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six pack

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for those that use velcro ???
« on: January 23, 2009, 03:44:10 PM »
I'm going to give it a try even though I don't have much of a thumb problem.
Just how snug should you set up the thumb hole?I figured I would give it a try on myself first the set up the wife's stuff if I think it works,she always has a problem with her thumb and if it works out well it would make my life a little easier.
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2009, 12:13:48 AM »
I never really liked it.  It just always seemed I couldn't get a snug enough feel for whatever reason.  Another thing I didn't like was that you have to open up the thumb so much that if you decide to go back to just white tape it'll take you a million pieces.
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2009, 12:42:16 AM »
I'm thinking it's supposed to feel pretty tight but still release.
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2009, 02:19:30 AM »
I use the Magic Carpet, it is about the size of 4-5 pieces of white tape.  It gets a snug fit for the thumb and a clean release.  I probably didn't need to open the thumb up very much, I find I am still putting in 5 or more pieces of tape.

The idea behind the carpet is it allows a tight fit without the vacuum forming that prevents a clean release.  It takes some getting used to how snug you can get the thumb.  I tried the Magic Carpet in North Carolina and Ron kept telling me to put in more tape.  I wasn't sure the ball would come off the hand, but he knew what he was talking about
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2009, 02:53:57 AM »
I've got a piece of Magic Carpet in one ball, and velcro in another. They are very similar. The Carpet just feels a little softer/fuzzier IMO. Both work OK. Balls were both used and the thumb was just a little big so I tried it. It works fine but normally I don't used.
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2009, 08:08:28 AM »
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I've got a piece of Magic Carpet in one ball, and velcro in another. They are very similar. The Carpet just feels a little softer/fuzzier IMO. Both work OK. Balls were both used and the thumb was just a little big so I tried it. It works fine but normally I don't used.


I found, when I tried MC, that it was a lot softer than Velcro. For that reason I would strongly suggest MC and not cheap out. MC can be hard on your thumb. The harder Velcro can be worse.

Get the real thing that designed for the situation.
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2009, 08:12:37 AM »
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MC can be hard on your thumb. The harder Velcro can be worse.


Yep!  Be prepared for a raw, bloody sore spot for a while...
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2009, 09:47:50 AM »
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MC can be hard on your thumb. The harder Velcro can be worse.


Yep!  Be prepared for a raw, bloody sore spot for a while...
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Just one person, but I never had any bloody sore spot on the thumb with MC.  I may just have a tough thumb
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2009, 09:59:38 AM »
With MC, I had no problems at all with rubbing, none with Velcro either but the MC is softer, however neither were a problem for me. Make sure you use the loop side of the velcro .
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2009, 10:20:05 AM »
well since I had the velcro I thought I'd give it a try.if your thumb got bloody and raw then it might of been to tight.
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2009, 10:27:25 AM »
No problems here either with the velcro (loop soft side).  I used to use Thumbpillow, but with all the equipment I buy used from here, the thumbpillow is too pricey, the adhesive velcro are cheap, and feel just as good, IMO.
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2009, 10:59:43 AM »
Magic Carpet won't hurt your thumb unless you "knuckle" it - then it will cause a raw spot on the knuckle.  --  JohnP
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2009, 11:03:36 AM »
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Magic Carpet won't hurt your thumb unless you "knuckle" it - then it will cause a raw spot on the knuckle.  --  JohnP


one would think if you knuckle the ball with the M.C. in the thumb hole then you would never get out of the ball,unless you have your thumb hole to loose.
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2009, 11:06:34 AM »
I'm going to give the velcro a try. MC is a $20 minimum order. I don't want to waste $20 if I don't like it. If I like the velcro, I'll order the MC.
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Re: for those that use velcro ???
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2009, 11:14:28 AM »
Hogs, my wife picked up the adhesive velcro at Michaels Arts & Crafts, if they have one of those by you (or a similiar arts store).  It comes in a roll also, 5/8 width or 3/4 width.  It also comes in white and black.  The roll, you can cut up to your preference, all for around 5 bucks.
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