Broken fingernails

[extravert]

I seem to suffer from soft and weak fingernails. Despite keeping my nails short, I seem to end up breaking a nail every time I get on a boat. Perhaps some of our posters with a more feminine side (jimi?) could suggest what I could do to prevent these uncomfortable breakages.

I tried dipping my finger tips in epoxy once, but just ended up with a winch handle and a shackle spanner glued to myself.

<hr width=100% size=1>One day, I want to be a real sailor. In the mean time I'll just keep tri-ing.

 

[StugeronSteve]

It's through wearing too many gloves you big nancy. Try the epoxy again but give it longer to dry. Add a couple of ml of isocyanate to the stuff and it will harden up a treat. Or maybe try scratching a viagra tablet.

<hr width=100% size=1>Semper Bufo

 

[jimi]

Given up all that poofy nonsense,mate, dont get you anywhere .. Lancastrians just try to shaft you, much better just going in and ripping their throats out!

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[dralex]

Get a thing called a French Manicure with stuck on nails! i think they cost a fair bit, therefore you'd be so scared of breaking a nail you'd take extra care. The alternative is to wear a big pair mittens or boxing gloves.

<hr width=100% size=1>Life's too short- do it now.

 

[boatless]

"I tried dipping my finger tips in epoxy once, but just ended up with a winch handle and a shackle spanner glued to myself."

That's a brilliant idea. Having lost my first ever winch handle over the side during the RTI, in future I'm going to glue it to my hand for the weekend.

If I go for a plastic one, should I get blue to match my non-oilie jacket, or red in case I ever wear my lifejacket?


<hr width=100% size=1>my opinion is complete rubbish, probably.

 

[jimi]

Better aff epoxying your hat tae yer heid!

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