As long as we're getting into other less macho stuff, does anybody use anything to keep their hands from cracking and falling apart that's as good as or better than Bag Balm? I'm building a stitch and glue kayak in an unheated garage, trying to get out on the water at least once each week, and, although it's about the mildest winter I can remember in the Mid-Atlantic, my hands are really shot. Bag Balm --- for the Floridian, international and urban elements on PaddleWise, it's the stuff that's massaged into bovine udders to prevent chapping in cold weather --- works really well, and is a sailor's standby in my part of the world. A little hard to find, and a little pricey ($7.99 for can that will last through a long, cold winter ---unless you also have cows, I guess), but the stuff works wonders! However, is there anything else out there that's better --- in y'all's humble opinions, of course? Jack Martin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
winter I can remember in the Mid-Atlantic, my hands are really shot. Bag Balm --- for the Floridian, international and urban elements on PaddleWise, it's the stuff that's massaged into bovine udders to prevent chapping in cold weather --- works really well, and is a sailor's standby in my part of the world. A little hard to find, and a little pricey ($7.99 for can that will last through a long, --------------------------------- I was recently put on to Eucerin for dry and cracking hands. Its not greasy and seems to be doing the job. I got mine at CVS Pharmacies. It was a bit pricey too at about $7 for a small jar *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I use Alba Botanica. It was given to me as a gift so I don't know where to get it but I suspect it is a cosmetic store type item. It too is pricy at $8.95. I usually forget to take care of my hands so when they start to crack and bleed I remember to use the moisturiser. If I put it on in the morning and again before bed I usually eliminate the crab claws in two days or so. The bottle says "unscented" but it has a tiny bit of stink. Tom *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Try old fashion "Corn Huskers Lotion" ... Cheap and can be found most anywhere ... We use it in Forensics to soften and re-shape dead (literally) skin to obtain fingerprints and it works even better on live skin! Paddle Safely ... Bob R. Creager Sarasota, FL *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
<<As long as we're getting into other less macho stuff, does anybody use anything to keep their hands from cracking and falling apart that's as good as or better than Bag Balm?>> If you really like this you can get it for MUCH LESS than you seem to be finding it. KV Vet sells it for 1oz--$3.49, 10oz--$4.95 and if you really use a lot 4.5 lb for 26.99+FOB. Most places that sell farm supplies sell it for less than the drug store. I have used it for years working with horses. Both of us need a little tlc from time to time. Joan DC/Md *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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