Hand Fan – “The Secret Weapon for Cool Climbs”
What is it?
The hand fan is a simple but powerful tool every climber should keep in their kit. At Bould Move, we stock compact, electric hand fans designed to keep skin dry and cool, to directly improve your performance on slopers and small holds.
Purpose
In bouldering, skin and friction can be more important that strength. A hand fan helps reduce sweat, humidity, and cools for better skin quality. For Sunshine Coast climbers training in a warm, humid environment, it’s a game-changer for performance and skin maintenance.
Why I Chose It
We chose to stock the hand fan at Bould Move because it’s affordable, practical, and immediately useful. A fan works instantly, particularly for those projecting boulders with slopers or small edges.
HowWe Use It for Training/Improving
During sessions, we use the fan:
- Between attempts: to cool my hands and prevent sweaty, soft tips.
Practical tip: 15–30 seconds of fanning per hand is enough to feel the difference, but the longer the better.
Other Things You Can Do to Enhance the Fan’s Benefits
- Combine with liquid chalk for maximum sweat control.
- Use alongside after session skin care (balm and filing) to preserve skin quality and heal even skin quickly.
- Pair with structured rest intervals (2–4 minutes between hard attempts) to keep sessions high quality and skin quality consistent.
Summary – 3 Actionable Takeaways
- Keep one in your climbing bag – a hand fan is lightweight, affordable, and instantly useful for every climber.
- Use it between climbs – 15–30+ seconds of cooling Makes a BIG difference on slopers and small edges.
- Pair it with smart recovery – use it with skin care and rest intervals to extend your session and reduce the risk of skin holding you back.
