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Anything better than moleskin for a cheek rest?

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:32 pm
by zanemoseley
I need to add something to my cheek rest, my face gets sweaty and gets slipery on the rest. Anything out there better than moleskin.

Re: Anything better than moleskin for a cheek rest?

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 6:52 am
by IRLConor
zanemoseley wrote:I need to add something to my cheek rest, my face gets sweaty and gets slipery on the rest. Anything out there better than moleskin.
I use non-skid tape designed to be put on steps to prevent slips/falls. Similar to skateboard tape. It's not 100% as comfortable as I'd like, but it works really well at keeping my head in the same place.

Re: Anything better than moleskin for a cheek rest?

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:04 am
by beye
I like the Cheek-eez stick-on pads made of black Sorbothane and sold by Brownells. Available in 4 different thickness from 1/16" to 1/4" and 5"x6" in dimensions and you can cut to fit. Works well on sweaty days.

Re: Anything better than moleskin for a cheek rest?

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 5:05 pm
by bugman1955
I use a product called What A Grip. It is an absorbent material used on the handle of tennis rackets. Works really well.

Re: Anything better than moleskin for a cheek rest?

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:59 pm
by zanemoseley
I remembered we have this thin textured self adhesive grip pad meant for marine non slip applications. I put some on tonight and it looks great and seems better than just wood. I'll post a picture once photobucket decides to start working.

Re: Anything better than moleskin for a cheek rest?

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 6:39 am
by zanemoseley
Here's what I ended up with, hopefully it works well.

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Re: Anything better than moleskin for a cheek rest?

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:02 pm
by groverdog1
Try a piece of thin leather with a good adhesive..absorbs sweat, no slippage, lasts a long time and cheap

mark d

Re: Anything better than moleskin for a cheek rest?

Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:34 am
by ken4all
I glued a thin sheet of cork. Works fine. Always warm feeling, absorbs sweat and when a little dirty (darker collor) use some sandpaper to make it new.