No way am I going to put pink pool noodles on my vice!  I can just imagine the comments.

Hasn't been much of a problem for me - maybe two blood blister bites a few years ago.  Pain teaches you not to go there again. Just be aware the vice handle is out to getcha.

Since I often turn the handle with my knee, keeping it in the middle is usually not an option.

As we are covering vises again; folks may want to review the "vise spacers" thread(s) on how to keep from racking your vise in use.