Chamois Butter
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RV posted 44 weeks ago.
I apply the chamois butter to the chamois before the race - then wear it for the swim - haven't had any issues with it. I've done this for long course.
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Triguy98 posted 44 weeks ago.
I just use BodyGlide. A lot more water resistant than the Butter.
Life is short. Play hard and get dirty doing it.
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Sandman posted 43 weeks ago.
I use bag balm in the crotch area. It's cheap and stays on during the swim if you use a wetsuit.
On other areas I use BodyGlide.
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BigGus posted 43 weeks ago.
Sandman;78231 wrote:
I use bag balm in the crotch area. It's cheap and stays on during the swim if you use a wetsuit.
On other areas I use BodyGlide.
I've heard of athletes using veterenary steroids but this is a first, teat cream for the crotch! WOW!
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Anton posted 43 weeks ago.
Body glide..yes. Butter...sometimes...
Bag balm...I just can't use anything that implies: "Teats on a bull !"
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" - Vincent Van Gogh
My Blog: http://anton.trifuel.net
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theShiba posted 43 weeks ago.
Anton;78239 wrote:
"Teats on a bull !"
Amazing. This could be a great slogan for something...
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Anton posted 43 weeks ago.
Oh...it's not original...If you are a fan of "Westerns" (Cowboy movies) you've heard it it more than once...
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" - Vincent Van Gogh
My Blog: http://anton.trifuel.net
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Sandman posted 43 weeks ago.
Seriously,
Bag Balm is a well known lubricant for the Chamois. Many pro cyclists use it. I'm surprised you guys haven't heard of it. For one thing you can buy it in the green can for about $2.99 at Wal Mart and it works better than the stuff they sell you at the bike store in the tube for 5x that price. The can will also last you the whole season depending on how much you ride ; )
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UFTriGator posted 43 weeks ago.
^I know people that use it, too. I don't think it's weird...but maybe I'm just hardened against weird cycling stuff. Bright colored spandex will do that to you. :D
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tri-ac posted 43 weeks ago.
never heard of it before, but here it is
http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-10-oz-Tin/dp/B0000AXJQG
not quite $2.99, but not terrible either
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brittda posted 43 weeks ago.
Sandman;78231 wrote:
I use bag balm in the crotch area. It's cheap and stays on during the swim if you use a wetsuit.
On other areas I use BodyGlide.
ditto on the bag balm--that stuff goes nowhere.
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Triguy98 posted 43 weeks ago.
I have Bag Balm for post ride usage. It just doesnt work for me as a lube during the ride. I dont know if it is the humidity here or what.
Life is short. Play hard and get dirty doing it.
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Sandman posted 43 weeks ago.
tri-ac;78300 wrote:
never heard of it before, but here it is
http://www.amazon.com/Bag-Balm-10-oz-Tin/dp/B0000AXJQG
not quite $2.99, but not terrible either
Yep thats it. 5.89 ..... Oh well, it's still cheap. Post ride for saddle sores also is a good option.
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Sloswimr posted 43 weeks ago.
My wife swears by Bag Balm for her hands. I never thought to put it there!:rolleyes:
Has anyone applied chamois butter before the swim (with wetsuit) and had it "stay" where the wanted to? Or am I better off buttering up in transition ?