Retired the Boogie Bug Pad :(

[Sin_Chase]

Well, had to give up using my Boogie today, my skin just does not agree with it. Thought it was just perhaps a short lived reaction to the surface that would subside with time but unfortunately not.

Skin just flares up when I use it with small water blisters. At first I thought it was an allergic reaction but seeing as I am not allergic to anything it seems as if it's just the texture. The large nature of the surface means parts of my hands rub on it that normally would not with mouse/keyboard usage.

Mainly affects my mouse hand but even the small movements against it on the lower part of my typing hand causes a reaction.

Shame as it's an excellent pad otherwise

Anyone else get a reaction? One person made mention of something similar on the product page review but Googling about reveals nothing else.

 

[Attu90]

Ive been using one for 3 years and not had a problem at all, its a shame your havign a problem with it because like you said they are excellent pads.

 

[freddie64]

Not had a problem myself after about 2 years use.

Have you tried cleaning it? (Cool wash in washing machine.) Could just be something the top layer has been treated with.

 

[weyland yutani]

Was wondering is this pad made of a material that allows it to be cut down to size without the edges fraying and ruining it?

 

[Thekwango]

Was wondering is this pad made of a material that allows it to be cut down to size without the edges fraying and ruining it?

i've seen a lot of people in numerous threads on here saying that they have successfully chopped them down without any problems. if i needed to cut mine i would without hesitiation, any signs of fraying and i'd simply try and use a very hot knife/flat edge and try reseal any frayed ends.

Have you tried cleaning it? (Cool wash in washing machine.) Could just be something the top layer has been treated with.

i'd give that a try first mate before ditching the mat altogether, although maybe you've already given it a go?

 

[foster grant]

I've been using mine for a couple of weeks with no issues .

 

[BrianB]

Steelpad 4S user here, I'm weird and don't like texture of fabrics. Metal is smooth and feels good on my hands, no allergies here.

 

[d_brennen]

i've seen a lot of people in numerous threads on here saying that they have successfully chopped them down without any problems. if i needed to cut mine i would without hesitiation, any signs of fraying and i'd simply try and use a very hot knife/flat edge and try reseal any frayed ends.



i'd give that a try first mate before ditching the mat altogether, although maybe you've already given it a go?

Maybe OP should ditch the girl hands/arms and get some man spec appendages

I jest, my Mrs has reactions to some types of food (bowel and skin) and it ain't a nice thing to live with. Try the cool wash if ya going to chuck it anyway. Mine began peeling at the edges right away, so I reckon if I washed it in the machine it would fall to bits!

 

[SubPrimePrePar]

BOOGIE PAD GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[panyan]

I didnt like my boogie bug either, it wasnt a skin reaction, but the thing did keep pulling the hairs off my arm - it was so annoying i rolled it up the same evening and have never used it again

 

[Thekwango]

I didnt like my boogie bug either, it wasnt a skin reaction, but the thing did keep pulling the hairs off my arm - it was so annoying i rolled it up the same evening and have never used it again

kept pulling the hairs of your arms?? my arms are hairy as a chimps and i've never had that problem. sure you didn't spill summat on it??

 

[Stoner81]

No issues with it here, I love mine to bits though it could do with a wash.

Stoner81.

 

[Admetos]

I have a Boogie Bug along with a Roccat SOTA mouse mat (that sits on top of the boogie). The boogie bug cushions the desk for keyboard / general working, however the Roccat SOTA mouse mat is far superior for mouse tracking compared to the Boogie.

You could try using another mat on top of the boogie and this would protect your skin.

 

[Mei]

You could try using another mat on top of the boogie and this would protect your skin.

ye or wearing long gloves

 

[TwsT]

Need ot wash both of my boogie bugs such great mouse mats does it actually work washing them?

 

[Efour]

i need a new one 1 Mines fraying and pulling apart along the front edge

 

[olivier renault]

PureTrack Talent?

 

[olivier renault]

I have a Boogie Bug along with a Roccat SOTA mouse mat (that sits on top of the boogie). The boogie bug cushions the desk for keyboard / general working, however the Roccat SOTA mouse mat is far superior for mouse tracking compared to the Boogie.

You could try using another mat on top of the boogie and this would protect your skin.

My Sota has developped a bulge (naughty). I might try that and put the boogie underneath. The Boogie surface is more 'tacky', the Sota is more teflon-like and glidy. Never found a cloth pad that was really slick.

 

[setter]

Need ot wash both of my boogie bugs such great mouse mats does it actually work washing them?

I wash mine in luke warm water with just a tiny drop of washing powder/liquid. Brings it up a treat.