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Post by m4tt3r0x on Jul 30, 2013 15:31:56 GMT -5
Lately I've been building various rope obstacles such as the Rope Junction, Tarzan Rope, and Umbilical Cords (Second to last obstacle from Sasuke 27's 3rd Stage; I don't think that's the real name LOL) suspended from my second story deck in my backyard.
My problem is that I am DESTROYING my hands after attempting these obstacles several times. Trust me, I have very strong, callused hands with a solid grip, but my fingers have been shredding a part like crazy. I've tried so many types of gloves, and even though they keep my hands free from pain, I just don't have the same grip that I usually do without gloves.
Does anyone else have this problem? Can someone help me out? Thanks.
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Post by RiderLeangle on Jul 30, 2013 16:22:50 GMT -5
Don't have much rope advice, my only rope experience is the Downhill Jump and net of the Swing Jump, but umbilical cord was just the Muscle Park chitose name for it, it was called Bungee Rope Climb in 25 and ANW4 and Rope Climb in 26 and 27
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Post by mattskills on Aug 1, 2013 12:13:22 GMT -5
First off, what kind of rope are you using? That can make a big difference I find. If your using a more plant-fiber type rope and your hands are still ripping, you may just have to keep letting them get ripped and heal a few times, and eventually your hands will toughen up (it sounds like a pain, and it is, but trust me). If your using more poly-type rope, as I find that type can be brutal on the hands, try wrapping the rope in climbing tape, that's what I did for the ropes in my basement, and it works like a charm.
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Post by m4tt3r0x on Aug 1, 2013 13:26:45 GMT -5
First off, what kind of rope are you using? That can make a big difference I find. If your using a more plant-fiber type rope and your hands are still ripping, you may just have to keep letting them get ripped and heal a few times, and eventually your hands will toughen up (it sounds like a pain, and it is, but trust me). If your using more poly-type rope, as I find that type can be brutal on the hands, try wrapping the rope in climbing tape, that's what I did for the ropes in my basement, and it works like a charm. It's poly. Thanks for the tip. I will definitely invest in some climbing tape now. |
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Post by VeryCoolAlan on Aug 4, 2013 1:41:45 GMT -5
Use chalk. That works.
And as for the calluses...file them down
Yes those spots are "tougher" than the rest, but since they are bumps when you work out they get in the way first and cause you to rip your hand again.
So file them down with concrete or a sander or a ped-egg.
Don't really know if I answered your question. I only read a few words lol
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Post by werewolf on Aug 4, 2013 4:22:16 GMT -5
You should try to get rid of the calluses. I use a callus razor to get rid of mine. A pumice stone also works.
If you can keep the size of the callus down , they are less likely to rip.
If they do rip , cut them off as close to the skin as you can with a nail clipper.
As for gloves , I got some mechanic gloves from the hardware store. They cost like 3€ and offer enough grip on most ropes.
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