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Offline oh78

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Should I get a gel pad?
« on: April 09, 2014, 06:53:41 PM »
Hello!
So as I started to skate in my new boots, it started to hurt badly.
My left foot is okay, but my right foot ankle part (or little above?) started to bleed.
So I tried bandage+cosmetic pads but it still hurts...
I attached a picture of the part that hurts.. (FYI)
So I googled gel pad and found Bunga pad (this one: http://www.bungapads.com/bunga-ankle-sleeve-as.html)
But I'm not sure if it's going to fix my problems....
Any suggestions?
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Offline eillie

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Re: Should I get a gel pad?
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2014, 08:02:52 PM »
I bought the same Bunga pad, and it was to fix a different problem from yours, but if the bleeding is from too much friction then I think the Bunga pad will fix it.  It feels a bit like thick cushioned rubber, by the way, if that helps you decide...
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Re: Should I get a gel pad?
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2014, 09:02:06 PM »
I had bleeding in the same spot on one ankle (funny enough, my other ankle was fine) and a Bunga pad worked perfectly.
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Re: Should I get a gel pad?
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2014, 12:05:26 AM »
Definitely get the gel sleeves!  I can't skate without mine- I get rubbing, bleeding and blisters.
I see a lot of people wearing them over socks or tights, but I wear mine over bare skin (according to the instructions).  They work wonderfully!
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Re: Should I get a gel pad?
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2014, 01:18:18 AM »
Thank you all!
Just added them to my cart!
Hope this helps :)
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Re: Should I get a gel pad?
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2014, 05:14:57 PM »
Quote from: irenar5 on April 10, 2014, 12:05:26 AM
I see a lot of people wearing them over socks or tights, but I wear mine over bare skin (according to the instructions).  They work wonderfully!

I've worn them both ways, for the most part now I just wear them over my tights because it's more convenient - and I haven't noticed much difference in performance/feel either way.
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Re: Should I get a gel pad?
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2014, 07:20:24 PM »
Quote from: sarahspins on April 10, 2014, 05:14:57 PM
I've worn them both ways, for the most part now I just wear them over my tights because it's more convenient - and I haven't noticed much difference in performance/feel either way.

I have tried them over the socks and still had a lot of painful rubbing.  Bare skin is the only way that works for me personally.
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Re: Should I get a gel pad?
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2014, 03:57:11 PM »
(UPDATE)

I ordered them and tried it for the first time during my lesson.
I ordered two, but I only wore them on my right foot this time.
First I thought it wasn't that think but was surprised by how effective it was.
I felt almost no pain on my problem area!!
My coach recommended me to wear them on both feet though.
I tried them on first and than had my socks on and it was fine :)
Thank you all for your comments. I think it was a good decision :)
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Re: Should I get a gel pad?
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2014, 04:41:51 PM »
Glad to hear you like them!!  Makes such a difference when you don't have to deal with the pain!
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