Ripeka

Brilliant idea about the sports tape instead of duct tape - much more versatile. Just updated my packing list accordingly :)

We took our own snorkel gear on our cruise to New Caledonia just recently. Unfortunately my tube had a hole in it BUT good news is that we taped it up with sports tape and voila! it lasted the rest of the trip. Didnt know whether sports tape would be waterproof enough but obviously it was. Another tick for the sports tape :D (it did look ugly though LOL but hey saved $40AUD to borrow P&O's gear;))

Re: DUCT TAPE v SPORTS TAPE

I have seen a lot of mention of duct tape (and then people saying how they took it and never used it - of course its something you will only use IF there is a problem and lets face it, we never know when there is gonna be a problem. When you've got it though AND need it, its irreplaceable however).

However, instead of duct tape, I take a roll of sticky sports strapping tape. We have used this for 1)strapping an injured rolled ankle (its VERY supportive) 2) strapping together a deep cut on the bottom of a foot which was injured on coral (after flushing it out thoroughly of course and treated with antibacterial stuff), 3) taping up broken luggage 4) holding anything else together or in place - we used it one time to strap together a sandel that had come apart and there would have been no other way to keep the sandel operational for the duration of the holiday. its GREAT stuff and so versatile :)

I would imagine it would also be great for holding balcony doors/drawers & cupboards in place when ship is in rough weather.

If I leave it behind, you can guarantee that is the one time i WILL need it:o

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I have seen a lot of mention of duct tape (and then people saying how they took it and never used it - of course its something you will only use IF there is a problem and lets face it, we never know when there is gonna be a problem. When you've got it though AND need it, its irreplaceable however).

However, instead of duct tape, I take a roll of sticky sports strapping tape. We have used this for 1)strapping an injured rolled ankle (its VERY supportive) 2) strapping together a deep cut on the bottom of a foot which was injured on coral (after flushing it out thoroughly of course and treated with antibacterial stuff), 3) taping up broken luggage 4) holding anything else together or in place - we used it one time to strap together a sandel that had come apart and there would have been no other way to keep the sandel operational for the duration of the holiday. its GREAT stuff and so versatile :)

I would imagine it would also be great for holding balcony doors/drawers & cupboards in place when ship is in rough weather.

If I leave it behind, you can guarantee that is the one time i WILL need it:o