Tubigrip?!

[lillie07]

Please can somebody explain to me the benefits of using tubigrip under boots for XC?

 

[H-J]

Where did you see that?

Would that not put to much pressure on the leg and heat the leg too much

 

[Nic]

I think it is to reduce friction and hold the boot in place more securely. But someone else will know for definate.

 

[Tempi]

there was an article in H&H about it a couple of weeks ago, a big eventer (cant remeber which one) uses it under x country boots for support and to prevent rubbing. I cant remember the total details about it. It was at the bottom of a page near the front in the newish feature when readers write in questions and H&H answer a couple on one page. Sorry im so fague............

 

[severnmiles]

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Where did you see that?

Would that not put to much pressure on the leg and heat the leg too much

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No it doesn't. Brilliant stuff, we always used it at three days under comp boots, adds more supports and stops any rubbing or anythng getting between the skin and the boot.

Also useful after when doubled up and filled with ice.

 

[lillie07]

Thats great, thanks everyone!!

 

[maestro]

We always put tubigrip under xcountry boots for Weston Justice stopped boot rub and doubled up for icing at the end of the day.

 

[loopeepee]

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stops any rubbing or anythng getting between the skin and the boot.



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Got me thinking... does that mean it would be helpful if hunting? So you could wear boots and not worry about 'stuff' getting underneath and rubbing the skin? Instead it would rub between the tubigrip and the boot, or am I barking up the wrong tree?!

 

[severnmiles]

I guess it would help out hunting, though I use Clarendon hunter boots and they never move and never make the legs sore.

No I think it stops anything getting up there full stop, sorry I didn't explain that very well.

 

[vicijp]

Stuff wouldnt get between the leg and tubigrip, but the tubigrip will act like a sponge and soak up any wet. That would mean a wet tubigrip against your horses leg, underneath the warmth of the boots, all day.
Better option is a pair of NEW max performance boots. Nothing gets up those boots, and they stay completely dry.

 

[severnmiles]

My problem with the N.E.W max boots is they only last the morning and then they start to move, whereas the Clarendon don't move at all.

Having said that we had gone through a Cardi bog and about 6 small rivers! lol.

 

[ElleJS]

Nearly all top eventers use it under boots. Brilliant Stuff IMO.

 

[vicijp]

I find the NEW move too. If I hack to the meet, then get my dad to redo them when the legs have warmed up, I find they stay in place.

 

[SpruceRI]

I've given up with most of my NEW boots. Got 3 pairs of the heavy duty jobs with the thick black fur lining for my two neddies and they won't stay up on either. Have tried sewing elastic inserts onto the velcro straps which helped a little initially..... but now they just fall down again!

 

[Robynsteward]

Lucinda and Clayton Fredericks use tubigrip on their horses. I also use it for XC and sometimes for hunting as my horse is a bit of a moose and his boots slip