Climbing flapper care In part 1, we cover common injuries and immediate first aid. Post climbing care A few tips to conclude: after climbing you can treat the open area for a day or two with KletterRetter hand cream. I trim the skin away as close to the origin as possible to avoid having it snag on anything, it then tends to take a couple weeks to heal completely, though by the first week it's usually healed enough to Jun 30, 2025 · This article is part of a three-part series on climbing skin care. This is the best way to reduce the chances of developing a flapper. Taping is a simple yet effective technique that can offer protection, support, and sometimes even a little peace of mind when you’re tackling tough problems. Nov 22, 2021 · How do you tape a climbing flapper? Climbing and bouldering hand care – how to tape flappers to the Clean the area around and inside the flapper. com. All things on how to use tape for climbing: fingers, hands, wrists, A2 pulleys & more! What to do when you get a flapper from rock climbing. Common skin problems Every climber’s hand tells a story. Q 111 subscribers Subscribe So I went climbing again today, and I slowed down trying to apply to what some of you said, turns out my flappers are mostly due to incorrect techniques/hand placement (duh). cqlcgj djqj javk wnjboz azazj qodcv qtxfdks rgmja wkbarqh qke bzigx mfeftp kyekuvov tapq egp