Post by: MI 2 AZ on January 04, 2004, 02:08:01 AM
I have also heard that some bowlers use the tape to facilitate a quicker, cleaner release. I am not using it for that purpose so cannot comment on that use of it.
I purchased a 2 inch x 10 yards roll of HypaFix tape and found that I am probably not going to use it all up for quite a while since I am only cutting out a ½ inch wide piece of the tape to use on my thumb each time. So if anyone wants to try a sample of the HypaFix tape, I am willing to mail out a sample, if you send me a mailing address by message. If you wish to purchase HypaFix tape, please call the manufacturer at 1-800-876-1261 to find the nearest outlet. It may be available in a medical supply store. I am not associated with the company nor do I sell it. Since I am not as knowledgeable as others on this site about different balls, ball drillings, or bowling tips, this is my way of helping out.
After you try the tape out, please post back here and let others know your findings, good and bad, about the tape. That way, other bowlers can use that information to their benefit. ______________________________________________________________________
I had originally posted the above in the Misc Bowling forum early last year. I still have some tape left if anyone else wants to try a sample of it, just send me a mailing address by PM here.
This tape is also useful for when you are just breaking in a Magic Carpet for the first time. It helps relieve the initial tenderness that you may experience on the back of the thumb from the Magic Carpet, especially if you are a first time user of the Magic Carpet.
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Best way to use Hypafix tape is to apply it lengthwise on your thumb, not wrapped around like a ring, and whenever possible to anchor one end on the nail. It should last at least two to four games but may not stick as well on people with real sweaty hands.
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Available on the internet:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/21stmed/hypdresretta.html
http://www.wecarepharmacy.com/hypafix.html
http://woundcareshop.safeshopper.com/109/cat109.htm?788
http://www.psychosomatic-medicine.com/vitality-medical/product-details/UNS4209.html
http://www.etrode.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=19467
NOTE: I have not ordered from any of the above sites, just found them by using Google.
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Other tapes are available which may work better for you. HypaFix is really thin so would be good for someone with a tight thumbhole or really swollen thumb. If you have the room for other tapes, some alternatives are:
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I found that the HypaFix peeled away from my skin fairly quickly, probably because I'm applying it to the inside of my thumb, to cover a callous I get there. It's difficult to get the tape to lie completely flat.
I've been using an alternative for a few months now, called Perfect Patch, by Ebonite. It's much stronger than the other tapes I've used (although I haven't tried the Vise tapes yet), and the adhesive is very sticky, almost too sticky. When you're done, you have to peel it off your thumb, and some adhesive residue gets left behind. That's no big deal for me.
Perfect Patch comes in 10-to-a-pack polybags. They're 3" long, so I cut them in half, which gives me 20 tapes per bag. It's available from Bowlingindex.com for $3.50 per bag.
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I have some ABS tape which looks very close to the Vise. The ABS tape will last until you take it off. I anchor it to my thumbnail and only have it on the back of my thumb. It's too slick to wrap the whole way around my thumb. If you like a super tight thumb, you could wrap the tape on both side of your thumb and still get a clean release. The HypaFix is thinner and falls apart after 3-5 games. I only use the tape if I've been bowling a lot and my thumb is a little raw, and I have to bowl a long game format tourney. I prefer to use nothing, but I'd rather protect my thumb than take a chance of it tearing.
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Strider
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Start the tape at the tip of your thumb and back. Covering the whole thumbnail. That'll stop the tape rolling off.
You can use 2 layers if you're playing more than 3 games.
I've use it for about 4 years and have no problem.
I also have a Canadian source which you can buy from if you wish to purchase them.
http://regencymedicalsupplies.supersites.ca/
Hypafix 2"X10yds (10m X 5 cm) C$ 9.89/roll
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baiki
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From Excaliber:
I wanted to try various tapes for a long time and never did because I know how much my hand sweats while I bowl. I mentioned this to a few guys from Vise. They hooked me up with a bottle of some stuff called "Benzoine Tincture" (probably spelled wrong). This stuff is actually used to stop spreading of cold sores. Clean the area where you want the tape, apply the Benzoine Tincture (I keep Q tips in my accessory bag) where you are going to put the tape wait about 15 seconds for it dry and then put the tape on.
I could only get roughly 3-5 frames before tape would start falling off....I can bowl 10 games and the tape stays on now. The only other thing I had to do other than applying the Benzoine Tincture is round off the square edges of the tape.
I have found this stuff in local grociery stores/ pharmacies for $4-$6 a bottle. It is well worth it and a bottle will last you a long time.
Hope this info helps.
-EX-
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Edited on 8/30/2004 5:26 PM
Edited on 10/29/2004 10:38 PM
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Post by: MI 2 AZ on January 13, 2004, 08:47:59 AM
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Post by: MI 2 AZ on January 22, 2004, 11:10:50 PM
quote:
JUST MAKE SURE ITS DRY BEFORE YOU PUT YOUR HAND IN THE BALL!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, that would be good.
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Post by: pagnouch on January 22, 2004, 11:26:02 PM
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Post by: MI 2 AZ on January 26, 2004, 08:45:17 AM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on January 27, 2004, 08:15:59 AM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on January 30, 2004, 08:41:10 AM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 03, 2004, 11:18:02 AM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 05, 2004, 10:11:12 AM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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"I know nothing!"
Post by: kjl456 on February 05, 2004, 10:35:33 AM
Ken
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 05, 2004, 11:14:12 AM
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE
TECHNIQUE OF SPLIT SKIN GRAFT FIXATION USING HYPAFIX: A 15-YEAR REVIEW
R. Bruce Davey , Anthony L. Sparnon and Michelle Lodge
The technique of graft fixation with Hypafix was introduced in 1986 and has since been adapted for use in all sites to become the standard technique in the management of paediatric burns at the Women's and Children's Hospital Burn Unit. The technique is versatile, safe, simple, reliable and inexpensive, and has proven to be effective in over 700 burn patients, with 18 patients (2%) requiring repeat grafts. The patient's care is continued in a designated Burn Scar Assessment Clinic with a range of 'contact media', including Hypafix, Elastofix, silicone gel and Elastomer products, being applied as necessary.
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1445-2197.2003.02831.x/full/
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Available on the internet:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/21stmed/hypdresretta.html
http://www.wecarepharmacy.com/hypafix.html
http://woundcareshop.safeshopper.com/109/cat109.htm?788
http://www.psychosomatic-medicine.com/vitality-medical/product-details/UNS4209.html
NOTE: I have not ordered from any of the above sites, just found them by using Google.
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: baiki on February 09, 2004, 10:34:54 AM
http://regencymedicalsupplies.supersites.ca/
I get mine from above. Paid C$ 9.89 a roll of 2" X 30'.
Insist on "Hypafix" . All the other "....fix" lets the adhesive sip through and interferes with your release. This finding is from experience.
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baiki
"Faulty mechanics makes all balls bad." Bill Hall, BTM Dec. '98
Post by: Megan Simon on February 09, 2004, 10:41:31 AM
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 09, 2004, 12:13:12 PM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 13, 2004, 08:26:27 AM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 13, 2004, 10:46:30 AM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 16, 2004, 07:38:42 PM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: baiki on February 19, 2004, 11:18:32 AM
I see "MI 2 AZ" have sent out another batch of free samples again.
What's the feedbacks? How do you all find using the Hypafix?
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baiki
"Faulty mechanics makes all balls bad." Bill Hall, BTM Dec. '98
Post by: bowl400 on February 19, 2004, 05:05:17 PM
Post by: baiki on February 20, 2004, 09:44:39 AM
About the adhesive not holding up and bleeding through, Hypafix is way better than medfix and others brands.
Was just thinking if you have that problem where theres rub on the hypafix. Would'nt the rub be on your thumb if you do not use a tape protection?
I use it all the time to cover a scar on my thumb. I do not need the protection now but I find having it gives me confidence of a clean release, my revs and my pinfall improves.
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baiki
"Faulty mechanics makes all balls bad." Bill Hall, BTM Dec. '98
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 20, 2004, 11:35:37 AM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 26, 2004, 08:24:50 AM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: charlest on April 18, 2004, 07:51:52 PM
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"We get old too fast, and too late, smart."
Post by: MI 2 AZ on April 19, 2004, 03:21:14 PM
Sample mailed.
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on April 22, 2004, 11:00:52 AM
Sample mailed.
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: seadrive on July 18, 2004, 09:34:13 AM
I've been using an alternative for a few months now, called Perfect Patch, by Ebonite. It's much stronger than the other tapes I've used (although I haven't tried the Vise tapes yet), and the adhesive is very sticky, almost too sticky. When you're done, you have to peel it off your thumb, and some adhesive residue gets left behind. That's no big deal for me.
Perfect Patch comes in 10-to-a-pack polybags. They're 3" long, so I cut them in half, which gives me 20 tapes per bag. It's available from Bowlingindex.com for $3.50 per bag.
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Cogito ergo bowl
Post by: MI 2 AZ on July 19, 2004, 12:03:25 PM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on July 20, 2004, 01:52:18 PM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: LadyW on August 16, 2004, 08:52:13 PM
Jeffrevs -
Is this what you're looking for?
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LadyW....
Post by: Jeffrevs on August 17, 2004, 08:15:12 AM
quote:
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Jeffrevs -
Is this what you're looking for?
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LadyW....
Thanks LadyW !! Yup...that's why I deleted my post!
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There is doing in not doing
Post by: Jeffrevs on August 17, 2004, 08:17:52 AM
trying to protect an area where callouses broke free yesterday in a practice set (first since May!)
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There is doing in not doing
Post by: MI 2 AZ on August 17, 2004, 10:25:52 AM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on August 17, 2004, 10:26:26 AM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: Jeffrevs on August 17, 2004, 10:32:35 AM
msg sent
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There is doing in not doing
Post by: MI 2 AZ on August 18, 2004, 01:11:00 PM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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"I know nothing!"
Post by: Jeffrevs on August 18, 2004, 02:34:10 PM
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JEFF
There is doing in not doing
Post by: Chazman819 on August 30, 2004, 03:15:41 PM
has anyone who has used the Hypafix tape also used the Vise performance tape, or the new Turbo tapes?
I recently tried the Vise tape, and love the feel it gives...but of course it costs a little more than it probably should. I remember seeing this thread and got to thinking...so has anyone compared them?
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Post by: Strider on August 30, 2004, 05:16:52 PM
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Ron Clifton's Bowling Tip Archive (http://"http://www.bowl4fun.com/ron/roncarchive.htm")
Post by: Chazman819 on August 30, 2004, 06:15:35 PM
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The Dark Jedi Code
There is no peace, there is anger.
There is no fear, there is power.
There is no death, there is immortality.
There is no weakness, there is the Dark Side.
Post by: Strider on August 30, 2004, 06:57:33 PM
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Ron Clifton's Bowling Tip Archive (http://"http://www.bowl4fun.com/ron/roncarchive.htm")
Post by: stanski on September 12, 2004, 01:37:26 AM
i got a roll of this stuff from my mother, since she is a nurse and has some at her work, and used it at my league today. i shot 646, wasnt very happy with the score, but the tape worked out very well. It is a nice tape for protecting sensitive parts of your skin, and i think a much better alternative to regular tape in yhr thumbhole. i will be trying ron c's magic carpet soon, and should be able to compare the two. Thanks again mi 2 az for clueing me in to this nice product.
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stanski
Post by: baiki on September 12, 2004, 11:50:39 AM
I use Hypafix and Magic Carpet on all my balls. They work really well together. The slight tightness you feel initially does not affect release and helps with relaxing grip force giving a more relax swing and increase revs.
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baiki
"Faulty mechanics makes all balls bad." Bill Hall, BTM Dec. '98
Post by: MI 2 AZ on October 08, 2004, 03:13:35 AM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on October 09, 2004, 01:41:06 PM
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: MI 2 AZ on October 09, 2004, 01:50:26 PM
You're welcome. I hope it survives the trip (doesn't get wet).
It is a thin medical tape, not really designed to withstand the rigors of bowling and for some people it just doesn't seem to adhere for long. It might be because of perspiration but for me it will last at least three games. If you can find it in your area, it is a cheap alternative to some of the other bowling thumb tapes.
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: DukeHarding on October 28, 2004, 05:20:20 PM
Thanks again for the sample.
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Post by: MI 2 AZ on October 29, 2004, 02:15:30 AM
I see the same thing here. It works great for me and several others but for a few it doesnt seem to want to stick for long. It seems to be mainly due to heavy perspiration. Sometimes it is because the tape was not applied properly (lengthwise) but was put on around the thumb like a ring.
That's why I am willing to send out samples so that someone doesnt spend $15 on something that wont work for them.
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I just want 2C was'zzub.
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I am the SGT Schultz of bowling.
"I know nothing!"
Post by: baiki on October 29, 2004, 11:42:32 AM
Start the tape at the tip of your thumb and back. Covering the whole thumbnail. That'll stop the tape rolling off.
You can use 2 layers if you're playing more than 3 games.
I've use it for about 4 years and have no problem.
I also have a Canadian source which you can buy from if you wish to purchase them.
http://regencymedicalsupplies.supersites.ca/
Hypafix 2"X10yds (10m X 5 cm) C$ 9.89/roll
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baiki
"Faulty mechanics makes all balls bad." Bill Hall, BTM Dec. '98
Edited on 10/29/2004 12:01 PM
Post by: DukeHarding on October 29, 2004, 09:31:43 PM
quote:
Duke.
Start the tape at the tip of your thumb and back. Covering the whole thumbnail. That'll stop the tape rolling off.
You can use 2 layers if you're playing more than 3 games.
I've use it for about 4 years and have no problem.
I also have a Canadian source which you can buy from if you wish to purchase them.
http://regencymedicalsupplies.supersites.ca/
Hypafix 2"X10yds (10m X 5 cm) C$ 9.89/roll
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baiki
"Faulty mechanics makes all balls bad." Bill Hall, BTM Dec. '98
Edited on 10/29/2004 12:01 PM
balki,
Thanks, for the idea. I'll have to try that.
Thanks for the link.
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Duke Harding
Post by: MI 2 AZ on December 07, 2004, 10:50:39 PM
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Post by: MI 2 AZ on July 19, 2005, 05:22:14 PM
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