant visible and tangible difference, and I was comparing two identical rolls of the basic black Rocktape. The newer roll was thinner and lighter -- when I held it up to the light, it filtered through in a way it didn't with the old, thicker tape.I'm unhappy with this cheap new direction, because I loved the original stuff. I recommended it to people all the time, and it helped a great deal with various joint issues, especially the bad pain in my knees.The newer tape I received is still beneficial, but not as much as the old. It doesn't provide as much support and therefore doesn't prevent as much pain. It also doesn't stay on nearly as long, peeling off on its own at the ends on the first day of wear (the old tape never did that), which is irritating, especially considering that Rocktape is more expensive than numerous other brands of similar products. This is supposed to be top of the line tape.The original tape was a solid 5 star product -- I would've given it 6 if I could've. This thinner stuff is a 3. Really disappointed. 3This stuff is incredible!My occupational therapist put it on my arm when my college work caused me to have some pretty serious muscle pain. Within three days the pain was gone! It sped up my healing time by 50%. I can wear it for a week before the adhesion around the edges has gotten bad enough that I need to take it off. This stuff is sooo much better than the KT tape in the store. NO comparison! I have used it for other muscle pain, to restrict my motion if I need a reminder not to move a certain way, and for my athlete kiddos. This stuff is incredible and the price was way less then my therapist wanted for it. 5

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Rocktape Kinesiology Tape for Athletes, Water Resistant, Reduce Pain and Injury Recovery, 180% Elastic Stretch

Rocktape Kinesiology Tape for Athletes, Water Resistant, Reduce Pain and Injury Recovery, 180% Elastic Stretch

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