sorry to resurrect this, but I just ordered some Antihydral and I'm looking for general advice after a few years of people trying it. I have also read the older thread. so, general consensus is: - use it once a week max; - maybe a couple of days before climbing; - put a little bit on and rub it; - avoid putting it into splits and folds/creases at joints; - use moisturizer creams after. anything more? I got it to be able to try my project even in summer, when it could easily be in the 30°, and also getting harder skin for the nasty pinch and crimp. thanks as usual for feedback.
The antihydral makes the skin a little weird and thick, not all of which the rock will wear away. Make sure and sand the extra areas of thick skin down
I use it all year round about once a fortnight on just middle two on the small area of my tip that gets worn (first half pad). I tend to leave it on overnight. I'm sure antihydral allows me to do a more moves by drying it and making it tougher but it can only be used on good quality skin (ie can be thin but not torn or multi layered or split). Be a little careful too because it tends to toughen just the surface so sharp holds are more likely to split to blood.
so the magic stuff arrived. applied it last night. one question. it looks more like a thick paste than a cream and after putting it on it forms a brown patina that sticks to the skin and stays there rather than being absorbed. is this normal or have i been robbed big time paying 15 euros for toothpaste?
Quote from: Nibile on April 16, 2011, 09:32:25 amso the magic stuff arrived. applied it last night. one question. it looks more like a thick paste than a cream and after putting it on it forms a brown patina that sticks to the skin and stays there rather than being absorbed. is this normal or have i been robbed big time paying 15 euros for toothpaste?That's normal. Let it dry and wash it off in the morning or after a few hours.
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Thats how Bablefish translated it to scouse. .