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rplocek
Apr 4, 2002, 5:20 AM
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I learned to use Horse's Dream on my rips when I was in gymnastics and I still use it for climbing. It helps healing go a bit faster but it won't stop the problem. It's also a great moisturizer.
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rockjunky
Apr 4, 2002, 5:54 AM
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Man I thought someone would have suggested super glue by now. I use super glue over fresh shredded skin. It acts as new skin and dries very quick. It also helps prevent infection. Super Glue can even fix those flappers. It feels a little weird the first time you put it on but after a few times it quits bothering you. The only negative is that it stays on for a few days. Next time your hands get torn up add a few drops of super glue to the tender area and you'll be ready to climb.
Rockjunky
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verticallaw
Apr 6, 2002, 12:13 AM
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SUPER GLUE are you nuts? while your at it you could weld a steel plate to your palm. There is a product available at health food store that is called "Tea Tree Oil" apply directly to the tear and it will begin to dry it up so that the skin can form. Tape over top of this with athletic tape (only while climbing) when your not climbing let it air out. The nice thing about tea tree oil is that you can use it as much as you want. Blisters and caluses are good they themselves will make your hands stronger.
Mike
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jules
Apr 6, 2002, 10:31 PM
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Actually, superglue works wonders.
We keep it around along with our bandaids... if you apply it after the wound stops bleeding, it minimizes scarring and helps it heal faster.
As far as anyone we asked knew (a few doctors included), it's not harmful.
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greyghost
Apr 7, 2002, 12:56 AM
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You can only really tape for cracks and maybe alittle here and there for sharp jugs. The crimpers are the ones that hurt you. I just got back from a week in Joshua Tree, I have two scabbed up finger tips and the rest are super sensitive. You just need to deal with it and realize that it will get better as the season goes on.
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aboutte
Apr 8, 2002, 5:07 AM
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I agree w/moisturizing between climbing episodes. I am new at this and all BUT if you keep your hands healthy w/neosporin, even a little vaseline or a heavy lotion/cream-you won't regret it!
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sharmagod
Apr 8, 2002, 5:29 AM
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I suggest more climbing.
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rockrabbit
Apr 9, 2002, 11:21 AM
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It unfortunately comes with the territory and the more you climb the rougher and tougher your hands get.
Rock on.
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crux_clipper
Apr 9, 2002, 11:43 AM
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It's also interesting that you get indoor climbing caluses, and outdorr climbing caluses. This is due to climbing slightly differently indoors than outdoors. Something about the plastic too.
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jjphatz
Apr 9, 2002, 8:23 PM
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I disagree. You never just have to "deal with" torn up hands. Tape works to not only support tendons, but if you want your knuckles and hands to be free of knicks, use the tape. Otherwise, if you are climbing the crimpy stuff, get climber's salve. It's extra moisturizing and works really well. I've been climbing for 5 years and have managed to save my hands to a large degree w/ these 2 things.
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runningitout
Apr 9, 2002, 9:06 PM
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joemore is on it.
we dig scars, "hey boys."
but I dig my battlewounds the most, and God do I have them today. It looks like I tried to commit suicide. I rule!
Lis
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case22
Apr 10, 2002, 1:47 AM
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There's not a whole lot you can do to get the skin back. That happens to me all the time when I first start back outside, so bad in fact that it hurts when you take a shower! But, my friends and I tape our fingers if they get too bad!
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ryanxsevn
Apr 16, 2002, 4:21 AM
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I’ve had good luck using liquid Skin and tape while climbing. after about 6 months of regular climbing my hands were so callused I hardly had any problems at all(minus the normal stuff). But have recently ran into a new problem. During the spring and summer I do allot of kayaking on the weekends. Last weekend was my first time out this season. So today I go climbing and my hands are totally raw.
So if there are any climbers/paddlers out there I would be interested in how you deal with this problem.
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roadtrip
Apr 16, 2002, 4:36 AM
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I got some Climb On brand stuff as a gift that works incredibly well(though I'm too cheap to buy the stuff). Also, water and soap softens your calluses, which any guitar player will tell you reverses the skin strength you're trying to build. Above all, jam gingerly.
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