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rock_junkie
Jan 8, 2006, 9:06 PM
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I've already done a search for this topic and the results did not meet my needs. Anyhow, I've been experiencing peeling (not flappers) on my finger tips every month or so and it seems as though my fingers go through phases from being very tough to very soft. I do not change my training regiment often and the rock I climb on is volcanic tuft. My questin is what do you do to prevent this from occuring?
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styndall
Jan 8, 2006, 9:13 PM
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Do you climb in bursts and then take time off?
When I was an undergrad, I would climb heavily for a few weeks, then take a couple of weeks off. My fingers would build calluses during the on phase, and then they would peel during the off.
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tattooed_climber
Jan 8, 2006, 9:13 PM
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callouses???hand cream...CLIMBON products are good for that
also, edit your title.... :roll:
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billcoe_
Jan 8, 2006, 9:30 PM
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Sorry, although I know the answer, your call for ONLY 5.11+ climbers in the title precludes me from answering.
Good luck.
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billcoe_
Jan 8, 2006, 9:33 PM
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Wait, maybe I can answer it. Are you saying don't answer it unless you currently are climbing 5.11+ or at some earlier time you climbed 5.11+ then it's OK to answer it?
One more question, I noticed that you posted this in the "Gear" thread, hmmmm. .........Nevermind.
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rock_junkie
Jan 8, 2006, 9:33 PM
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Why should I edit my header? i want info from a select group of climbers not everyone, its just that routes at that grade and above become quite crippy which takes a toll on the finger tips.
I hardly take time off, but I do alternate days. I used to use ClimbOn hand balm, but the results were marginal. Do you find that hand creams soften your hands?
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billcoe_
Jan 8, 2006, 9:35 PM
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Wait, maybe I can answer it. Are you saying don't answer it unless you currently are climbing 5.11+ or at some earlier time you climbed 5.11+ then it's OK to answer it? All the title says is: In reply to: Re: ONLY 5.11+ Climbers
One more question, I noticed that you posted this in the "Gear" thread, hmmmm. .........Nevermind.
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rock_junkie
Jan 8, 2006, 9:39 PM
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Bilcoe_ please do not take offense I do not mean to be an elitist, just trying to aviod a bunch of nubie responses. From your profile you look as though you have a lot of experience, if you have an effective solution please share.
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colkurtz
Jan 8, 2006, 9:43 PM
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maybe you are trying too many climbs harder than your ability. kinda like a beginner with shoes wearing out.
other than that maybe you should ask someone who plays guitar
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curt
Jan 8, 2006, 9:45 PM
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If you want to prevent your fingers from going through these "shedding" cycles, you need to both file-down your calluses--and use a good hand salve to keep the skin soft. It is the dead dry skin that peels off.
For filing, try a good emery board or pumice stone. For hand salve, try Bag Balm, Burt's Bees Hand Salve, or Joshua Tree Climbing Salve.
Curt
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mchristie
Jan 8, 2006, 9:56 PM
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In reply to: If you want to prevent your fingers from going through these "shedding" cycles, you need to both file-down your calluses--and use a good hand salve to keep the skin soft. It is the dead dry skin that peels off. For filing, try a good emery board or pumice stone. For hand salve, try Bag Balm, Burt's Bees Hand Salve, or Joshua Tree Climbing Salve. Curt
Yup!! He's got it right. file your tips after climbing and then apply balm. Works like a charm when I'm climbing alot.
Matt
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delarig
Jan 8, 2006, 9:57 PM
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I have the exact solution to your problem. I can't tell you though because I only climb 11c. Sorry.....
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tattooed_climber
Jan 8, 2006, 9:58 PM
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In reply to: Why should I edit my header? i want info from a select group of climbers not everyone, its just that routes at that grade and above become quite crippy which takes a toll on the finger tips.
In reply to: I do not mean to be an elitist, just trying to aviod a bunch of nubie responses.
PFFFFFFFFT!!!...and boulderers don't know anything about this??adjust your attitude....i know lots of gym climbers that have this problem.....grade doesn't depict anything.....and 11+ isn't always "crimpie"...all areas/rock/route/etc are different....this can be developed from all sorts of grades, from all sorts of climbs, gym, sport, trad, etc etc etc....i'm not wasting my time with you now
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rock_junkie
Jan 8, 2006, 10:58 PM
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tattooed_climber you already wasted your time by responding. Grade does depict a lot, very few people climb these grades without working towards them first, and hard work takes a toll on the body.
People remember climbing rarely deals with absolutes, i know not all routes are the same. I think you are missing the point of the post, i'm not trying to start a fight on here.
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grk10vq
Jan 8, 2006, 11:22 PM
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In reply to: I have the exact solution to your problem. I can't tell you though because I only climb 11c. Sorry.....
11c is 11+ please enlighten us.
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rock_fencer
Jan 8, 2006, 11:25 PM
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i just let my hands peel. no harm comes of it as long as you trim down any loose skin before hitting the rock. but dont quite climb at that level yet
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colotopian
Jan 8, 2006, 11:37 PM
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Something similar to that happened to me... but it wasn't because of climbing. Leprosy... No wait, I mean I was student teaching and using hand sanitizer and washing my hands too much (snotty kids, middle school disease factory, you know, paranoia). My theory is the harsh ingredants they use in these products killed the skin, or the system that held skin on. Any how, I stopped using antibacterial soap and hand sanitizer (just regular old soap now) and the problem went away. Might be something to try; organics only.
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climbsomething
Jan 8, 2006, 11:40 PM
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In reply to: People remember climbing rarely deals with absolutes, i know not all routes are the same. I think you are missing the point of the post, i'm not trying to start a fight on here.
I let my tips/callouses peel and grow back. They do so pretty rapidly. If they're getting shaggy then I pick them off. They're not usually grody though. Like my friend here. Ew.
http://hillarydavis.com/...mbing/koleshands.jpg
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Jan 9, 2006, 12:17 AM
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Jan 9, 2006, 12:21 AM
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Filing your calusses is important, especially if youŽre ripping off big chunks of skin (read: flappers). As far as hand lotions go, I remember something about urea making skin tougher, not just softer. If you use the lotion too much, youŽll get nice supple skin, but youŽll tear your fingertips to shreds.
IŽd tell ya more, but itŽs only for 5.12+ climbers... :roll:
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climbsomething
Jan 9, 2006, 12:26 AM
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In reply to: Filing your calusses is important, especially if youŽre ripping off big chunks of skin (read: flappers). As far as hand lotions go, I remember something about urea making skin tougher, not just softer. If you use the lotion too much, youŽll get nice supple skin, but youŽll tear your fingertips to shreds. IŽd tell ya more, but itŽs only for 5.12+ climbers... :roll: |
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grk10vq
Jan 9, 2006, 12:29 AM
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for the record this is a pretty jackass title.
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namoclimber
Jan 9, 2006, 12:32 AM
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I would have to say the same thing happens to me all the time. I just always though it was due to the drying effects of always having chalk on your hands.
it seems to go away when I'm climbing on sandstone, sloppers and crimps, so i could see that filing and salve would be the answer.
or find some sweet sandstone and pull hard!
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superjosh
Jan 9, 2006, 12:33 AM
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I'm a big fan of Hoof Maker, a product from a company called Mane and Tail available at Walgreen's for sure and possibly other similar stores. It seems to both toughen and moisturize, and it dries quickly without leaving a greasy residue. It's very cheap, about $3 for a 6-ounce tube. I often combine it with instant hand sanitizer in a Hoof Maker-at-night, sanitizer-in-the-morning routine. A good, though slightly inferior, substitute for Hoof Maker is Udder Cream. Good luck.
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fredo
Jan 9, 2006, 12:35 AM
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I don't climb 11+, more in the 8-10 range, but on the few crimpy routes I do get on I find my skin peels a lot too. My solution is masturbation, (sorry gals that might not help you) find yourself a nice lubricant and have at it..kills two birds with one stone eh :wink:
Disclaimer...no useful climbing information is contained in theis post
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