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rocknice2
Feb 20, 2007, 1:54 AM
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cicali wrote: Has anyone any tips to "dull up" new climbing holds. Please dont just say climb on them (Yes, I am talking to you!). Even with my calloused hands I have no skin left on the majority of my hands after a session on new holds.
I feel your pain. Some of the new holds are going back to small-radius/sharp edges. Probably to simulate some real rock conditions. The trouble is that sharp plastic/resin holds rip skin faster than real rock.
An explosion in bouldering has climbers trying to duplicate their hard project in the gym so they can send it come spring.
To soften your holds use the roughest sand paper you can find
I try to buy finger friendly holds. The radius of a hold has a greater impact on skin [and tendons] than texture. Although some textures are just awful.
The best is if you can touch them before you buy them
(This post was edited by rocknice2 on Feb 20, 2007, 1:58 AM)
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