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1-Aug-2008 8:50:59 AM
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Has any one tried that antihydril (not sure of spelling) stuff? Kills, dries out and toughens the skin where applied. Just don't apply it to any thing that you wnt to still be able to bend. Popular in Germany apparently. Sounds like botox for climbers... keep those tips youthful.
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1-Aug-2008 10:55:35 AM
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Your tips are moving on holds when loaded. So you're slapping at things, or slipping around on things. Meaning you're on harder routes. Take zee holds wiz mo care.
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2-Aug-2008 11:50:44 AM
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Hey Adam, what sort of chalk are you using? Most of the modern chalks have extra drying agents in them which can cause dermatitis. You need to wash your hands after climbing and use moisturiser after every session. Very metrosexual, I know, but the modern man has to look after himself( the girls already do!)
Re: sanding. Yes, you should definitely sand all the callouses and rough spots down frequently, then the skin grows back more rapidly and evenly. Climbing at your limit always involves slapping, scraping and sliding around: skin loss is inevitable. Take general pain killers to lessen the distraction of the pain from bruising etc
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2-Aug-2008 3:29:53 PM
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On 31/07/2008 Pat wrote:
>I used to row as a kid and we used to wee on our hands to harden them up.
>Worked. Its supposed to be
>the alum that hardens them up.
I wee on my fingers all the time, sometimes even on my pants. But both of them keep wearing through quickly ... must have weird wee ...
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2-Aug-2008 4:39:22 PM
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Just a question on using super glue for flappers. Does this really sting or is it OK?
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2-Aug-2008 11:16:34 PM
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On 2/08/2008 Pat wrote:
>Just a question on using super glue for flappers. Does this really sting
>or is it OK?
There is surgical super glue for closing wounds. It's close to but not the same as commercial super glue.
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2-Aug-2008 11:38:35 PM
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On 2/08/2008 ajfclark wrote:
>There is surgical super glue for closing wounds. It's close to but not
>the same as commercial super glue.
and much more expensive
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5-Aug-2008 8:24:25 PM
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On 2/08/2008 Skip-Skip wrote:
>Hey Adam, what sort of chalk are you using? Most of the modern chalks
>have extra drying agents in them which can cause dermatitis.
I use metolis chalk - is there a recommended one?
You need
>to wash your hands after climbing and use moisturiser after every session.
> Very metrosexual, I know, but the modern man has to look after himself(
>the girls already do!)
>Re: sanding. Yes, you should definitely sand all the callouses and rough
>spots down frequently, then the skin grows back more rapidly and evenly.
> Climbing at your limit always involves slapping, scraping and sliding
>around: skin loss is inevitable. Take general pain killers to lessen the
>distraction of the pain from bruising etc
Thanks Nic
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6-Aug-2008 1:39:25 PM
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...or just find climbs with less hideous crimps! (My fingers have still not recovered after a dogging session on Adam's project on saturday)
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15-Aug-2008 8:24:38 PM
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I met a climber in Nowra who uses ' Nipple Cream ' on his finger tips. He seemed to be a very good climber, so maybe you could give that a go.
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17-Aug-2008 11:16:49 PM
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Here's an idea you could try. I used this today when climbing and it seemed quite effective protection for a small cut on my finger tip. And I applyed it to other fingers also just to try it. The merchandise I used is "Spray Bandage" . Made by Elastoplast. I baught it from the super-market (near band aids) .It comes in a little pressure pack can and you spray this stuff on like paint, but it's clear. 'Didn't effect friction and the small cut had no bothers. I think it cost about $10.00. Probably worth a try anyway. I'd also recommend that eating lots of honey (as in 500ml / week) might help healthy skin growth and repair, unless you're allergic to honey. But proper nutrition is allways something to consider anyway. Remember - " those who eat thier 'vegies with the skin, allways have the will to win ".
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