Split fingers?

[xtrema312]

Or should I say cracked.  Anyone have problems with deep cracks in your first joint of your string fingers?  This is my first year of really serious trad shooting in a long time.  I have had my share of cracks mostly on the bottom of my index finger shooting split finger.  This fall I have been having a lot of deep cracks in the joint or very near the joint mostly in my ring finger, but also some in my index finger.  I am not sure if it is the cold, build up of tough skin, time for a new tab. dry skin or some combo.  Feels like bad paper cuts.  Not ideal for hunting season to have them popping up.  I am managing if I don't shoot a lot, but as soon as I get into multiple days of heavy practice I get one.  Any ideas what the cause is and how to prevent them or is this fairly common?

[JRY309]

No but my buddy used to get some cracks in his hand,he went to a doctor and the doctor gave him some steriod cream that helped heal them.I shoot split and I like to use a deep hook,relaxes the back of your hand and I get a cleaner release.Go see your doctor and get his opinion.

[onewhohasfun]

Super glue works for me.

[Steelhead]

I recommend a deep hook as well.A multi layered tab should help you as well.or just a thicker tab 2 or 3 layers thick.Condition your hands in the meantime and some vitamin E oil on the cracks should help with healing.

[lpcjon2]

Go and buy Utter Cream it's the best hand cream I have ever used it will heal the cracks you get from the cold and keep your skin soft and flexible.