Blisters!!!!???

[scotts250]

Rode hard yesterday in the 90+ Degree heat and got some nasty blisters.
I was wearing a new pair of gloves but I don't think that was the problem.
I got a blister in my throttle hand palm bigger than a quarter and when it ripped open, it ended my riding for the day. Usually I don't get blisters and I don't remeber getting one on the heal of my palm. Any suggestions on how to prevent this? A guy at the track swore by the glove liners he had. Said they helped alot, but I'm not sure how they would feel.

 

[Danman]

I was getting them every time I rode for a while, but last time I went out I did not get them. I have ordered a pair of the liners, but have not picked them up yet or riden with them.

 

[roostnboost]

I started racing this year and endured the blister problem for the first few and then tried the liners ...They have a different feel but you get used to it very quickly. I went for a "quick" 30 mile ride tonight and didnt put them on and wished I had ..They are fantastic!

They'll cost you 20 bucks ... Worth the try!

If you dont like them next time you ride and get blisters cut the edge off the blister and super glue it back down. This method is Painful but you can still ride the rest of the day...

 

[MX823]

I have been getting blisters lately, on my thumbs, and a little bit on the palm of my hand. My problem gets worse and is proportionate to sweat on my hands, once they get wet, they get soft.

I have been wrapping tape strips around my thumbs, and have been using baby powder on my hands before I put the gloves on to keep the wetness down.
Deoderant may do the same as well [anit perspirant one]

It has helped lessen the blisters but not cured,

 

[Rooster]

Toughen up, cupcake! :p

Just kidding.

It's the sweat. I used to have a lot of trouble with blisters, most of it due to sweat making my skin soft. You may want to throw on some gold bond before a ride. That has helped stop the blistering on my hands and feet. Changing into dry gloves/glove liners helps a lot too.

 

[dirty~d~]

Best way to prevent blisters... keep your hands dry. Drag along a spare pair of gloves if you need to. I go through three pairs in one ride usually. Just be patient. Your skin will toughen up sooner or later. Then you won't have to worry about it.

 

[dirty~d~]

Duh, I just remembered this stuff...If you want a great way to prevent/cover blisters check it out. You can get it just about anywhere you'll find first aid supplies.

Blisters

 

[scotts250]

Bought some under gloves from PC Racing for about $20.
Helped quite a bit while I was trying to get rid of the tender soft skin exposed by the initial blister. I rode this weekend without the underglove and other than my hand feeling a little tender in the area I had the big blister, no problem.
One thing, the underglove made me feel less feedback from the bike and I would do better getting a larger pair of gloves if I was going to wear the undergloves all the time. I compromised and wore only the throttle hand underglove until I could get my skin toughend up.
Been swapping gloves out each time I come in for a break. This helps keep my hands drier so that may be good preventative from now on.
Thanks for the suggestions,
Scott

 

[bills442]

I get blisters on and off, during brutal 2 hour hare scrambles I sometimes get more than 1 quarter sized blister ( I attribute this to poor riding technique, not gripping with my "tired" legs ) but anyway here is what I have done that works:

1) try different handlebar bends and angles, you'll be surprised
2) the stupid gel inpregnated grips ... yah they actually make a difference, they just don't last long. I know you'll find this hard to believe but I've worn a smooth spot on a *new* set of grips in just 1 hare scramble once.
3) my best secret. Liquid skin. Spray or paint ( depending on the kind you get ) 3-4 millimiters of this crap onto the area where you normally get blisters.
4) plain old athletic cushion wrap with a little athletic tape on your hand over the liquid skin can work ( after reading this thread I'm thinking I've had good luck with this because the spongy athletic wrap must be acting to absorb moisture as I'm riding ).

good luck.