win a ball from Bowling.com
« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: new skin?  (Read 5288 times)

PinSMasher

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 174
new skin?
« on: February 11, 2010, 05:53:27 AM »
does anyone know an alteritave to the robby new skin patches?  All im looking for is a material similar to the skin patches that i can buy and use instead of buying the liquid and the patches every time.  any suggestions are helpful
thanks
--------------------
thanks,
Shane

email-  Sharmon08@gmail.com

The Only Shortcut is Knowledge,Experience,and Practice
Logged

 

bighook69

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3395
Re: new skin?
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2010, 01:56:28 PM »
Super Glue!!!!!!!!!!
Logged

themagician

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2971
Re: new skin?
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2010, 01:58:39 PM »
quote:
Super Glue!!!!!!!!!!


Super glue does work pretty well but the patches help a bunch, i haven't found a substitute yet but super glue does get used in a pinch. I use the Ebonite stuff, I think they call it X-Tra Skin, its probably the same as Robbys.
--------------------
BowlingChat.net

Logged
-Mike
-MOTIV Staff

milorafferty

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11171
  • I have a name, therefore no preferred pronouns.
Re: new skin?
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2010, 01:59:56 PM »
Panty Hose works well. Just make sure you get the very thin ones. Just cut whatever size you need.
--------------------
Nine in the pit with the Tenpin left standing. dooooh!!
Logged
"If guns kill people, do pencils misspell words?"

"If you don't stand for our flag, then don't expect me to give a damn about your feelings."

bighook69

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3395
Re: new skin?
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2010, 02:02:15 PM »
quote:
Panty Hose works well. Just make sure you get the very thin ones. Just cut whatever size you need.
--------------------
Nine in the pit with the Tenpin left standing. dooooh!!


good luck buying those and glue and not getting a couple looks...
Logged

J_w73

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2554
Re: new skin?
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2010, 02:18:17 PM »
Get the liquid bandage stuff in the wound care section at your local store.  Works as a great barrier like new skin but is a lot more pliable and will stretch and move with your skin instead of cracking and flaking off.. I never used the patches with the new skin so it was a drop in replacement.

As far as the patches, go to your local fabric store and get some nylon material and cut the size you want....they probably have something that is very similar to the patch material. Bring a couple of the patches and show them what you are looking for. They should be able to find something that works..
Just make sure it is nylon as I believe it reacts with the liquid and kind of melts it down to form with your skin..


--------------------
18 mph,350 rpm,PAP 5 1/2 x 3/8up, 15 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
HighGame 300 x 4, High Series 808
Book Average 205,PBA Xperience 185


Edited on 2/11/2010 3:18 PM
Logged
350 RPM, 17 MPH

bighook69

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3395
Re: new skin?
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2010, 02:23:45 PM »
how much is the liquid band-aid for you? Around here it is INSANELY expensive...
Logged

J_w73

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2554
Re: new skin?
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2010, 02:58:44 PM »
quote:
how much is the liquid band-aid for you? Around here it is INSANELY expensive...


I think I found a pack of 2 for a little over 6 bucks.

Here is some for 5 bucks at walgreens

http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Bandaging/Liquid-Bandage/ID=prod3946798&navCount=1&navAction=push-product?V=G&ec=frgl_543928&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku3945647
--------------------
18 mph,350 rpm,PAP 5 1/2 x 3/8up, 15 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
HighGame 300 x 4, High Series 808
Book Average 205,PBA Xperience 185
Logged
350 RPM, 17 MPH

PinSMasher

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 174
Re: new skin?
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2010, 06:08:09 PM »
thank you for all the comments...i will go to the store and look for a nylon material
--------------------
thanks,
Shane

email-  Sharmon08@gmail.com

The Only Shortcut is Knowledge,Experience,and Practice
Logged

PinSMasher

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 174
Re: new skin?
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2010, 06:17:17 PM »
i use to used super glue...i had a bad reaction with it unfortuantly....dont wanna risk it again ....so does the liquid bandage get a little thicker then new skin?? does it feel like there is protection like having the patch?
--------------------
thanks,
Shane

email-  Sharmon08@gmail.com

The Only Shortcut is Knowledge,Experience,and Practice
Logged

J_w73

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2554
Re: new skin?
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2010, 07:39:59 PM »
quote:
i use to used super glue...i had a bad reaction with it unfortuantly....dont wanna risk it again ....so does the liquid bandage get a little thicker then new skin?? does it feel like there is protection like having the patch?
--------------------
thanks,
Shane

email-  Sharmon08@gmail.com

The Only Shortcut is Knowledge,Experience,and Practice


I put on a few layers. Brush a layer, blow dry then another..
It does seem to dry a bit slower than the bowling new-skin..
Smells pretty much the same though..
Don't know if it is the same as having a patch .. I don't use the patches even when I used the new-skin.. I would say it would provide protection.. Provides a layer between the skin and the ball..I use a hand bag before I bowl so I think the powder helps it slide.. not sure how it would work straight against the thumbhole without powder..



--------------------
18 mph,350 rpm,PAP 5 1/2 x 3/8up, 15 deg axis tilt, varied rotational axis deg.. usually 45+
HighGame 300 x 4, High Series 808
Book Average 205,PBA Xperience 185
Logged
350 RPM, 17 MPH
Pages: [1]
« previous next »