Hill Climbing Gear

If you've got flappers on your palm, your first instinct is to use flapper tape. This technique uses more tape than a ring that wraps around your palm. The tape ring tends to slip as you climb, pulling down your palm while grabbing a hold. A flapper tape ring will stay in place, but it's easier to slip off if you climb with your palm open. This post is not about healing flappers While this post is not about healing flappers while climbing and bouldering, it does provide general information for the sake of clarity. Washing your hands with soap and water is crucial. Not only will it remove chalk residue, but it will also minimize the amount of time you spend exposing yourself to drying agents and bacteria. Hot water is also not a good idea, as it will strip away natural oils from your skin. If you're interested in continuing climbing after healing your flapper, you can use tape to keep it in place. However, it's important to note that it will take some time for your flapp...