BSN Medical Leukotape Review for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Almost all hiking, backpacking and climbing enthusiasts have to deal with some inconveniences. You may get blisters on your feet or hands while hiking or climbing. This is a common scenario in other sports too where you have to put pressure on the hot-spots on your hands and feet. Leuko sports tape can help you in this regard to cover the hot-spots before they turn into blisters. Hiking and climbing will be more relaxing if you use a sports tape beforehand the main event. Read more to know how much utility it has on the practical ground.

BSN Medical BEI076168 Leukotape P Sports Tape was originally designed for the patellofemoral (McConnell) taping. But it has gained immense popularity as an anti-blister tape to the sportsmen. It should be equally effective to prevent sprains and strains and blisters on the tender part of hands and feet.

Key Features of BSN Medical BEI076168 Leukotape P Sports Tape

The key features of Leuko P Sports Tape are as follows. These features will affect the performance of this sports tape when applied to the patellofemoral joint area and the tender hot-spots.

1. Rigid and Tensile Strapping Tape

This tape doesn’t stretch significantly. It is rigid and can immobilize the joint by limiting the movement. This can provide enough support to prevent sprains and strains. These tapes are high tensile ideal for use with Cover-Roll Stretch Bandage, patellofemoral taping, and shoulder taping techniques.

2. Zinc Oxide Adhesive

It needs topnotch adhesive to help the tape stick to the skin. Leuko sports tape comes with zinc oxide adhesive which is a very strong glue and insoluble in water. This sports tape also contains latex.

3. Porous and Hand-tearable

Leukotape P is porous, and it allows escape of perspiration making it comfortable for the users. Though sports tape has quite a good strength, it is hand-tearable because of the integrated pores on the tape surface.

4. Skin Protection

Leuk sports tape also protects your skin from any scratches and rubbing.

Specifications

Pros

• It immobilizes the target joints.
• It has great strength tape but easily tearable.
• Leuko sports tape prevents blisters.
• This tape provides comfort and ease of use.
• It sticks to the skin strongly.

Cons

• The user may have an allergic reaction.
• It may get difficult to scrape the tape within the first day of application.

Our Findings

I am so much into backpacking for the last couple of years. I had to travel uphill and downhill during these trips.  It was really rare to finish a trip without any blister on my hands and feet and strains in my knee joints. After thorough research, I came to know about this tape. And, it really does magic. Read what I have found.

1. Performance

I applied this tape on knee joints and the hot-spots of my hand and feet. We had a 30-mile trip last month in a hilly area. Previously, I used to wear moleskin to prevent blisters, but that didn’t work right. But this tape worked great. I returned home without a single blister though the tour had involved a great deal of climbing and hiking. Even my knee joints didn’t encounter notable sprains or strains. The only complaint I have is, this is a bit too sticky. It is advised not to try to pull the tape off within the first couple of days after the application.

2. Ease of use

It is super easy to use. Unroll the tape and place it to the desired spot. Run your fingers onto the tape to activate the adhesive. Quick, simple and straightforward.

How to Apply and Maintain?

The tape will benefit you only if you know how to apply it to the skin. And, you must follow some maintenance procedures to help the tape be effective for a long time.

1. How to apply it?

Before placing the tape on the skin ensure that the target area of your skin is dry and free from any oil. Lotion or any substance that may inhibit the adherence of the tape. Make sure that your skin is not sensitive, and you don’t have an allergic reaction to latex. Don’t apply this adhesive to any wound or fresh scar. Start to place the tape to the right area gently and gently rub the outer surface of the tape to help it in achieving perfect and even stickiness.

2. How to maintain it?

• Don’t expose it to water or sweat after immediate application.
• It gets wet, simply pat it dry with a towel or let air dry.
• Avoid using a blow dryer to dry the tape as it will harm the adhesive and durability.
• Keep the tape in a cool and dry place to store.

Customers’ Feedbacks

This is a great piece of backpacking and first-aid equipment as per the reviews of the customers on Amazon. This product is flooded with positive reviews and earned an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 Stars. This works amazingly great to prevent blisters. Some customers have complaints about the skin irritation issue. But it is a problem related to the user’s end.

Whom is this product ideal for?

This product is ideal for the avid outdoorsmen who go on long hiking and practice climbing and mountaineering. This is a great piece of medical equipment if you are seeking support for your knee joints and extra padding or blister protection on the hot-spots. And, this may come in handy when you are breaking in a new pair of your favorite climbing shoes.

Our Final Thoughts

A tiny blister can make you suffer terribly in the long run. Or a simple strain on the knee joints can turn into something big. If you go on hiking and climbing regularly, you surely don’t want any of these. This is where the use of sports tape comes into play. Leuko sports tape can solve all these problems by immobilizing the movements of the patellofemoral area and preventing the blisters on the hot-spots. We recommend using this tape if you are prone to blisters and joint pains.

FAQ

Question: Can I use it directly on my skin or another layer under the tape required?

Answer: You can put this tape directly on the skin if you don’t have sensitive skin. For sensitive skins, we recommend using Cover-Roll Stretch tape to get rid of skin irritation.

Question: Does it work well to support the arch of the feet to prevent Planters Fasciitis?

Answer: It doesn’t help much. But it will lessen the pain for sure.