Blisters While Rowing

[Eirini]

Just voicing my opinion though... personally I don't like gloves because your hands get sweating after you take them out.

I never had that problem though. I don't know. It may be because of the material of the gloves...

 

[nameless]

I never had that problem though. I don't know. It may be because of the material of the gloves...

Maybe... or maybe it's just that I sweat a lot. I'm the type of person that sweats everywhere, even in my socks (though my feet doesn't feel wet), so I guess it depends more on the person than the material. Or maybe you just have really good gloves that keeps it cool and dry inside - I would like those!!! I sweat in my mittens in winter as well.

 

[shaun]

Blisters and the formation of calluses is a bane of rowing regularly. There is nothing much you can do about it, if you row you will develop calluses.

I wouldn't use Vaseline, it is a by-product of petrol, do you really want to be rubbing petrol into your skin?

 

[tajnz]

I'm a newbie when it comes to rowing and so I never considered that blisters could be a side effect. I might have to invest in some special gloves that breathe well. Perhaps my cycling gloves could work?

 

[shaun]

You can buy rowing gloves for around 10 dollars, you don't need the more expensive gloves. I have used both expensive and cheap rowing gloves - I actually preferred the cheaper gloves because they had less padding. Too much padding can take away your 'feel' with the oars.

 

[Magic Pixel]

Anything that involves pressure being applied to hands and pulling and tugging at the same time cause blisters. But wearing a pair of gloves can keepp your hands safe. I think it's pretty unanimous.

 

[writer811]

You should really protect your hands with something. I wear these special kind of gloves, I don't know what they're called but they are really good at letting you grip things while protecting your hands at the same time. I'm sure a quick google search or two of those characteristics will find some results.

 

[shaun]

Another option you could try is chalk. It may sound odd but chalk will assist your grip and help prevent callus and blister formation. I purchased a ball of chalk on Ebay for 5 dollars last year and I still have plenty left. I prefer using chalk because I like to feel the oars on my hands.