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They don't make a decent (affordable) glove for speed baggers. The seams will really cause a lot of pain and discomfort.
So, how do I keep my knuckles from cracking and bleeding? Well, in the beginning of my addiction, I made homemade wraps. Boy, those first few months can be painful until the callouses are built up.
A thick lotion will help keep the cracks from getting worse. I usually keep a tube of lotion nearby. I use lotion that contains petroleum jelly and aloe or lanolin.
But, back to the hand wraps. I would take a mechanic's blue paper towel — you can find them at an auto parts or Harbor Freight store. They're durable and have just a little bit of stretch to them. I would fold it in thirds, then take it and wrap it around my knuckles, making sure it was a snug fit and with NO creases over the knuckles. Secure it with tape. It can be a two-man operation unless you're ambidextrous.
I used masking tape instead of duct tape. I would wrap it several times, until I had a nice protective shell. They could slip on and off and be re-usable. I would mark them Left and Right, since they were custom-fit to each hand. As they would wear down with use, I would simply add another layer or two of tape. I preferred masking tape because it made a harder shell and I felt it helped me get a better snap (or rebound) off the bag.
So, that's how I got through my first several months of bagging. Oh, and to set the record straight, I took up the addiction in August of 2009. I am about 6 months into my 4th year of bagging.
I started off using Everlast 'gel' gloves & still keep them around if I'm pounding the big bags.
For 'dirty' work on engines, painting, cleaning the toilet, etc. I keep a box of latex exam gloves around...and believe it or not, they helped me get through the cold, dry months when I first started...and they fit like a...well...a glove! They are tougher then you might think...just like an extra layer of skin. You also get a good grip!
Pros: They are cheap and have many uses
Cons: Your hands will sweat like crazy!
I started off using Everlast 'gel' gloves & still keep them around if I'm pounding the big bags.
For 'dirty' work on engines, painting, cleaning the toilet, etc. I keep a box of latex exam gloves around...and believe it or not, they helped me get through the cold, dry months when I first started...and they fit like a...well...a glove! They are tougher then you might think...just like an extra layer of skin. You also get a good grip!
Pros: They are cheap and have many uses
Cons: Your hands will sweat like crazy!
I'll have to ask my proctologist for a few pair next time he "checks" me out!
I was compelled to set the record straight. I still consider myself a newbie, sometimes. As a matter of fact, I still haven't mastered the side punch. (But, it's just that I have personal issues with that one. )
ATC, if you're like me, as you continue with this love affair with the bag, you will want to become "one with the bag." Right, Alan? I just gotta feel the bag against my bare fists to feel more in control of the bag.
I'm glad the Vaseline took care of the cracked/sore knuckles. The winter weather can be so hard on the hands.
Here are a few image captures of my homemade hand wraps.
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