CrossFit Hand Care: RIPT vs RipFix — Which One Works?
RipFix and RIPT Skin Systems both target CrossFit athletes dealing with torn hands. If you've ever ripped mid-WOD and frantically Googled "how to fix hand rips," you've probably seen both brands. But they take very different approaches to the same problem.
Here's a straightforward comparison to help you pick the right one.
What RipFix Offers
RipFix is primarily known for its healing balm — a single product designed to speed up recovery from hand rips and tears. It uses a blend of natural ingredients (beeswax, essential oils, botanical extracts) to create a protective layer over damaged skin.
RipFix does one thing: it treats rips after they happen.
What RIPT Offers
RIPT Skin Systems takes a 3-phase approach to hand care:
- Phase 1 — GRINDSTONE: A fine-grit pumice stone for callus management. Use 2–3x weekly on dry hands to keep calluses thin and smooth so they don't catch and tear.
- Phase 2 — QUICK FIX: A beeswax-based healing balm for fresh rips, tears, blisters, and cracks. Seals wounds and accelerates healing — most athletes are back in 2–3 days.
- Phase 3 — DAILY DOSE: A daily skin conditioner with shea butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E. Builds resilient, pliable skin that resists tearing.
RIPT doesn't just fix rips — it prevents them from happening in the first place.
The Fundamental Difference
RipFix is reactive. You rip, you apply it, you wait.
RIPT is proactive and reactive. You manage calluses before they become a problem, you heal damage when it happens, and you maintain skin daily to prevent future tears.
For athletes who rip occasionally, a healing balm might be enough. For athletes who train 5+ days a week and are tired of the rip-heal-rip cycle, a complete system makes more sense.
Ingredients
Both brands use natural ingredients — no petroleum, no parabens, no synthetic chemicals.
- RipFix: Beeswax, essential oils, botanical extracts
- RIPT: Beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, tea tree oil, lavender oil, vitamin E, natural pumice
RIPT's ingredient list is transparent and consistent across all three products.
Value
RipFix sells its healing balm as a standalone product. If you want callus management or daily maintenance, you need to source those separately.
The RIPT Hand Care Kit includes all three phases — GRINDSTONE, QUICK FIX, and DAILY DOSE — for $27. That's a complete hand care system for less than most single-product alternatives.
Who Should Choose What
Choose RipFix if:
- You only rip a few times a year
- You just want a healing balm and nothing else
- You already have your own callus management routine
Choose RIPT if:
- You're tired of the constant rip-heal-rip cycle
- You want prevention, not just treatment
- You train high-volume and need a system that keeps up
- You want better value — three products in one kit
The Bottom Line
RipFix is a solid healing balm. But if healing is all you're doing, you're always playing catch-up. RIPT Skin Systems gives you the tools to break the cycle — manage calluses, heal damage fast, and build skin that doesn't tear in the first place.
The RIPT Hand Care Kit — condition, repair, maintain — everything you need for $27. 100% natural. Made in Canada.