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IdratherbeclimbingM9

1-Feb-2008
5:12:48 PM

On 1/02/2008 evanbb wrote:
>It showed me that poor taping technique is no substitute either. If there
>is no tape on the bleeding bits, doesn't that mean you've done it wrong?

I agree.
I find it a bugger when the tape slips down/mashes together in the vicinity of the base of my thumbs ... ~> tends to lead to gobis.

crazyjohn

3-Feb-2008
2:13:02 PM

On 1/02/2008 evanbb wrote:
>On 30/01/2008 crazyjohn wrote:
>As you can see, sometimes tape doesn't help much.
>In fact, it is a poor substitute for good technique.
>
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>It showed me that poor taping technique is no substitute either. If there
>is no tape on the bleeding bits, doesn't that mean you've done it wrong?

His tape job does suck, but I havent worn gloves for years; through yosemite, j-tree, frog, ben lommond, etc. You just have to trust the jam, bro. I always try not to tape up but it is an option... Maybe for a problem like crackhouse seen here.
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Macciza

3-Feb-2008
10:31:31 PM

The way I see it you have to tape to suit the climb - there are quite a few options . . .
If you expect vicious fistjams then make sure to cover the thumbs as well
If it's got gnarly fingers then I'll sometimes tape finger joints in different ways as well . .
I've taped first first finger, pinky and thumb joint and other weird combinations as well . .
And on DogFace I discovered the additional benefit of not feeling the 'sand slipping hands'
Generally I don't tape but sometimes I need to protect my fingers for guitar playing purposes

Edit: Unfortunately there is not a 'Personal variant' section to vote for

[Mod edit: There is now.]

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