hand cramp/pump

Jimbob_no5

Hey all
I just started out in downhill, can ride for ages on normal trails but at bigger tracks eg Fort Bill i can do about 4 runs before i cant feel my hands or wrists.

Is there anything i can do to stop this? realised its dangerous to ride when you can't feel your hands

cheers

jimbob

Anonymous

I think a powerball would help, but to be honest, I'm not sure what has the greatest effect out of
grips,
your grip (deathgrip, or softly softly)
suspension set up
brake/gear lever set up.

Whilst in France, nearly everyone else in our group (on proper DH bikes) was having problems with arm pump, and aching hands, but to my surprise, on my 5/6" travel bike, I was fine.
I have no explanation, apart from the fact I bought a powerball after hurting my wrist, and got addicted to it.

ride_whenever

you need to ride more and strengthen your arms, a powerball is good too.

Jimbob_no5

you mean ride techy/rough terrain more? or more in general?

ride_whenever

techy tough terrain, to really work the arms so they get stronger.