HappyAndFriendlyAlways
Banned
Let me know what you think. I want to purchase these to protect my hands from sun damage, and dont want toxic sunblock on my hands that will eventually sweat off.
Do you think this to protect my hands would mess up my tennis?
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SempreSami
Hall of Fame
You'd look an utter sket as well. :roll:
HappyAndFriendlyAlways
Banned
No problem buddy. I'm very aware of sun damage no matter where you live, because tennis players are especially exposed for long periods of time. I have not worn them yet, but I will buy them and try them. At the least I can use them while walking the dog. I already wear a full long sun protection outfit, and the hands are the only area exposed.
I love being as healthy as can be
HappyAndFriendlyAlways
Banned
since i grip my racquet like pros, very light, i dont think it will cause any blisters.
if utter sket means, super healthy, then thanks
i have plenty of the organic stuff nice guy. please come again
goober
Legend
HappyAndFriendlyAlways
Banned
umm lets just say skets don't really lead a healthy lifestyle.
haha
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=sket
well, i love being much healthier then 99% of the human population
hoahuyen
Rookie
Then why not, you will get used to it. But it may hinder your swing because of the resistance of the air. Like running with an open umbrella. How about just wear some special gloves?
AlpineCadet
Hall of Fame
Just go out and play tennis at night.
HappyAndFriendlyAlways
Banned
yeah buddy, Im thinking about gloves, but i want my hands touching the grip as much as possible.
haha , hey at night? dam its going to be hard to find a tournament for that, but i can opt for only indoor events, but not much in the summer
HappyAndFriendlyAlways
Banned
i beg to differ with you. the less sun i get on the court over the years will be less skin cancer when im older. im thinking long term
WildVolley
Legend
You are not really being healthy if you aren't getting vitamin D from the sun. There are a number of studies now correlating low vitamin D levels with a number of different cancers. Healthy levels of vitamin D are difficult to obtain through diet alone.
Just this month, in an internal medicine journal, a study has found that for men in their 40s, low vitamin D levels are a better marker of heart attack (much better) than cholesterol. Hiding from the sun sounds like paranoia rather than concern about health.
HappyAndFriendlyAlways
Banned
i agree, and i get my 15 min a day, as i lay buck naked on my lawn.
when playing tennis im out there 2hr +, sometimes i have to play 2 matches a day, and 1 doubles. so a long day at a tournament may be 5hrs of singles, and 2hrs of doubles, THATS 7 HOURS.
so I know im being smart for long tern protection, as the study says 15 min a day of sun, not hours
WildVolley
Legend
OK, that's reasonable. Your hands, like your face, tend to get more sunshine than they need in any case. Still, those things seem like they'd catch wind like parachutes and mess with your swing. Gloves would probably make more sense.
One old guy I sometimes play wears racquetball gloves.
WildVolley
Legend
You haven't seen his other posts, have you? Look on the Post Pic of Apparel thread.
HappyAndFriendlyAlways
Banned
hey! moonlight as a a driver in Japan or Korea? sounds like a bad movie
yes i wear the long sleeves and long pants. the outfit is used by ultra marathoners in the desert, so its made with vents all over and since it reflects the sun so well, its actually very cool. the pants i cut with scissors just below the knee for extra air flow, and just pull my socks up.
:razz:
http://www.bellracquetsports.com/catalog.asp?prodid=301627&showprevnext=1
I think your taking this way to seriously. I burn very easily and have never in my life had sun burn on my hands. Just put some non toxic sunscreen on and then put some Prince Grip Plus on and you'll be golden.
I think your taking this way to seriously. I burn very easily and have never in my life had sun burn on my hands. Just put some non toxic sunscreen on and then put some Prince Grip Plus on and you'll be golden.
Blade0324
Hall of Fame
This has to be one of the most rediculous threads I have ever read. This guy seems to be a bit OCD about the sun and his exposure to it. You might as well quite tennis and anything else outside until they come up with a protective bubble that you can live in...
...oh wait you already do live in one.
My prediction is that you will get skin cancer or some other illness before 90% of the people here because you try to over protect your body from things you think are bad for you. What acutally ends up happening is that you weaken your body's natural defenses to these things and are worse off for it.
What doen't kill you makes you stronger.
...oh wait you already do live in one.
My prediction is that you will get skin cancer or some other illness before 90% of the people here because you try to over protect your body from things you think are bad for you. What acutally ends up happening is that you weaken your body's natural defenses to these things and are worse off for it.
What doen't kill you makes you stronger.
Il Mostro
Banned
All I can say is "Wow!".
BullDogTennis
Hall of Fame
so do you wear long pants, long shirts, and a veil over your head when you play?
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Would wearing a pr of tube socks work just as well? Do this in the fall and winter by using my holy socks and sliding the racquet into the sock. I also decorate old socks, http://www.wikihow.com/Image:Sock-monkey-7773.jpg
HappyAndFriendlyAlways
Banned
This has to be one of the most rediculous threads I have ever read. This guy seems to be a bit OCD about the sun and his exposure to it. You might as well quite tennis and anything else outside until they come up with a protective bubble that you can live in...
...oh wait you already do live in one.
My prediction is that you will get skin cancer or some other illness before 90% of the people here because you try to over protect your body from things you think are bad for you. What acutally ends up happening is that you weaken your body's natural defenses to these things and are worse off for it.
What doen't kill you makes you stronger.
my plan is that your very wrong. the sun is very powerful, and damaging to the skin over time. tennis players need to take as much precaution as they can. im just ahead of the curve, and ahead of your time. in 20 years everyone will be doing what im doing. dont let your anger get the best of your spelling
HappyAndFriendlyAlways
Banned
correct, but i cut my long pants as home made capris and pull my socks up
HappyAndFriendlyAlways
Banned
i do have some under armour socks that come up to the knee, and i wear those sometimes
Ignorant Genius
Banned
If you get those, PLEASE post pics of yourself wearing them on court during a match.
BullDogTennis
Hall of Fame
are you albino? that would explain alot of things...
BullDogTennis
Hall of Fame
maybe he just likes to look like a clown on the tennis court?
tarheels2323
Semi-Pro
First of all, this behavior is NOT OCD. OCD is marked by an overwhelming obsession (a pervasive thought) coupled with a series of behaviors (compulsions) relating to the obsession. A diagnosis for OCD must involve a significant impairment in the individual's daily life relating to the obsessions or compulsions. The difference between OCD and the poster's behavior relating to his concerns about sun damage is that individuals with OCD recognize the absurdity of their obsessions and compulsions but have no control over them. In this case, the OP has some measure of control in that he could choose to use sunscreen in place of full body protection.
I'm not saying that the OP is incorrect in his belief that overexposure to the sun can cause skin damage over time. However, we must take into account the degree to which he avoids the sun. This overwhelming, pervasive desire to avoid any sun exposure over 15 minutes per day coupled with the fact that high SPF sunscreen has been proven to prevent skin damage does qualify as abnormal behavior. However, abnormal is where it stops; it cannot be categorized as a psychological disorder.
Anyway, that being my take on the topic... I admire the OP's desire to remain healthy and live as long as possible, but like anything, it must be done in moderation or it becomes unhealthy.
To the OP... without an interview, I can't and won't make any assumptions about you or the life you lead. That being said, your behavior to ensure the health of your body may lead to the disintegration of the health of your mind. As a small step, start wearing sunscreen (as high SPF as you would like) instead of dressing like a traditional Muslim woman when outside and recognize that the human body has evolved over millions of years and developed defenses against environmental hazards like the sun.
I'm not saying that the OP is incorrect in his belief that overexposure to the sun can cause skin damage over time. However, we must take into account the degree to which he avoids the sun. This overwhelming, pervasive desire to avoid any sun exposure over 15 minutes per day coupled with the fact that high SPF sunscreen has been proven to prevent skin damage does qualify as abnormal behavior. However, abnormal is where it stops; it cannot be categorized as a psychological disorder.
Anyway, that being my take on the topic... I admire the OP's desire to remain healthy and live as long as possible, but like anything, it must be done in moderation or it becomes unhealthy.
To the OP... without an interview, I can't and won't make any assumptions about you or the life you lead. That being said, your behavior to ensure the health of your body may lead to the disintegration of the health of your mind. As a small step, start wearing sunscreen (as high SPF as you would like) instead of dressing like a traditional Muslim woman when outside and recognize that the human body has evolved over millions of years and developed defenses against environmental hazards like the sun.
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randomname
Professional
Let me know what you think. I want to purchase these to protect my hands from sun damage, and dont want toxic sunblock on my hands that will eventually sweat off.
your a very strange person.... go to any dermatologist, they will all tell you that plenty of high spf sunblock will do just fine, and there is plenty of sweat resistant sun screen
Blade0324
Hall of Fame
The OP is actually doing himself a great disservice. No one really will take him seriously with that get up. Also he mentioned to me that in 20 years everyone will be doing what he is. To that I have to say never. I would rather die from skin cancer than have to wear this crap on the courts. At least I would die happy.
Let me know what you think. I want to purchase these to protect my hands from sun damage, and dont want toxic sunblock on my hands that will eventually sweat off.
I think you should try playing tennis in ONLY those mitts, and wearing nothing else. That will help balance out the fact that your hands have achieved much more sun exposure over your lifetime than any other part of your body. After all, balance is very important. Plus, the tan lines will be sweet.
Incidentally, what are you using to protect your face?
Dark_Angel85
Semi-Pro
The sun/weather/environment is something a tennis player will definitely have to be able to endure, not evade.
I don't mean "Go out and burn your butt off in the sun all afternoon"
But just put some regular sunblock (if you have sensitive skin, pharmacies have a lot of different PH leveled sunblock to help you) and go hit it out in the courts.
Really.
I don't mean "Go out and burn your butt off in the sun all afternoon"
But just put some regular sunblock (if you have sensitive skin, pharmacies have a lot of different PH leveled sunblock to help you) and go hit it out in the courts.
Really.
