[distorted]

So the otherday I went out and bought some handwraps for muay thai,

i was rushed and accidentally grabbed some 108" century cotton wraps, when i put them on I can't really do half the wrapping techniques on my average sized hands because they're too short, but I can still manage.
They were about 5 bucks.

My question is, is it really worth going out and getting some 180" mexican style wraps? Will they provide that much more support and protection?

I know some people prefer the 108's, but I don't have too much experience in MT so anyone's opinion is appreciated.

[Rinksterk]

IMO, the longer the better. I think 180" wraps are a good investment. You can compensate for the short wraps by using athletic tape on where you want more protection. I use 180" wraps and tape.

[Nathan Tagnipez]

definately longer wraps. you have more options on how you want to wrap your hands.

i use the ringside wraps. and they are great. as far as length and comfort.

[Ryukyu Damashi]

Grant makes 200 inch wraps

[distorted]

ok cool, thanks guys, this week I'll go grab some 180 inchers... probably the century mexican style handwraps...

I know this has probably been done to death, but any tips on how to wrap the 108's... i dont think i can go around my fingers but im not sure, so far ive just been doing my knuckles and wrist.

[Lariat707]

Originally Posted by Ryukyu Damashi

Grant makes 200 inch wraps

I use these, they're pretty good.

[Freestyler]

Originally Posted by distorted

ok cool, thanks guys, this week I'll go grab some 180 inchers... probably the century mexican style handwraps...

I know this has probably been done to death, but any tips on how to wrap the 108's... i dont think i can go around my fingers but im not sure, so far ive just been doing my knuckles and wrist.

Yeah u can look on youtube or I just do a few times on my knuckles, few times on my wrist, and back on the knuckles. Go in between each knuckle and wrap your thumb.

[Smw]

My instructor uses two 180 inch wraps on either hand.

Longer = better, imo

[big nookoo]

180. I've got skinny bitch wrists... actually, that's insulting to the bitches, 'cuz most of them have bigger, stonger wrists than me.

So I use big wraps.

[John L Sullivan]

I've been using the Everlast Evergel things. They're pretty good.

I'd use 180, though. 108s just don't get it done.