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sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
Posted:
ok me and my fire troop were hired to spin at the fair.
wich i love but im on the third day know and after spining for 6 hours a day my hands begun to bleed!!!! i tryde wearing gloves but it just didnt work for staff. but help help i need help. any one have any ideas???
ok me and my fire troop were hired to spin at the fair.
wich i love but im on the third day know and after spining for 6 hours a day my hands begun to bleed!!!! i tryde wearing gloves but it just didnt work for staff. but help help i need help. any one have any ideas???
SLEEP WITH ANGELS muckieha
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,252 posts
Location: sheffield, United Kingdom
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,252 posts
Location: sheffield, United Kingdom
Posted:
6 hours a day is way too long.
As performers for hire it may be beneficial to you to agree some limits with future employers.
Could also benefit other spinners; it would be a shame if potential employers get the idea that spinners are happy to spin till their hands bleed
6 hours a day is way too long.
As performers for hire it may be beneficial to you to agree some limits with future employers.
Could also benefit other spinners; it would be a shame if potential employers get the idea that spinners are happy to spin till their hands bleed
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sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
Posted:
yes i agree. do you know of somthing i could put on my hands to make them better???
yes i agree. do you know of somthing i could put on my hands to make them better???
SLEEP WITH ANGELS muckieha
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Poi-tato
183 posts
Location: Iceberg 319, Canada
Poi-tato
183 posts
Location: Iceberg 319, Canada
Posted:
one would think that since they were pushed to the point of bleeding hopefully ull get more calluses and it wont happen again for awhile
but one also sees purple elephants
one would think that since they were pushed to the point of bleeding hopefully ull get more calluses and it wont happen again for awhile
but one also sees purple elephants
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,009 posts
Location: Bristol, UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,009 posts
Location: Bristol, UK
Posted:
Stop spinning! Your hands are buggered - let them rest and heal.
If you're spinning fire then your hands are going to be messed up sooner due to the parafin. In future buy some hand cream - I use hand cream if I've been spinning/juggling for ages and my skin dries out. I've got Fairy soft hands!
And in future don't spin for so long!
Stop spinning! Your hands are buggered - let them rest and heal.
If you're spinning fire then your hands are going to be messed up sooner due to the parafin. In future buy some hand cream - I use hand cream if I've been spinning/juggling for ages and my skin dries out. I've got Fairy soft hands!
And in future don't spin for so long!
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Carpal \'Tunnel
6,207 posts
Location: "In your ear", United Kingdom
Carpal \'Tunnel
6,207 posts
Location: "In your ear", United Kingdom
Posted:
its true, every tiem dom hot e with a rolled up news paper to stop me comming near him, i always think how soft his hands are!
i agree with dom, stop spinning, and hand cream, i would also suggest maybe looking at teh type of grip you are using, if you kwo you will be using them foe a long tome, try padding them to stop them rubbing so much?
its true, every tiem dom hot e with a rolled up news paper to stop me comming near him, i always think how soft his hands are!
i agree with dom, stop spinning, and hand cream, i would also suggest maybe looking at teh type of grip you are using, if you kwo you will be using them foe a long tome, try padding them to stop them rubbing so much?
Step (el-nombrie)
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1,359 posts
Location: London/ Surrey
1,359 posts
Location: London/ Surrey
Posted:
If they're not fire poi (and don't need the strength that fire poi handles would), I would suggest, in addition to all the good advice already offered, making some nice soft handles. I made myself a pair of double finger loop handles from velvet ribbon, with the velvet side in contact with my skin. I could spin lightweight daytime poi for hours with those and not have sore fingers Obviously no good for fire poi though 
If they're not fire poi (and don't need the strength that fire poi handles would), I would suggest, in addition to all the good advice already offered, making some nice soft handles. I made myself a pair of double finger loop handles from velvet ribbon, with the velvet side in contact with my skin. I could spin lightweight daytime poi for hours with those and not have sore fingers
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Pooh-Bah
2,364 posts
Location: austin,tx
2,364 posts
Location: austin,tx
Posted:
1. don't leave home without the industry (arashi) standard fire dancer field dressing! you need the fruits of the vietnam war on your side. super glue was invented as an instant field dressing. it bonds instantly to skin,, stops bleeding, forms a semi-hard shield over a cut or blister, and is easily transportable. i personally prefer the "gel" variety as it doesn't flow like water, like the original flavor glue, allowing you to build up a large area or thicker shell for nastier areas. if you are doing a show and you cut your hands or blister them, there really is nothing better, i assure you. it does get a bit slippery over large areas, maybe for staff you could imbed a piece of cheseclothesque substance or even sand to perovide traction. there's even a brand of gel that comes in a hard grey and blue plastic case so it doesn't get squished and puke up into your fire gear bag. i think it's "crazy glue gel."
2. if it hasn't gotten that bad yet, duct tape or electrical tape is the best for keeping the blister from starting. if a blister has begun to form you can stick a small piece on the back of the tape "bandage" so it doesn't stick to your blister.
1. don't leave home without the industry (arashi) standard fire dancer field dressing! you need the fruits of the vietnam war on your side. super glue was invented as an instant field dressing. it bonds instantly to skin,, stops bleeding, forms a semi-hard shield over a cut or blister, and is easily transportable. i personally prefer the "gel" variety as it doesn't flow like water, like the original flavor glue, allowing you to build up a large area or thicker shell for nastier areas. if you are doing a show and you cut your hands or blister them, there really is nothing better, i assure you. it does get a bit slippery over large areas, maybe for staff you could imbed a piece of cheseclothesque substance or even sand to perovide traction. there's even a brand of gel that comes in a hard grey and blue plastic case so it doesn't get squished and puke up into your fire gear bag. i think it's "crazy glue gel."
2. if it hasn't gotten that bad yet, duct tape or electrical tape is the best for keeping the blister from starting. if a blister has begun to form you can stick a small piece on the back of the tape "bandage" so it doesn't stick to your blister.
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sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
Posted:
thank you all for the info ::):
thank you all for the info ::):
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,009 posts
Location: Bristol, UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,009 posts
Location: Bristol, UK
Posted:
arashi! Hard core! Do you train on a bed of nails and a machine gun firing over your head?
Instead of going mad with the duct tape like the commando of spinning up there you could use slightly softer medical tape.
arashi! Hard core! Do you train on a bed of nails and a machine gun firing over your head?Instead of going mad with the duct tape like the commando of spinning up there you could use slightly softer medical tape.
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1,359 posts
Location: London/ Surrey
1,359 posts
Location: London/ Surrey
Posted:
Most people that frequent bowling alleys will tell you the virtues of 'nuskin'.... a slightly less hardcore version of superglue that they tend to take on tournaments... I'd forgotten bout that
Most people that frequent bowling alleys will tell you the virtues of 'nuskin'.... a slightly less hardcore version of superglue that they tend to take on tournaments... I'd forgotten bout that
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245 posts
Location: At the beach.
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Location: At the beach.
Posted:
Once you hands have healed, use surgical spirit on your hands, it hardens the skin. Handcream will make them softer and the problem will return.
Once you hands have healed, use surgical spirit on your hands, it hardens the skin. Handcream will make them softer and the problem will return.
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still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
lol arashi when you are serious, you crack me up as well, bro!
:hides in bunker:
lol arashi when you are serious, you crack me up as well, bro!
:hides in bunker:
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veteran
1,508 posts
Location: Out, United Kingdom
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1,508 posts
Location: Out, United Kingdom
Posted:
If you want some gloves, get the ones used by rugby players, they are 100% skin tight so there is no friction on your skin. Downside is that they are mitts so don't cover the tips of your fingers, and you may want to see how inflammable they are. If that doesn't work go and wave your hands at your hirer and threaten legal action! Just a suggestion.
If you want some gloves, get the ones used by rugby players, they are 100% skin tight so there is no friction on your skin. Downside is that they are mitts so don't cover the tips of your fingers, and you may want to see how inflammable they are. If that doesn't work go and wave your hands at your hirer and threaten legal action! Just a suggestion.
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sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
Posted:
thank you all for the good advise
and to flame boy i dont belive in suing people of silly stuff i may be a american but that donst meen i have to be a ASS
but thank you all
thank you all for the good advise
and to flame boy i dont belive in suing people of silly stuff i may be a american but that donst meen i have to be a ASS
but thank you all
SLEEP WITH ANGELS muckieha
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Location: Malaeimi, Am. Samoa
75 posts
Location: Malaeimi, Am. Samoa
Posted:
When my son burned his hand he refused to consider stopping - he put gauze and covered it with football tape.
Teejay
When my son burned his hand he refused to consider stopping - he put gauze and covered it with football tape.
Teejay
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still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
take care of yourselves, lovely fire people! compassion begins with the self, otherwise your kindness is exhausted too early, like pouring water out of a leaky jug(!)
take care of yourselves, lovely fire people! compassion begins with the self, otherwise your kindness is exhausted too early, like pouring water out of a leaky jug(!)
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sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
Posted:
bender you are silly but in the good way
bender you are silly but in the good way
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still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
rofl to be honest that was a serious post(!)
rofl to be honest that was a serious post(!)
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sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
Posted:
i know bender that what was silly to hear you be serious is not a every day event
i know bender that what was silly to hear you be serious is not a every day event
SLEEP WITH ANGELS muckieha
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playing the days away
7,263 posts
Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
playing the days away
7,263 posts
Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
Posted:
For future refrence you could try not using loop handles.
I've found some nice soft feeling boat rope (bout 1/4 inch across) and have tied some two finger monkey fist knots and attached them to the quick links on my fire poi to use as handles instead. I don't get any rubbing, chafing, bleeding or soreness at all, (not that loops ever did much to me anyway) they don't drop or fly away, and they're very strong. They also allow you to do throws and stuff much much easier
For future refrence you could try not using loop handles.
I've found some nice soft feeling boat rope (bout 1/4 inch across) and have tied some two finger monkey fist knots and attached them to the quick links on my fire poi to use as handles instead. I don't get any rubbing, chafing, bleeding or soreness at all, (not that loops ever did much to me anyway) they don't drop or fly away, and they're very strong. They also allow you to do throws and stuff much much easier
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1,459 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
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1,459 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
i think native's talking about staff....
Written by: Custom Bug
For future refrence you could try not using loop handles.
i think native's talking about staff....
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Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Posted:
I spinned more than I ever did in one day this weekend (about 7-8 hours all told). Mine handies are indeed a bit sensitive this mornin (rubber grip). I think they'd be alot worse if I didnt rub some cream into them after I finished giving them a good cleaning.
I use Nivia for Men, because I am a boy and dont hold with all that girly stuff
I spinned more than I ever did in one day this weekend (about 7-8 hours all told). Mine handies are indeed a bit sensitive this mornin (rubber grip). I think they'd be alot worse if I didnt rub some cream into them after I finished giving them a good cleaning.
I use Nivia for Men, because I am a boy and dont hold with all that girly stuff
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sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
Posted:
yes yesterday was my last day at the fair know my poor hands can finaly heal
yes yesterday was my last day at the fair know my poor hands can finaly heal
SLEEP WITH ANGELS muckieha
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Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
was it not you who was having a sponge bath with those Johnson's Baby Wipes.....???
Written by: ado-p
I use Nivia for Men, because I am a boy and dont hold with all that girly stuff
was it not you who was having a sponge bath with those Johnson's Baby Wipes.....???
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Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Posted:
Those were very manly wipes!!!
Those were very manly wipes!!!
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That guy from Reno
556 posts
Location: Reno, Nevada USA
That guy from Reno
556 posts
Location: Reno, Nevada USA
Posted:
I've said it before, and you may think I'm sick, but it works. It's an old gymnastics/trapeese trick.... Pee on them
Just do it in the shower, not sure how it works but it heals blisters tears and rips in no time. Believe it or not it's almost sterile, the urea must be part of the trick.
Once it's healed I'd try Tincture of Benzoin, it hardens the skin ( old rock climbing trick for fist jams
)
I've said it before, and you may think I'm sick, but it works. It's an old gymnastics/trapeese trick.... Pee on them
Just do it in the shower, not sure how it works but it heals blisters tears and rips in no time. Believe it or not it's almost sterile, the urea must be part of the trick.
Once it's healed I'd try Tincture of Benzoin, it hardens the skin ( old rock climbing trick for fist jams
) Cody Canon
Controlled Burn, Reno Nevada
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still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
^^^ everything i know about peeing on my own hands, i learnt from the internet.
^^^ everything i know about peeing on my own hands, i learnt from the internet.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
thats made my day that comment...my fancy is well and truly tickled
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^^^ everything i know about peeing on my own hands, i learnt from the internet.
thats made my day that comment...my fancy is well and truly tickled
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sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
Posted:
can i tickle your fancy gnor???
can i tickle your fancy gnor???
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1,508 posts
Location: Out, United Kingdom
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Location: Out, United Kingdom
Posted:
So how long did it take you to learn how to pee on your hands?
So how long did it take you to learn how to pee on your hands?
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