i dont use stuff often, but when i do, its always jtree. the salve is pretty incredible stuff. i never understood climbon- how am i supposed to rub a bar on a gobie? or on a flapper? bzzzt.
I use Climb On for scrapes and skin cracks. The bar is nice, since it allows me to apply it to specific areas with less mess (compared to, say, the Metolius stuff.)
It's great for ice climbing because it can still be applied when it's cold (unlike lotion that freezes in the tube.) I also find it works better than lip-balm for skin cracks... which is still my last resort if I forget the Climb On bar.
I found that after a long day of skin abuse, to aid in the healing process I find that burts bees hand salve works great. Its not expensive, works well and a little can of it will last a few years.
I am surprised that almost a quarter of the people that voted don't use anything for their skin. After a long day of climbing on sandstone, I really couldn't see myself climbing very hard the next with torn up hands, and I was somewhat curious about this because I made my own version of a "Climb On!" bar.
I am surprised that almost a quarter of the people that voted don't use anything for their skin. After a long day of climbing on sandstone, I really couldn't see myself climbing very hard the next with torn up hands, and I was somewhat curious about this because I made my own version of a "Climb On!" bar.
i dunno- i've only ever come close to blowing out my tips after a day of bouldering in jtree- otherwise, i could climb every day on just about any type of rock except jtree- that stuff is nasty.
that said, i do only get a day or two of climbing at my limit before i need a day off, but my muscles seem to need a rest as much as my hands do, so i guess its even up.
In Joshua Tree I definitely use the stuff. The rock is rough, and the air is dry. I find it helps quite a bit. I have used Climb On and Joshua Tree Climbing Salve before, but recently got turned on to a new product, made by some climbers. This seems like a good place to make a plug for them!
The product is at http://www.sierrasalve.com/index.html and I have been using it exclusively for the last few weeks. It works as good, if not better, than the other two products mentioned above, and it is made by a couple of climbers.
I also have been using it on the rough skin on my heels, and it is practically a miracle cure. I wash my feet, dry them off, slather on some Sierra Salve, and put on socks. With just one application, an improvement that lasted happened. That's pretty decent!
So....go check out Sierra Salve and support a new business being operated by climbers!
I am surprised that almost a quarter of the people that voted don't use anything for their skin. After a long day of climbing on sandstone, I really couldn't see myself climbing very hard the next with torn up hands, and I was somewhat curious about this because I made my own version of a "Climb On!" bar.
i dunno- i've only ever come close to blowing out my tips after a day of bouldering in jtree- otherwise, i could climb every day on just about any type of rock except jtree- that stuff is nasty.
I climb jTree about 9 months a year; never felt a need to use salve. But Jack likes my hands rough and manly.
I am surprised that almost a quarter of the people that voted don't use anything for their skin. After a long day of climbing on sandstone, I really couldn't see myself climbing very hard the next with torn up hands, and I was somewhat curious about this because I made my own version of a "Climb On!" bar.
i dunno- i've only ever come close to blowing out my tips after a day of bouldering in jtree- otherwise, i could climb every day on just about any type of rock except jtree- that stuff is nasty.
I climb jTree about 9 months a year; never felt a need to use salve. But Jack likes my hands rough and manly.
My balls don't need cupping, so I would prefer it, if you would just stop tring to shove hand down my pants. Thanks.
Maybe I haven't hit a point requiring it yet (I've only climbed a little over a year, and am starting to hit 5.11's...), but my hands stay in fair condition. Could be because I use an exfoliant for my face, which is applied by my hands, so my hands kind of get daily treatment, I suppose. Although, I wouldn't mind having some to try out for the occasional flapper.
After almost every session I file my hands down and use a huge amount of 'burts bees farmer hand salve" it keeps my hands tough and leather soft...I think if you have a women in your life its a good idea to keep your hands (and feet you guys with stink a$$ feet) in good shape.
I'd be interested in this as well -- I've got calluses on my hands, which I file down regularly, but my skin always hurts a ton at the end of a gym session, and I find that it's usually the limiting factor (rather than forearms or grip strength.) Never knew calluses could be painful!
Wash the chalk off of your hands as soon as you are done climbing. Besides that, I just wait until I go to bed to put anything on my hands because I would make a mess. I use to use Climb On!, and it worked great. I think it is somewhat expensive because I found I could make my own version for less money.
I think no matter what you do your skin is going to be sore after climbing in the gym especially if you use much chalk. Worn down tips is mainly what bothered me, but was only bad if I was bouldering outside on sandstone (and slipping off holds).
Over here in the UK we have gnarly Gritstone, tough on the hands! I have developed a climbers balm that's nothing like any other climbers hand care product. It's a lot more absorbent and has many more active ingredients. It really does work and I ship to the USA at no extra cost.
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