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girlclimb
Nov 17, 2003, 3:15 AM
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My hands have gotten pretty choped up before but not to the extent they did this weekend when i went out bouldering. I'm down to like my last layer of skin on most of my fingers and on two even thats gone:( If I use tape on them will that prevent them from tearing more???? any advice on how to prevent this and to alow me to keep climbing this week without to much further damage??? thanks
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blackmountaineer
Nov 17, 2003, 9:35 PM
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Hmmm...I usually just suck it up and pray for calluses. Although I use tape around my hand because I'm a wuss when it comes to hand jams, I've never used tape on my finge tips. I think it would affect my feel too much. I'd also be nervous that the tape would slip off since I sweat like crazy. I'd be curious to hear what others do for tape.
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krestkid
Nov 17, 2003, 10:04 PM
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I've never had raw fingertips but have amassed calluses on most of my fingers. I use tape occassionaly when I have a flapper and need to cover up the new skin in order to continue climbing...
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edge
Dec 1, 2003, 4:14 PM
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Kaitlyn, I just happened upon this question, and I have a pretty good suggestion.
One week before the big comp at Dover, I attended one in Manchester. True to form, my fingertips hurt so much after 1 1/2 hours that I basically had to stop climbing. That has always been my problem at the gym, and also at sharp bouldering areas like Pawtuckaway or Lincoln Woods.
Anyway, that was enough for me to order a product called "Iron Hand" that I had heard good things about. I got it on Friday at Noon, applied it 3 times that day, then 3 times while I was climbing at the Dover comp, and not only was I able to keep climbing for all 4 hours, but my tips still felt fine afterwards. I'm completely sold on the stuff!
You can order it and read more about it here:
http://www.newenglandbouldering.com/store2/ih4.html
or just ask me about it the next time you see me at the gym. I think Meg and I will be there Tuesday and Thursday this week.
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thegogirl
Dec 7, 2003, 10:56 PM
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One other item I have used after bouldering and fingertips were red/raw and burnt, if not swollen...Carmex...yes it's the stuff to use for your lips. It can be applied to fingertips and hand and has aspirin in it, which will soak into the skin. Put it in the refrigerator and ah...other items are simple hand creams that once in the fridge, cool down any swelling or damage. I've used Mineral ICe as well, from the fridge and that feels super nice.
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