Hand Jammies?

Post by KD » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:06 pm

I inhaled

Post by **kato** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:10 pm

Something in a similar vein for the sportys:
http://www.madrockclimbing.com/html/other_stuff.html
Let the humor begin.

Post by **Yasmeen** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:15 pm

DESIGNED FOR CLIMBING ONLY!!

Dammit! I'll have to cancel my order now. Thanks for the fine print, Kato.

Post by **dhoyne** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:16 pm

I'm going to patent and sell Spray Stealth so you can go to your local crag, spray your whole body up, and stick to anything.

Post by **Yasmeen** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:18 pm

Mad Rock wrote:H20 Holder: During Rock Shoe product development, Mad Scientists at our facility discovered a need for climbers to hydrate during physical exertion. After grueling hours of testing, re-testing, verifying data and building prototypes, we have struck upon a product idea we believe will revolutionize climbing. We have taken a space age high-grade polycarbonate material and three-dimensionally molded it into a cylinder-like container with a closed end and a threaded end. We then three-dimensionally molded from a more malleable material, HDPE, around and threaded piece with a loop top in order to enclose the Polycarbonate cylinder and form a watertight seal while attaching the lid semi-permanently to the cylinder. This product, when used properly, will allow a climber to transport liquids to a climbing area for the purpose of re-hydration.

Mad Rock should have wrote:We decided to reinvent the wheel... er, Nalgene

Sorry about the grammar, Meadows... it's the board's fault, not mine.

Post by **lordjim_2001** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:19 pm

KD wrote:... ya make 'em sound like condoms wes. Maybe they should rib 'em for friction and pleasure.

From what I've experienced studded is way better.

Post by **kneebar** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:45 pm

I don't care for them myself, you lose quite a bit of sensitivity since they are so thick. I am not going to say its wrong ethically for someone to us them, its not my place or anybody else's unless they happen to be climbing completely naked, no shoes, chalk or ever clipped a bolt (just my opinion). Its not like they damage the rock unless you are constantly sliding your hands instead of placing them. I do think you will develop better technique faster without them.

Using tape is again a personal preference, I prefer to use it if the rock is coarse or I plan on climbing for much more then a week. Hand toughness depends on the type of work you do, how much climbing. If you are road tripping or climbing crack every weekend you probably have some scared, callused, tough hands and don't need to tape much.

Post by **marathonmedic** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:43 pm

lordjim_2001 wrote:From what I've experienced studded is way better.

Turn them inside out first.

Post by **ynot** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:56 pm

Climbers ethics got thrown out the window long before these came along. Use anything you like.

Post by **diggum** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:58 pm

As easy as I bruise...I have to tape right now. I guess the more you do it, the tougher your skin becomes? But now if there is skin exposed in cracks, it gets bruised & cut.
I probably wouldn't spend the money on gloves though.