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  1. #1
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    Sep 2007
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    hmmmm... could the tights have gotten stretched out and too big for you?

    Once I pull mine up over my patellas, they stay put - no seams in contact. It sure does sound uncomfortable.
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  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
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    I've had issues with them on the back of my knees, but never the front. The back is from the bunched up material that creates redness and general malaise. I can't keep it stretched enough back there (even when it's stretched to the gills on the front).
    I wonder why it's doing that to you??? Maybe you could put some kinesio tape just over the area that it's rubbing on that knee the next time? Funny how our bodies just find something to be cranky about for no apparent reason.
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  3. #3
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Seattle, WA
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    Haven't experienced this... the seams leave an imprint on me, but I haven't had chafing. What an interesting place to rub.

    You could try the low-tech bodyglide solution, that helps where the seams rub me in most areas. Tape might be best.

  4. #4
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    Dec 2004
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    Utah, Gateway to Nevada, not to be confused with Idaho
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    Now that it's no longer swollen I see that there is a little scar there, probably from one of my many crash-and-burns. It's on the side of the patella, where the seam runs up toward the outside of the leg. I will try the cover roll next time.

    Also, for the record, I'm finding that the floating gusset chafes like crazy after about 3.5-4 hours. I think I'm going to cut it out. I have some older knickers that don't have this and they are much more comfy!

 

 

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