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Justin Brown | Skin Care Tips and Myths for Climbers

The Power Company Climbing Podcast

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The Importance of Calluses

Climbers used to value big calluses, but that's not the way anymore. What you want is durable, flexible, healthy skin and part of that is being clean. Thicker pads may be advantageous for sharp holds or working out moves while slapping and sliding on slopers with no discernible sweet spots. But if you need to feel the subtlety and nuance of a hold, maybe not? I'm not quite sure yet, but just a thought.

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