Re: [pct-l] Duct tape Fix and retro gear

["John Vonhof" <vonhof@pacbell.net>]

Reynolds wrote,

>Wht doesn't moleskin do just as well? At the first sign of a hot spot I
stop and cover the area with moleskin. It sticks around for a couple of days
then I have to replace it.


The over the counter moleskin does not have the best adhesive. The type
available to hospitals and doctors is much better, comes in a roll and has
great sticking power. All moleskin is somewhat thick, although there are
different thicknesses. I have found it harder to shape to a foot and too
difficult to get to stick well, especially when the foot is wet or may get
wet.  That is where duct tape and Elastikon tape are better.

John Vonhof
vonhof@pacbell.net
author: FIXING YOUR FEET: Preventive Maintenance and Treatments for Foot
Problems of Runners, Hikers, and Adventure Racers
web site: http://www.footworkpub.com/feet/index.htm (check out the book
here)

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