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giza
Jan 9, 2006, 3:27 AM
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I find that my ass gets chafed a lot as I grovel my way up most routes. I've heard that wearing Carharts is good for this but does anyone have any other suggestions?
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blitzkrieg_climber13
Jan 9, 2006, 3:41 AM
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hahaha. wait i cant answer. i am not classified in this category. jk... but seriously.
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grk10vq
Jan 9, 2006, 3:43 AM
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if only i could climb .7-
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curt
Jan 9, 2006, 3:44 AM
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In reply to: I find that my ass gets chafed a lot as I grovel my way up most routes. I've heard that wearing Carharts is good for this but does anyone have any other suggestions?
No, your ass will still get chafed in Carharts. You need to do these types of routes naked in order to develop adequate calluses. :wink:
Curt
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climbsomething
Jan 9, 2006, 3:44 AM
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*snort*
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outsideguyzak
Jan 9, 2006, 4:00 AM
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this is freaking hilarious. way to lay it to em' for the ridiculous title of that other thread! ;) peace
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happiegrrrl
Jan 9, 2006, 4:17 AM
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bravo!
And....I qualify!!
The answer is..... It depends. Are you saying that you WANT your ass chafed, and that is the reason you are wondering if brands other than Carhardt, which apparently have a solid reputation for this ummm....quality, might also chafe your ass? For added chafing, might I suggest wearing loose undershorts as well. The additional friction from your groveling will chafe your ass quite rosily.
...ummm....that is what you meant, isn't it....?
Definitely this is a topic better addressed in the Ask the N00b thread. But don't let that stop you from posting in both forums.....
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sbaclimber
Jan 9, 2006, 4:24 AM
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From recent experience (cleaning 'new' routes), if you are looking for added chaffing, another thing to try is filling your underwear (tighty whiteys work best) with dirt, twigs, small rocks, etc.
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lewisiarediviva
Jan 9, 2006, 4:32 AM
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I think packing a good lotion would help with the chaffing. I know my partner would have no problem with the application.
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curt
Jan 9, 2006, 4:32 AM
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In reply to: bravo! And....I qualify!! The answer is..... depends....
No, that's what to wear when you're leading scary routes in your 80s.
Curt
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Jan 9, 2006, 4:35 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: bravo! And....I qualify!! The answer is..... depends.... No, that's what to wear when you're leading scary routes in your 80s. Curt
Which Curt will soon be qualified to do... "Do these make my lycra look too lumpy?"
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giza
Jan 9, 2006, 4:36 AM
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In reply to: The answer is..... It depends. Are you saying that you WANT your ass chafed, and that is the reason you are wondering if brands other than Carhardt, which apparently have a solid reputation for this ummm....quality, might also chafe your ass? For added chafing, might I suggest wearing loose undershorts as well. The additional friction from your groveling will chafe your ass quite rosily. ...ummm....that is what you meant, isn't it....? Definitely this is a topic better addressed in the Ask the N00b thread. But don't let that stop you from posting in both forums.....
Ummm, I obviously didn't explain myself very well. I want to reduce the chafing!! Eliminate the chafing!!!
Thanks for the advice regarding additional friction leading to advanced chafing but cheese-grading down a 5.5+ slab will do that just fine thank you!
I suppose I could have posed this question to The NOOb but I wanted to target a select group of climbers meeting the 5.7- criteria....no offense to 5.7+ climbers and above.
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saxfiend
Jan 9, 2006, 4:52 AM
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Chafing is just another form of microfracture. Retire your butt.
JL
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tattooed_climber
Jan 9, 2006, 4:59 AM
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between the cheese grading and chafing, maybe some liberal amounts of KY jelly could help....the warming KY jelly could be good for alpine
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happiegrrrl
Jan 9, 2006, 5:12 AM
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ohhhh....this is very, very good......
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ajkclay
Jan 9, 2006, 6:17 AM
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oh, why after days on end of being able to give trophies do I not have any today!?
why? why? why?
:lol:
Adam
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rockguide
Jan 10, 2006, 3:05 AM
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In reply to: I suppose I could have posed this question to The NOOb but I wanted to target a select group of climbers meeting the 5.7- criteria....no offense to 5.7+ climbers and above.
Oh really. I finally send "Double Cross" in Joshua Tree and suddenly I have nothing to tell you.
I am the same guy I was last month - just more accomplished.
:lol:
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giza
Jan 10, 2006, 3:15 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: I suppose I could have posed this question to The NOOb but I wanted to target a select group of climbers meeting the 5.7- criteria....no offense to 5.7+ climbers and above. Oh really. I finally send "Double Cross" in Joshua Tree and suddenly I have nothing to tell you. I am the same guy I was last month - just more accomplished. :lol:
Double Cross is 5.7+!! Sorry man but you don't fit the criteria.
Did you happen to send The Eye while you were down there? The classic 5.3R had me filling my drawers but I made it up without too much chafing.
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dutyje
Jan 10, 2006, 3:22 AM
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I have no idea if this is a joke/troll or what.. I'll bite, only because it can actually be very frustrating, debilitating, and painful.
Two Words: Body Glide
You can find it at any running store, and some better sporting goods stores. Apply it liberally.
Chafing sucks. Every year I participate in an MS Fundraiser (that they cruelly put in the middle of the summer, thus exacerbating the effects on all the MS patients participating in the walk). Anyway, I used to have a HORRIBLE time with chafing, as it's a 50-mile walk (over 3 days). By the third day, I would be doing the "prison walk".
I've since gotten some Coolmax Boxer Briefs, and discovered the wonders of Body Glide. Now I'm a well-lubed walking machine.
I've never had that problem climbing, though. Not sure what you're doing there.
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pbcowboy77
Jan 10, 2006, 3:23 AM
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There are two things you can do to help your problem.
#1 preventive maintenance
Wipe 2 up 1 down 2more up
#2 Clean up
Two magical words "GOLD BOND" but make sure you get the medicated green bottle.
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dwise
Jan 10, 2006, 3:38 AM
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try some Metolius super chalk and cam lube.....my friend says it works for him.... :roll:
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giza
Jan 10, 2006, 4:10 AM
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In reply to: Two Words: Body Glide Apply it liberally. I've since gotten some Coolmax Boxer Briefs, and discovered the wonders of Body Glide. Now I'm a well-lubed walking machine. I've never had that problem climbing, though. Not sure what you're doing there. In reply to: #1 preventive maintenance Wipe 2 up 1 down 2more up #2 Clean up Two magical words "GOLD BOND" but make sure you get the medicated green bottle.
LOL!!!! Thanks guys :lol: Especially the part about wiping...very helpful!
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moose_droppings
Jan 10, 2006, 4:41 AM
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Chaffing is a scientific phenomenon associated with the various stages of the moon and its gravitation pull, much like the tide. So, if your pants wear out, don't climb with your full full moon hanging out.
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dudemanbu
Jan 10, 2006, 4:48 AM
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duh, slide down on your stomache.
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brent_e
Jan 10, 2006, 4:49 AM
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if the chafing is too bad, do what i do (it's ok, i'm a 5.7- climber!)....yeah, so bad chafing, just sit on the internet and read rc.com for a couple months until you're not scared of exposure anymore. I'm sure you won't chafe as much when you're undies, bum, and harness aren't soaked when pee yourself 5 feet off the ground with NO PRO in.
NO PRO
Brent
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deschamps1000
Jan 10, 2006, 4:51 AM
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Wait...
I onsighted a 5.7- once, but I had belayed my buddy on it before, but had really dark shades on while doing so and could barely see. Plus I got the non-crux beta from my other friend who'd seen somebody climb it 4 years ago. Am I a 5.7- climber? Can I still post here?
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rockinrock
Jan 10, 2006, 5:17 AM
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Easy: just put one hand in the crack of your ass and use the other for the crack on the wall. This technique has many advantages.
1.) When cleaning routes you can clean two cracks at the same time.
2.) You may practice hand jamming techniques with the ass crack hand so you can get just the right jam with the rock crack hand.
3.) This allows easy reach to your chalk bag, which will be filled with either Goldbond Medicated powder or chalk. One for extra smooth healing action, the other to prevent swamp ass.
Of course, I am a 5.17+ climber, and I'm pretty much the best climber in the world...not to be arrogant or anything...so I guess you shouldn't take my superior advice... :shock:
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giza
Jan 10, 2006, 5:28 AM
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http://www.underworks.com/images/8402.jpg
Chafe Shield
Comfortable and hygienic!
Pure cotton chafe shield protects inner thighs from rubbing and chafing.
Price: $109.99 / 3 for 291.99
I think I'm going to give one of these a whirl. Note how the 'Shield' completely protects the inner thighs and ass! Wearing the 'Shield' with a liberal application of Body Glide ought to do the trick. I'll be sending 5.7+ in no time!!
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rockguide
Jan 10, 2006, 5:53 AM
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Do not post a picture of you wearing that.
You want money? We can get money. We can get you what you want.
I will even tell people that you climb 5.7+ and I witnessed it.
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macherry moved this thread from Gear Heads to Community.
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wjca
Jan 10, 2006, 2:49 PM
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The post with the Chafe Shield clearly indicates that this thread should be moved back to Gear Heads for further discussion.
http://www.underworks.com/images/8402.jpg
P.S. She's hott. And well groomed.
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brent_e
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In reply to: The post with the Chafe Shield clearly indicates that this thread should be moved back to Gear Heads for further discussion. http://www.underworks.com/images/8402.jpg P.S. She's hott. And well groomed.
agreed, that manican (sp) is hot.
hoit
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uhmmm, yeah, and she's plastic too in case you didn't notice :lol: :lol:
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For the answer to your question, you have to look back in the history of climbing... what did the oldschool guys do? Forget about these pimply-faced toque-wearing boulder freaks. Look at back when men were men and 5.7's were 5.7s. What am I talking about? Of course...
Lycra!!!
You might want to grow a mullet to get the full effect.
http://www.rockclimbing.com/...p.cgi?Detailed=29286
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In reply to: No, your ass will still get chafed in Carharts. You need to do these types of routes naked in order to develop adequate calluses. :wink: Curt
Interesting. I would have suggested buttless chaps.
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wjca
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In reply to: uhmmm, yeah, and she's plastic too in case you didn't notice :lol: :lol:
What's your point you close-minded latex hater? Love comes in all shapes and sizes and man-made materials. Don't judge me lest ye be judged.
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