RockTape Information
RockTape Information
Formats
2" Single Rolls--2" x 16.4'
4" Single Rolls--4" x 16.4'
2" Bulk Rolls--2" x 105'
4" Bulk Rolls--4" x 105'
4" x 10" Precut Edema Strips
Colors & Patterns
Almost 40 of the brightest colors and most radical patterns you've ever seen!
Materials
97% Cotton reinforced with 6/12 nylon for superior support and durability
Hypoallergenic acrylic adhesive in a patented plow pattern to channel water and sweat more effectively
Wearability
Stronger adhesive than other kinesiology tapes--stays on during intense, prolonged exercise, swimming, showering or bathing
Extra durable due to nylon reinforcement
Greater elasticity than other kinesiology tapes (180% vs 140%)
Most applications can be worn up to 5 days
The RockTape Story
RockTape has established itself as an industry leader in developing new and innovative uses for kinesiology tape outside of the established therapeutic applications. RockTape's innovative PowerTaping techniques stand alone in the field of taping for athletic performance enhancement. Based on kinetic chain theory, PowerTaping™ can delay the onset of fatigue, accelerate recovery processes and enhance muscle activation. This makes RockTape the most complete sports tape on the market - with therapeutic benefits plus performance enhancing features that no other tape can match. ROCK TAPE is consistently seen in CrossFit championships, Ironman competitions, national cycling races, and other extreme sporting events.
RockTape and Athletes - A Perfect Match
- Delays onset of fatigue
- Increases blood flow to working muscles
- Improves neuromuscular efficiency
- Enhances muscle activation
- Reduces muscle vibration
- Supports muscles and joints without restricting range of motion
- Accelerates removal of lactic acid
- Improves endurance, strength and power
- Increases lymphatic drainage, reducing swelling and inflammation
It's All About "Snap Back"
RockTape's enhanced elasticity (180% vs 140%) contributes to superior snap back properties. Like a tightly coiled spring, it is able to return to a neutral position more quickly after being stretched. When applied to the body, this can help muscles contract and relax more quickly, making movements less fatiguing and more efficient. The layer of RockTape on the skin can be compared to an additional thin layer of muscle, contributing to enhanced athletic performance.
![rocktape-fiber-stretched RockTape Fiber in Stretched Position](/education-center/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/rocktape-fiber-stretched-150x134.jpg) |
RockTape Fiber - Stretched
This enlarged photograph of a single fiber of RockTape in a stretched position looks almost exactly like the coils in a spring. Just as a spring on a door helps the door close quickly when released, this same principle helps muscle fibers recoil back to a neutral state after being stretched.
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![rocktape-fiber-relaxed RockTape Fiber in Relaxed Position](/education-center/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/rocktape-fiber-relaxed-150x135.jpg) |
RockTape Fiber - Relaxed
The elastic coils allow RockTape to "snap back" to its relaxed position quickly and efficiently. When RockTape is applied to a muscle that is contracting and relaxing, this mechanism allows this process to occur with less effort. The result? More efficient movement, reduced muscle fatigue and enhancement of the activation/relaxation process during repetitive movements. This has led to RockTape being given the nickname, PowerTape.
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