Chamois cream that doesn't wash off during swim?

Triathlon Forum
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I have always used Docs chamois cream for all my rides and I love it, but it and others I have tried on race day are mostly washes away after the swim

any thoughts?

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Body Glide
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The old reliable – A + D Ointment
.

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bag balm. works wonders.

http://www.bagbalm.com/products

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I’ve never had dznuts wash off from the swim- although all my swims are usually wetsuit which probably changes everything. Although I learned the hard way that dumping cups of ice down your shorts in an attempt to cool off washes it away in a hurry

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Brave Soldier. Used for the past 3 IMs.

http://www.bravesoldier.com/friction-zone.php

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The Skin Sake Athletic formula does not wash off with sweat and water.

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Assos Chamois Creme
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Vaseline
.

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x2. and its cheap :slight_smile:

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If it washes off in the swim, you’re using too much or your wetsuit isn’t working anymore.

No vaseline as I find it can damage the fabric.

Base coat of Body Glide + DZ/Assos/Doc’s works fine for me.

(is your undercarriage due for a shave?)

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Look up Squirt Barrier Balm. It doesn’t take much, and it survived the swim quite well for me in Boulder. They make a great wax based chain lubricant as well.

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Bag Balm or Vaseline definitely wont wash off during the swim, they are also very difficult/impossible to wash out of your shorts. As someone else said, a base layer of body glide or similar (I like squirrel’s nut butter) and then a quality chamois cream and you should be good to go. Apply the chamois cream to the chamois pad in your tri shorts also, not just on the skin.

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No one uses Chamois Butt’r?

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Vaseline

+3. Never had an issue washing it out of my shorts.

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Vaseline gets my vote.
Also before a long bike I put a small clump of Vaseline under the saddle just in-case anything starts to chafe on bike. Not had to use it yet but buys me a little peace of mind. Especially after a salty swim.

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Thanks for the tip on this stuff…I have never heard of it.
have you tried their other products, such as brave shave?

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I have not, probably need to as I really like the friction stuff.

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Chamois Butt’r. I’ve used the ‘women’s’ and regular, they both work great and survive the swim.

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I have always used Assos. Its great!