Skinning my middle knuckles on the DEB

[Roc Stone]

Hey Guy's.

How we swingn?

I'm finding that I'm skinning my middle knuckles a lot when I use my DEB. Does that happen to anyone else?

I could use mitts, but i prefer to try and keep fists as natural as possible, by that I mean that mitts tend to give you a larger surface contact than you naturally have and this is what I'd like to try and avoid.

I was wondering if anyone new a wrap technique that focuses on the mid knuckle region?

Knuckle! What a dang word, I've had a dang typo every dang time I've had to dang used it.

[1dog2dog]

Why not wear some "form fitting" leather gloves? I sometimes use leather weight lifting/workout gloves when hitting the speed bag and/or the DEB, and I think that they would well accomplish what you are looking for- they cover the knuckles that contact the bag and get "skinned," and they don't add much "surface area" to your natural fist. You might have to look around a bit to find some that suit your needs the best, but the upside is that they can be had for relatively inexpensive prices. Best of luck.


*Just noticed that I've officially been registered since LAST June, and this is my first post......dang, I'm quite the lurker...

[Roc Stone]

......dang, I'm quite the lurker...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

That's ok. ;)

I'm sure we've all been there. :cool:

Thanks for the tip.

[dbkman]

really there is no point not to use gloves when you use any punching bag. it will only cause you to lose training time from injured hands.

what I use is one of those cheap everlast cover gloves that are only there to protect your skin so you can continue hitting.

they work well for me.