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Managing Calluses in Rock Climbing

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Avid rock climbers and mountain climbers will be quite familiar with calluses. The nature of the sport and hours on the walls or outdoors always results in Calluses. . Your fingers, hands and feet bear the brunt of supporting your full body weight on as little as a one inch ledge. The efforts and strain can cause ripping, tearing and bleeding, unless you manage your calluses with care.

Callus Performance created a Patented tool, made in the USA that helps reduce the buildup of hand calluses, avoids tears and rips from poor callus management; Our goal is to keep you safe while training harder and longer. Every hard working athlete wants to avoid rips and tears during high intensity workouts, so you can keep training and doing what you love.

Tools you Need for your next climb

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Specialized tape

We have 4 different tapes that will help you climb, help you grip, help prevent callus and skin rips, and finger protection

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Callus Size management

Use the Callus Score to keep your finger and hand callus in check. Not too big and not too small

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Callus Healing Salve

Keep your callus and skin happy by applying this hand crafted, natural and organic healing salve.

Comparison of Tape Types

We offer 4 types of tapes to meet your exact needs in your rock climbing hobby, adventures and needs. All designed to protect your hands, fingers, thumbs, grip and skin.

Tape Type Use Case Pros Cons
Pre-Cut Finger Tape (1”x 4” Strips) Tape a single digit or joint on finger Support and protection for a specific finger/joint; has stretch Doesn't offer rigid support like Support Tape
Athletic Support Tape (Rolls) Buddy taping for injured fingers Easily rips all ways for versatile support and application No stretch
Athletic Compression and Stretch Tape (Rolls) Larger joints like wrist, elbows where slight compression is desired Stretches for maximum comfort, flexibility and easy application Less support for joint stability
Pre-Cut Thumb Tape (2” x 6” Strips) Hook grip, thumb sprain, full thumb support and coverage Protects entire thumb and joint Doesn't offer rigid support like Support Tape
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