Bag balm and the boys

Could you supply more details?

I think Daniel said it stays on pretty well in his chamois cream roundup. Honestly, I think most of us are pretty busy in T1 and not paying attention to anyone else. On the other hand, spectators with cameras could capture you for posterior-ty.

Didn't you mean to say "No pictures or it didn't happen"

Bag balm holds up just fine through an IM. It is all I use on long rides and races.  It is messy but gets the job done.  If I am just going out for 1:30 or less, I will just use chamois creme.  

Just don't leave the lid off of it...for some reason dogs love to eat it *GROSS*  Had two different dogs dive head first into a can!

Having diaper clad children has its benefits I have used triple action diaper paste, it is odorless and waterproof.  It isn’t however cheap, I am sure you could slather on the desitin if you didn’t mind the minty scent.

Yes this works very very well!

Well at least from the other side of the street.

I used bag balm on my son when he was in diapers.  It did seem to hang in there pretty well but I don't know how full immersion in a swim would go.

magic - 2013-04-10 11:08 PM

hessma - 2013-04-10 6:19 AM OK, I read many threads about this, but I dont seem to have a problem and certainly have not smeared cream on myself for a ride.  Am i doing something wrong? Am I lucky? Is it a statement of my manh....well, nevermind.

I've done many 100 mile bikes with no "balm" then one faithful day I got a saddle sore in the chamois region. Having a Doc inspect and pop said saddle sore was not a highlight in list of activities in that area to say the least. Took about a year for the lingering pain to go away. During that time I tried many products, Bag Balm stood above them all and I've not had a repeat visit to the Doc.

Wow, I didnt realize this was as big an issue as it is.  I will be thankful its not an issue for me and hope it never is one!

Funny you mention this. I have two dogs and they love this stuff!

http://www.active.com/cycling/Articles/Ask_Dr__Burke__Saddle_sores_require_TLC

Any reason I should switch from my Assos to this stuff?

Absolutely no issues with balm bag for IM (did that with wetsuit) and HIM without a wetsuit---just applied pre-race and forgot about it.

Don't have cats/dogs BUT will warn to leave the can "upright" if in the car on a warm/hot day as it melts....yeah I learned that after just throwing it in the car before a ride---had to put it back upright and leave it there for a couple more hours to settle back into the bottom of the can.............................