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Tom Bruskotter
Trad climber
Seattle
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 4, 2005 - 06:09pm PT
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I know other people get it, or their wouldn't be a nickname for it. What ways have you found that help keep the Claw from happening?
For me, I get the forearm cramp a few times a year, always on a long route, and on lead when I'm cruxing trying to get a cam of my gear sling. So far, I've been able to get a piece in and hang, then i massage and stretch it out. Sometimes it goes away, sometimes it comes back later in the day.
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caughtinside
Social climber
Davis, CA
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I've always associated it with dehydration.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Jun 19, 2018 - 04:08pm PT
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in this decrepitude, I've been cursed, it might be brought on by dehydration,yes, but theres the repetitive way that, due to now chronic, recurring old injuries, that over time, has changed the way I grasp, hold, pull-down, in an un-balanced way, causing fatigue in the stronger side to accrue faster than in my weaker and so, less depended & used, side. . .
I find that I have a longer day climbing, if before & always after every pitch, if I do stretches. Grasping & bending the stronger, more over used hand in the other and forcing it through a -range of motion- set of exercises. Still it seems that around pitch 4, after, going straight for an objective, little to no warm up climbing, my leading is toast, not daring to risk an epic "Claw" attack. p
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madbolter1
Big Wall climber
Denver, CO
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Jun 19, 2018 - 04:27pm PT
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Flesh is weak. The mystery of steel; therein lies strength.
I recommend HiTuf. Forge white hot then anneal. That's my best claw advice.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Jun 19, 2018 - 04:33pm PT
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madbolter1
Big DirtWall climber
Denver, CO
Jun 19, 2018 - 04:27pm PT
Flesh is weak. The mystery of steel; therein lies strength.
I recommend HiTuf. Forge white hot then anneal. That's my best claw advice. Damn it, a succinct, to the point, retentively to short, post from a dirt monger who must have a trick or two for pushing through "Old Man Issues" Prunes don't work for me? How do you loosen all that red earth you ingest any way? You never hear desert rats tell all the way Kyle C did. I miss that maniac, he would come grab you out of camp to show you; asking do you see it? - see that weird orange tinge in his poop.
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madbolter1
Big Wall climber
Denver, CO
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Jun 19, 2018 - 04:43pm PT
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^^^ Oh, no doubt. Red dirt is a wonder cure-all.
Breathe it, and emphysema disappears; the dirt fills in all those little pockets and smooths over those wheezing alveoli.
Ingest it, and it's better than Bentonite Clay in every way.
Make a paste with spit and rub it on those tired forearms. Popeye-like, you'll be rejuvenated.
Rub the paste on other body parts, and, well, spring into action again!
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L
climber
Just livin' the dream
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Jun 19, 2018 - 05:06pm PT
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Dehydration is part of it, but mostly it's electrolyte depletion. I used to get hand cramps like clockwork after 3 strenuous routes.
Started using Endurolytes (a full spectrum electrolyte formula) by Hammer Nutrition and never had to deal with The Claw again.
Two caps at the beginning of a climbing session lasts 3-4 hours. Also great for endurance bike rides.
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MH2
Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
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Jun 19, 2018 - 05:17pm PT
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The mystery of steel; therein lies strength.
Sounds about right, but did you ask Mike Law?
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Jun 19, 2018 - 05:22pm PT
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and the 2 posts later an answer! I love this place!
Thnx "L"(yes,"like clock work" complete the 3rd pitch of .11, solid forearms crull'd hand)
Jun 19, 2018 - 05:06pm PT
Dehydration is part of it, but mostly it's electrolyte depletion. I used to get hand cramps like clockwork after 3 strenuous routes.
Started using Endurolytes (a full spectrum electrolyte formula) by Hammer Nutrition and never had to deal with The Claw again.
Two caps at the beginning of a climbing session lasts 3-4 hours. Also great for endurance bike rides. !!
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L
climber
Just livin' the dream
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Jun 19, 2018 - 05:23pm PT
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There's this new physiotherapy machine that's received good reviews.
I threw up on that thing, Jim....so that would be a fail, right?
Edit: You're welcome, Gnome.
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Polebridge, Montana
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Jun 19, 2018 - 05:32pm PT
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climb more
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Lorenzo
Trad climber
Portland Oregon
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Jun 19, 2018 - 05:40pm PT
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Well, there are these things.
But for some reason they never became popular. Maybe it has to do with consequences.
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skywalker1
Trad climber
co
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Jun 20, 2018 - 12:05am PT
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This isn't an age thing its a balance of electrolytes and hydration. When you are at it swinging what ever, sawing whatever, or paddling whatever all day and this happens its part water, part electrolytes. IMO I drink a gatorade somewhere along the way. Just water doesn't do it. Even some chocolate helps. I haven't experienced it in any severe form but some kind of additive every once in a while usually solves the issue for me.
S....
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Jun 20, 2018 - 06:04am PT
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Stick to ice climbing. You have an extra 50cm of reach and forged steel fingers.
Cramps usually happen to me when pulling up rope on long climbs.
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Jun 20, 2018 - 07:03am PT
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Club it, butter and garlic
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Jun 20, 2018 - 10:54am PT
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Just chiming in to agree with what others have said. This used to happen to me, now I use gatorade diluted 1/2 with water.
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