The simplest way to deal with this is to make sure that you have a barrier between your skin and the rubber. Often, wearing a pair of light leather gloves is all you need to do to protect yourself. If this is not acceptable to you, there are pro shops that will rewrap the grips on golf clubs and sports racquets with a non rubber material. I spoke to a manufacturer of swimming accessories and was promised information regarding rubber content of their products, but it hasn't yet arrived. I will try to get this in time for the next issue.
Some people are never satisfied, it seems.
Canadian Latex Allergy Association 96 Cavan St., Port Hope, Ont. Brooke Claxton Bldg. On paper, progress has been made, but for the poor guy who has to live with the problem, life is pretty much the same. For example, the publication of Information Letter No. 814 is a positive step in the process of dealing with latex allergy. However, like the longer rope in the cartoon, it doesn't go far enough to mean real change.