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Paddling blisters...

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Created by gemm > 9 months ago, 22 May 2010
gemm
SA, 44 posts
22 May 2010 8:32PM
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Does anyone else have trouble with blisters from long flatwater paddles?

I have a recurring problem on one hand - right in the middle of my palm, over the top of the tendon that connects to the middle finger I've got a recurring problem of blister, callous forming, then peeling/tearing callous off (bleeds) and the pink skin under it reblisters. Feels OK till it gets wet, then aarrrghh!!

I'm using an ergo type grip which is super comfy.

Is anyone else having similar problem, how have you got around the problem? Gloves, tape, dressing the blister differently out of the water or ? I am thinking I'll have to try tape.

Had two weeks off the water (thanks to snapping my paddle at the Dump!), hand had completely healed up, 4km paddle this morning and it's blistered up again [}:)]

Please no 'toughen up princess' comments

hilly
WA, 7474 posts
22 May 2010 7:17PM
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gemm said...
Please no 'toughen up princess' comments

It is the obvious one.

Have you tried gloves you can get good sailing or water ski ones that are fingerless may do the trick. I used to get the same issue windsurfing heaps the calluses would rip off on long sessions Gloves fixed it Actually saw the light and took up kiting heaps better. Downwinding on a sup is looking good though.

Good luck

dtm
NSW, 1610 posts
22 May 2010 10:04PM
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is it the grip that is giving you the trouble? maybe try a paddle with out it? i wax mine for grip with surfboard wax

gemm
SA, 44 posts
22 May 2010 9:54PM
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dtm said...

is it the grip that is giving you the trouble? maybe try a paddle with out it? i wax mine for grip with surfboard wax


I don't think it's the grip, or lack of it. I haven't added any foam grip anywhere, the paddle handle and shaft are both smooth. The blister is deffo from the handle (top hand).

But I could try some wax on the end of the paddle to increase grip, can't hurt anymore than it does already. But I reckon wax will melt off/get messy pretty quick.

Bender
WA, 2226 posts
22 May 2010 8:42PM
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it's pretty simple "cement tablet"

try washing your hands in metho. it used to help when i was young bloke sailing dingy's. it really toughens your skin.













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DavidJohn
VIC, 17510 posts
23 May 2010 1:02AM
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Try and get one of the new Quick Blade eva gripped T handles and swap it over with what you've got now.

DJ

laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
23 May 2010 1:18AM
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i think you maybe should get someone to look at your paddling. for, say a 4 k paddle that shouldn't be happening so i'm thinking you might not be paddling correctly.if you can find a good oc paddler, they'll show you a good technique that makes paddling really good fun without pain
cheers

Downwinder
QLD, 2033 posts
23 May 2010 7:03AM
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G'day Gemm
I think you may just need to harden up a bit. I’ve been SUPing for 5 years now so I think I may have a good encyclopaedia of knowledge yep I have done my homework. If you’re getting sore hands? For one thing you maybe just soft. Secondly get your hands on some scaffolding gloves & cut the tops of the fingers off, & throw the other types of gloves to the s##T house as you’ll be just pi##ing into the wind with them. Thirdly change your handle to a Quick Blade soft Eva pad grip. & finally C4 sell the soft Eva pad grip that goes around your shaft. If you’re still getting sore hands after all that Gemm the forum guys will chip in & buy you a nice little pink frock.
See ya in da ocean
DW

jg01
VIC, 38 posts
23 May 2010 10:17AM
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Ive done a few Murray Marathons paddling a K1 (404k - 5 days) and have tried and worn out quite a few types of gloves. If you need to wear gloves, the best I found where golfers gloves. They are super thin, so you dont loose the feel of the paddle, and most are made of a quality leather that wont wear out.

My 2 cents worth....

scotty100
QLD, 233 posts
23 May 2010 10:47AM
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I agree with phil on this one . but if its any consulation your blisters will eventually turn into nice tough callouses.

AA
NSW, 2159 posts
23 May 2010 8:07PM
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Downwinder said...

G'day Gemm
I think you may just need to harden up a bit. I�ve been SUPing for 5 years now so I think I may have a good encyclopaedia of knowledge yep I have done my homework. If you�re getting sore hands? For one thing you maybe just soft. Secondly get your hands on some scaffolding gloves & cut the tops of the fingers off, & throw the other types of gloves to the s##T house as you�ll be just pi##ing into the wind with them. Thirdly change your handle to a Quick Blade soft Eva pad grip. & finally C4 sell the soft Eva pad grip that goes around your shaft. If you�re still getting sore hands after all that Gemm the forum guys will chip in & buy you a nice little pink frock.
See ya in da ocean
DW



Hmm....totally unnecessary DW !

You might want to check your attitude before you speak for the rest of us 'forum guys'.

There really is no need for chest beating especially when such comments were specifically 'uncalled for'!

Your comments really don't encourage others to come forward and ask what is a reasonable question, that certainly does not deserve your response.

Lets make Paddle Surfing inclusive and encourage EVERYONE who has the guts to ask a question on this forum to feel welcome.




DavidJohn
VIC, 17510 posts
23 May 2010 8:26PM
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Well said AA.. I'm sure IP didn't mean to be rude but that's forums for ya.

DJ

CMC
QLD, 3954 posts
23 May 2010 9:10PM
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If you're out there enough to get blisters on your hands you get the big green thumb from me.

Just keep paddling, have someone very experienced from any paddling discipline take a look at your paddle and how you're using it and correct any mistakes and get back out there.

The more you paddle, the better you get and the more you enjoy it.

DavidJohn
VIC, 17510 posts
23 May 2010 10:25PM
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I wonder if its the shiny smooth finish on the Kialoa's that keep my hands in good nic.. I paddle daily and I've never had any problems or nasty callouses.

Or.. maybe it the daily hand cream moisturizers that I use at work?..

DJ

Simondo
VIC, 8020 posts
23 May 2010 10:32PM
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DJ, do you have a manicurist that you can recommend ??? You're hands and nails looked to be in good condition in that last Pie Photo on the other thread !!!
(Dead Whales & Meat Pies Thread!)
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=66271

hilly
WA, 7474 posts
23 May 2010 8:51PM
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DavidJohn said...

I wonder if its the shiny smooth finish on the Kialoa's that keep my hands in good nic.. I paddle daily and I've never had any problems or nasty callouses.

Or.. maybe it the daily hand cream moisturizers that I use at work?..

DJ


You work??WTF I though you just took photos

Bit worried about you have been rubbing that cream on too looking at some of the photos you post

This one is worth another look though

gemm
SA, 44 posts
24 May 2010 10:55AM
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Thanks guys,
I might try taping across my palm and see if that helps. Paddling gloves look a lot like cycling gloves or weightlifting gloves of which I have oodles of pairs. In cycling we use golf gloves on the track too (they have awesome grip) but I don't think they'll be very nice in the seawater.

I don't know why I feel the need to justify myself here, but my reason for paddling in the first place is because I'm a competitive cyclist and after many years of that my core had got really weak and I was having shoulder problems from crashes. Since starting SUPing regularly, no more sore back on the bike, and can get milk out of the fridge without shoulders giving way. Plus I live at the beach so walk the board down, and it's fun :-)

So I'm chasing prone paddlers and kayakers up and down the coast going as quick as I can, not just leisure paddling and looking at the sealife ;-)

There's not many OC paddlers here to learn from, I've only talked to one who launches same spot as me!

I used to be a rower and callouses were part of the gig, but they'd form really fast and rarely open up or peel off. The palm one doesn't seem to be able to get a proper callous happening....

shimmyshazbo
QLD, 251 posts
24 May 2010 7:04PM
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the hair on my palms stops me from getting blisters!!!!

Downwinder
QLD, 2033 posts
24 May 2010 8:09PM
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That girl reminds me of one of my old girlfriend Annie had the best looking chest so I got A##L ANNIE sprayed on my first ever SUP




hilly said...

DavidJohn said...

I wonder if its the shiny smooth finish on the Kialoa's that keep my hands in good nic.. I paddle daily and I've never had any problems or nasty callouses.

Or.. maybe it the daily hand cream moisturizers that I use at work?..

DJ


You work??WTF I though you just took photos

Bit worried about you have been rubbing that cream on too looking at some of the photos you post

This one is worth another look though



Adam Dingo Flour
WA, 28 posts
25 May 2010 10:48AM
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Hey Gem,

I'm a rower and rowers always get shocking blisters.

The best way around blisters is trying to get some nice callus' forming. Some people have skin that will form callus' eaiser than others. I know a few rowers who's hands tear up all the time.

However a few things I have learnt (from my experience and others)

- Try not to pop your blisters, while they may pop during a session it's best to leave them be. If you get a few blisters intact after a session let them sort them selves out. After a while the fluid will drain back into your hands and they will form callus'.

- Don't use moisturiser, if you keep applying cream to your hands (including stuff like Paw Paw) they will keep going soggy and ripping up. If you leave your hands to thier own devices they should form callus'.

- Gloves are useless, they get wet, loose grip, then they start to rub between oar and hands, giving worse blisters than before. (and you don't look as cool)

- If you need some protection use tape. The stuff you get from phamacies, elastoplast or something. Use it sparingly though, if you use too much it will start to roll up or unstick.

Hope that helps!

daletor
VIC, 301 posts
25 May 2010 1:00PM
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hilly said...




Nice view

Tux
VIC, 3829 posts
25 May 2010 8:11PM
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Adam Dingo Flour said...

Hey Gem,

I'm a rower and rowers always get shocking blisters.

The best way around blisters is trying to get some nice callus' forming. Some people have skin that will form callus' eaiser than others. I know a few rowers who's hands tear up all the time.

However a few things I have learnt (from my experience and others)

- Try not to pop your blisters, while they may pop during a session it's best to leave them be. If you get a few blisters intact after a session let them sort them selves out. After a while the fluid will drain back into your hands and they will form callus'.

- Don't use moisturiser, if you keep applying cream to your hands (including stuff like Paw Paw) they will keep going soggy and ripping up. If you leave your hands to thier own devices they should form callus'.

- Gloves are useless, they get wet, loose grip, then they start to rub between oar and hands, giving worse blisters than before. (and you don't look as cool)

- If you need some protection use tape. The stuff you get from phamacies, elastoplast or something. Use it sparingly though, if you use too much it will start to roll up or unstick.

Hope that helps!


What he said...also pissing on your hands or soaking them in metho works...gloves are nooooooooooooooooo good!!

hilly
WA, 7474 posts
25 May 2010 8:42PM
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daletor said...

hilly said...




Nice view

The beach does look nice

DavidJohn
VIC, 17510 posts
25 May 2010 11:24PM
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Nice mountains..

DJ

Gorgo
VIC, 5041 posts
25 May 2010 11:30PM
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daletor said...

hilly said...




Nice view


Nah. The surf looks crap.



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