A friend of mine had something that looked just like this about twenty years ago. Udder cream didn't take care and it occured after fishing (but not paddling) the next morning.

Turned out he was sensitive to the slime on bait fish, wearing latex gloves while handling bait took care of it. He had been fishing for years before this without a problem. It's probally is not the same thing, but boy, it sure looks like it, so I thought I toss it out there.

Just a little more information in case the previous suggestions don't work.

Back when I was putting myself through school roofing in NY I had a friend that had this issue when roofing in cold wet weather. He used to take GE 100% silicone caulk and rub it all over his hands. It not only repelled water but kept his hands warm as well. I tired it myself and it works but I was worried about using it all the time because I figured it might be harmful long term. We actually talked about doing research and marketing it repackaged as a silicone water repellent hand cream...:biggrinjester:

That said I figured somebody had to have something like that on the market by now. Sure enough...

NORTH 222 BARRIER CREAM W/SILICONE: Barrier Cream With Silicone, 4 oz. Tube, In Either Wet Or Dry Work Situations, This Cream Protects Skin Against Many Sticky, Staining And Irritating Industrial Sub-Stances. Contains Silicone.

http://www.amazon.com/North-272204-B...2382489&sr=8-1


Protecta Plus: a non-greasy, non-irritant barrier cream designed to protect the skin from water, moisture and from water-borne irritants. These irritants include acids, alkalis, electrolyte solutions and wet soils. Protecta Plus is highly water repellent, even after long periods of contact with water.

http://www.septone.com.au/detail.asp...=71&page_num=2

That should be perfect for saltwater, but you have to order it from industrial supplies in Australia.


Kerodex - 71 WetWork:

A non-greasy, water repellent cream that protects against irritations caused by acids, alkalies, detergents etc.. Protects 3 to 4 hours.

http://www.amazon.com/KERODEX-WORK-S.../dp/B0006GDAX2

5.0 out of 5 stars great stuff, <nobr>February 27, 2010</nobr>
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E. Gemeinhart "corydors" (Orlando, FL) -


This review is from: KERODEX #71 WET WORK SKIN PROTECTANT CREAM 4 OZ TUBE (Misc.)
Kerodex 71 was recommended by my dermatologist. I usd to work at an aquarium fish store and developed contact dermatitis to something in the water. Had dry, cracked skin with raised, itchy spots. When applied and "cured" as recommended, works wonders and doesn't hurt fish. It is a great product.


Got to like that!!!

Believe it or not diaper rash barrier creams supposedly work.... Makes sense if you think about it.


I'd try one of those above.... Good luck,Jim

Most of you guys are missing the point here ,He needs a semi-legit reason for getting a Hobie .So back him up here and whine and cry about how paddling just does your hands so wrong .

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x2 :)

Although I really appreciate the suggestions on how to fix the problem. Definitely due to the water exposure and not so much the paddle. However, I do only peel where the hand comes into contact with the paddle, as Doug suggested. Probably a combo thing but fun to play it as solely a paddle thing to the wife.

Hey Bus Kid, classic but I have to stay away from Darling Dingleberry........will nullify my progress thus far......maybe Darling Love Muffin Chipmunk

Well the Hobie Revo didn't fix my hand problem but I thought it was a good arguement to my wife to get a new ride. She is bummed because she still has to hold onto scaly hands. So, I just ordered the Kerodex 71 cream as Jim Day had mentioned and I'll see how that works.....:)

http://www.amazon.com/KERODEX-WORK-S.../dp/B0006GDAX2

Back when I was putting myself through school roofing in NY I had a friend that had this issue when roofing in cold wet weather. He used to take GE 100% silicone caulk and rub it all over his hands.

All the males in my family, besides myself, are roofers. My dad, uncles, and so on use to do this. I'm gonna share this Post with him tomorrow, as they all thought it was a (family) secret.

Does your paddle have splash guards on each end? If not get one that does (or get splash guards), that will help your cause:)

if the Kerodex fails, I'm going with the GE 100 % silicone caulk......thanks for the sharing the family secret:D


Yeah, I have always had splash guards on my paddles......hands are just a mess after being on the water.....I don't ever have this problem after surfing but I can't recall the last time I surfed a 6-8 hour session

Just get a Hobie and your problem is solved. Tell your wife that is what the doctor ordered:)

yup mine do. and all my calluses peel off too. it sucks.

Already picked up a Revo:) and the HDS-5 didn't solve the problem either :(