The Struggle Climbing Show

How to Optimize Your Skin for Peak Climbing Performance


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In this skin care masterclass, Mads Bülow Duus from Nature Climbing and Justin Brown from Rhino Skin Solutions cover:

  • Why skin care can be the difference maker
  • What bad climbing skin looks like 
  • What good climbing skin looks like
  • How to bring skin humidity down
  • How to to bring skin humidity up
  • How to condition skin for specific types of rock
  • When to prep skin (and how) for a big trip
  • Protocol for using real rock edges and holds in training 
  • How to treat a split or flapper
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    Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

     

    00:49 The Importance of Skin in Climbing
    01:16 Ryan's Climbing Journey and Podcast
    03:09 Meet the Skin Experts: Mads and Justin
    06:28 Justin's Background and Rhino Skin Solutions
    09:43 Mads' Background and Nature Climbing
    11:58 Skin Preparation and Conditioning
    18:18 Understanding Skin Types and Their Impact
    22:50 Pre-Trip Skin Preparation Protocols
    38:53 Managing Dry Skin for Climbers
    42:06 Introduction to Spit and Its Ingredients
    42:35 Application and Benefits of Spit for Climbers
    43:18 Challenges of Climbing in Extreme Conditions
    44:10 Skin Conditioning and Pain Tolerance Protocols
    44:45 Training and Preparation for Climbing Trips
    45:40 Managing Skin Health During Climbing Trips
    48:37 Importance of Repair and Performance Creams
    49:29 Using Stone Hangers and Warm-Up Techniques
    52:12 Handling Skin Splits and Injuries
    58:16 Choosing the Right Hang Board and Training Tools
    01:03:59 Sustainability and New Products from Rhino and Nature Climbing
    01:07:21 Personal Climbing Experiences and Final Thoughts
     

     

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    This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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