eXoTendon – Finger Tape

High performance tape for high performance climbers! Tell Me More

Optimal Width

eXoTendon finger tape saves you time and frustration as it is pre-cut to optimal width (7mm).

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Don't use wide tape on your fingers!

Taping finger with wide tape.
It makes it hard to target the support.
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Don't rip wide tape for your fingers!

Ripping a wide tape to get a thin strip.
It is hard to rip intended and consistant width strips.
Do this! (tick symbol)Taping finger with optimal width, pre-cut eXoTendon - Finger Tape.
It is pre-cut to optimal width.

Maximum Support

eXoTendon finger tape uses a rigid fabric with straight cut edges so you get full strength and support across the entire width of the tape.

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Don't use serrated tape on your fingers!

Taping finger with serrated edge tape.
Its support is lost on the serrated edge.
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Don't rip wide tape for your fingers!

Ripping a wide tape to get a thin strip.
It weakens and misaligns fibers in the fabric, reducing support.
Do this! (tick symbol)Taping finger with straight cut edge eXoTendon - Finger Tape.

No residue

eXoTendon tape sticks, but doesn't leave a sticky glue residue.

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Don't use tape that leaves goo!

Hand covered with inferior sports tape glue residue.
Glue goo is frustrating and hard to remove.
Do this! (tick symbol)Hand with no glue redidue after using eXoTendon tape.

eXoTendon Finger Tape is a high quality sports tape. It is specifically designed for the sport of climbing and it is especially designed for taping fingers.

The design is a result of climbers frustration over the often unsatisfactory result of tearing standard size sports tape into usable strips for taping fingers.

  • It is hard to get the exact desired width of a strip when you tear a wider tape. This gets even harder when you want thin strips.
  • The structural integrity of the fabric is degraded by tearing, resulting in an effective support that is less then the torn strips width. (torn and distorted fibers along the edge)
  • Removing tape after a session often result in sticky glue residue on your skin that is hard to remove.
  • Tearing long strips length-wise often result in an un-even width strip as many standard sports tapes do not have an exact alignment of its fabric structure to its cut/edge. This in turn results in a remaining roll that is unsuited to tear the next strip of tape or the next line of strips.
  • Straight Edge
  • Leaves No Residue
  • Rigid, Non Elastic Fabric
  • Hand Tearable
  • Latex Free
  • Acrylic Free
Dimentions
Width 7mm
Length 13.7m
Fabric
Material 100% Cotton
Yarn Count 40S
Weave 120 threads/inch2 (70 x 50)
Glue
Type Hot Melt
Composition Matrix Resin, Tackifier, Plastifier, Antioxidant, Filling
Allergens Latex Free, Acrylic Free

Attention: Some individuals may be sensitive to the materials used in this product. If any allergic reaction or skin irritation occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician.

Basic X

Anchor the tape on both sides of the joint, crossing the tape as an X on the inside.

Flipped X

Anchor the tape on both sides of the joint, crossing the tape as an X on the outside.

Hyperextension

Anchor the tape on both sides of the joint, crossing the tape as an X on the side that limits the undesired mobility.

Flapper

Tape strips above the finger tip and anchor them with a Basic X configuration.

WARNING! Apply properly to avoid restricting circulation.

Why tape fingers

Consult Your Physician

The reason for taping is usually injury recovery or injury prevention. To do this right you need to know your injuries, risks and how to treat them, this requires knowledge. Consult your physician, physical therapist or other relevant professional to learn about your condition and how to treat it. No tape can in any way replace professional advice!

Learn Your Anatomy

Amp up your knowledge about the ligaments in your hands. Knowing the machanics of it will help you understand how different grips give different loads on the ligaments and this may change the way you climb or assess the risks of injury while climbing. This knowledge can help you prevent injuries a lot better than any tape can.

Lean on Scientific Data

Scientific research have busted the myth of tape being an adequate direct support for the tendons and ligaments in your fingers. No tape can give support like tendons and ligaments.

Tape can only add a fractional support to the ligaments themselves. The most significant benefit taping can give your fingers is to reduce mobility so that the extreme loads on the ligaments are prohibited. The tape may also serve as a reminder, telling you mid climb that you need to be careful with your current condition and be mindfull not to cause (more) damage.

Name Type Location Buy
Oslo Klatresenter Climbing Gym Skullerud, Oslo, Norway On site
Klatreverket Climbing Gym Torshov, Oslo, Norway On site
Buldreverket Bouldering Gym Bryn, Oslo, Norway On site
Klatreverket Climbing Gym Drammen, Viken, Norway On site
Tyrili Klatring Climbing Gym Lillehammer, Innlandet, Norway On site

Want to become an eXoTendon retailer? Send your request to sales@exotendon.com.

The team of eXoTendon athletes are sponsored climbers that use the eXoTendon finger tape and provide feedback to improve the product. We support them in their athletic endeavours and hopefully help them prevail. Please follow them and enjoy their journey, their challenges and their victories.

Name Country Region Disciplines Profiles
Matthew Tuttle Norway Oslo Sport Climbing, Bouldering Facebook, 8a.nu
Joakim Carlsønn Sellevold Norway Oslo Sport Climbing, Bouldering Facebook, 8a.nu

Do you want to be an eXoTendon Athlete?
We are currently searching for athletes in Norway: Oslo, Lillehammer, Bergen and Trondheim.
Apply for sponsorship: athletes@exotendon.com.

About

  • Thomas Madsen on La Balance sans la prise taillée 8a, Bas Cuvier, Fontainebleau

    Brand, Sports Tape, Finger Tape

    eXoTendon is a brand and trademark for sports tape, registration pending. The main target is climbers of all disciplines and the main product is the eXoTendon finger tape.

    Thomas Madsen ENK

    Based in Oslo, Norway. Offers climbing trips to Fontainebleau under the brand fonturist.no. eXoTendon was established in 2016.