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Is there anything specific to look for or do I just buy the cheapest on amazon/ebay for self massage?
Want to work on a calf strain. Recommended size?
Thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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my wife has one thats about 10 inches
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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fatbob, don't buy a hard roller unless you're hard core. If you're just doing calves, i.e. not putting too much body weight on it, then a cheap roller should be fine (cheap rollers become compacted/dented with use).
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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fatbob, my lads have hard polystyrene rollers. We bought one and cut it in half. 12 inches would be fine. Very good things BTW but you have to be 'ard to use them.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I use them to help with problem knees. You tend to get used to them, I started with a medium one, but use a really hard one now.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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When I say hard roller I'm talking about the solid plastic rollers that have no give in them. If you can use those on quads and IT bands then you're definitely 'ard!
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sooooo painful!! If you are a runner you will be screaming in agony.
However, I used mine on my calves post race yesterday (plus a golf ball!!) and it's made a huge difference today.
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sooooo painful!! If you are a runner you will be screaming in agony.
However, I used mine on my calves post race yesterday (plus a golf ball!!) and it's made a huge difference today.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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| Zero-G wrote: |
| When I say hard roller I'm talking about the solid plastic rollers that have no give in them. If you can use those on quads and IT bands then you're definitely 'ard! |
It is the solid one on the IT bands. To be fair I was sweating with pain the first time. I do it at least three times a week now and can't really feel it.
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| ledge wrote: |
| my wife has one thats about 10 inches |
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| Mosha Marc wrote: |
| Zero-G wrote: |
| When I say hard roller I'm talking about the solid plastic rollers that have no give in them. If you can use those on quads and IT bands then you're definitely 'ard! |
It is the solid one on the IT bands. To be fair I was sweating with pain the first time. I do it at least three times a week now and can't really feel it. |
yup, you are definitely hard! I use one of the firmest rollers before they become solid. It took months of daily rolling (sweet baby jesus it was painful in the beginning) before my IT bands and quads became loose enough for the rolling to be bearable.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Foam rollers are fantastic. Sorted my jumpers knees out. I usually try to pack a smaller one when I go on holiday and use it most days after skiing.
Try to get one as firm as possible - it will last a lot longer. It is pretty tough in places (IT band for me in particular) but if you find it easy then there is always golf balls and PVC
But seriously after a couple of months you don't feel it at all.
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Duplicated post above - deleted.
Last edited by So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much  on Tue 29-11-11 19:50; edited 1 time in total
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You know it makes sense.
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