Jens Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Any thoughts on whether or not to try to keep your finger pads from pruning up in the water? One climber I know has a phobia of getting his fingers wet for more than a few minutes as he thinks he'll be toast on his routes. ---------------------------------------------- Any thought on fingernail length? Shape? My thoughts: Short nails are better for crimps and pockets whereas longer nails are better on slopers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfeitfake Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 excellent non-templatized troll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I keep my nails short. otherwise they get in the way when I'm fighting ninjas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 If your tips are calloused, yes, soaking them in water for long periods of time will soften the callouses and degrade them. As far as affecting your climbing ability, no. That's just someone with a problem known as "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder," trying to persuade you with his fear mongery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 It's Palmalive. You're soaking in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Phil Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Fingernails are aid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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