BUILT FOR THE COURSE. TESTED ON EVERY OBSTACLE.
OCR obstacles don't care about your calluses. Rope climbs, monkey bars, cargo nets, and wet terrain destroy unprotected hands fast — and once you rip mid-race, every obstacle after it gets harder. RipGuards go on before you start, grip through mud, water, and sweat, and protect your palms through the entire course.
THE ONLY HAND PROTECTION FOR OCR THAT STAYS ON THROUGH THE WHOLE COURSE
WHY CHOOSE RIPGUARDS?
protect your hands
Prevents rips, tears, and friction damage on every rope, bar, and obstacle surface
SECOND SKIN feeling
Thin enough that you never lose your grip. Tough enough to hold through a full course
WATER & SWEAT RESISTANT
Mud, water, and sweat won't break the adhesive. Apply before the race and forget about it
BUILT FOR RACE DAY
Goes on in seconds before your warmup. Stays on through every obstacle until you cross the finish line
Single-use & self-adhesive
No gloves to lose, no tape to rewrap mid-race. Peel, apply, and go
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HAND PROTECTION BUILT FOR EVERY OBSTACLE
YOUR HANDS TAKE A BEATING ON EVERY COURSE. PROTECT THEM.
Obstacle course racing puts your hands through more variety in two hours than most athletes see in a week. Rope climbs, monkey bars, hanging obstacles, and wet terrain all add up fast. Traditional gloves slip. Taping from scratch falls apart in water. RipGuards go on before the race, stick through everything the course throws at you, and come off clean at the finish line.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM RIPGUARDS ON THE COURSE
BUILT FOR EVERY SURFACE
Bars, ropes, cargo nets, walls — RipGuards hold on every grip surface an OCR course can throw at you. One product. Full course coverage.
MADE TO MOVE WITH YOU
The same kinesiology-type material used in sports medicine tape. Flexible enough to move with your hand through crawls, climbs, and carries without bunching, rolling, or peeling.
TOUGH ENOUGH FOR RACE DAY
These are built for competition conditions. Mud, water, rain, and friction won't break the adhesive. Apply before your warmup and they last the full race.
HYPOALLERGENIC & SANITARY
Latex-free, vegan, and single-use. No odors, no bacteria, and nothing to clean after the race. Peel them off at the finish line and you're done.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. The adhesive is water and sweat-resistant. Apply to clean, dry skin before your warmup and they hold through wet terrain, full submersion obstacles, and anything else on the course.
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Before. Apply to clean, dry hands before your warmup and let them bond for a few minutes before the start. Do not apply over wet or muddy skin.
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They work on any high-friction grip surface - bars, ropes, cargo nets, and walls. The full palm strip gives you the best coverage for a complete race.
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Most athletes apply one pair before the race and carry a spare for longer courses. The multi-roll bundle gives you enough for multiple events and regular training leading up to race day.
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Yes. Most OCR athletes use them in training on any grip-heavy day — pull-ups, rope climbs, rig work. The more familiar your hands are with the product before race day, the better.
