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itac2
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Ok the other night I went to a pole jam with some friends who also have gotten samples of itac2, I get there and the pole is already warmed up, i grab it and its really grippy, she has a chrome 50mm x-sport. I asked how the pole was so grippy and she said she put the itac2 on the pole. It allowed us all to take turns on it without having to wipe it down first. at least for 30 minutes, then it kinda wore off. im not sure how long they were on it before I got there. when I tried to put more (#2) directly on my hands after it wore off on the pole I ran into the same problem I did when I tried it the first time.
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I just ordered some level 3 and I had an idea, what if it also came in chapstick-like containers? wouldnt that be cool if it could fit in your purse for when you find stop signs or if your a dancer at work? i sent the suggestion to them but what do u guys think
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I have not used any other products, I have Tac 2, level 2 and 4. I did not like it at all. It makes a mess of the Pole and I had to steam it off. I could not grip well with level 2 and level 4 was as Meleania said it was like hydrolicking down the pole. Help, I did as the directions called for but it just did not work for me. Any suggestion on other products?
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I used Itac2 level 4 and thought it was great. The girls in my class complained that the grip was too tight and it was hard for them to spin but they could always go down to the lower levels for that. It is waxy of course but we put wax on our poles (at least when it is cold) to help the grip. I did not experience any of the slickness that I am reading about. I really love it!
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Fireside, do you by any chance use a brass pole? I find the itac2 to be amazing on the xpole but horrible on brass poles.
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To Moonflower, I have a chrome finish 50mm. Yesterday I heated up the room and that seemed to do the trick (no pun intended) for me. This is a wonderful site and all the members are so supportive. Learning as I go.https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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it works perfectly on stainless steel for me but not so much chrome
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Hey, Guys! After years of slipping, I finally tried this one and it is my fav! You can put it on your pole, on your andds, or all over! The slipping thing I hear some talk about may be because you do need to take a minute and rub it in. You will feel it get real warm. Then it is ready. You will see me rubbing my hands all the time in my videos. This is what I am doing. I feel you can reactivate it a few times by doing this too! Same thing when it goes on the pole. Rub it in till you hear that friction noise. Do not ever just put a grip aid on without testing it first before you do a move. They all need to be rubbed in a little.
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@luvlee – What level iTac do you recommend?
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i am the only person out of my group of "pole friends" that has very dry hands. I have found that if I use ITAC2 on my hands~i CAN NOT spin!!! at all!!!! but it works great as a grip aid for my body. I typically only have to use it when i work on new tricks. The feedback I have heard from my own circle of friends is that if you have really sweaty hands~one of the anti-perspirent products like Mighty Grip or Tite Grip work much better, but if you are not "sticking" to the pole when trying different inversions/static poses etc ITAC2 is amazing!!!!!!!
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I LOVE iTac. It's my favorite grip out of all of them. Especially working on new inverted/tough moves to be sure I have a good grip. Never liked Dry Hands much but got it to work well for me for spins not too long ago. Mighty Grip I couldn't get off my hands fast enough lol.
I use iTac level 2 for when I don't want insane amounts of grip and retain the ability to spin around the pole, and level 4 for practicing my twisted grip and sometimes pat the pole down on slippery days with it for cartwheel mount practice.
I noticed the grips don't seem to work as well on the titanium gold poles (in my experience so far), but I seem to be able to retain a decent grip on one of those without any aid.
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@Muffin85 – what level of iTac2 have you tried? Perhaps for your hands you may be better suited for level 1 and continue using a stronger level for your body which seems to work well for you.
Let me know if you haven't experimented with level 1 and I'll send you a sample.Thanks everyone else for your feedback – Keep on Poling!!
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@ peter: i have only tried level 2. Don't get me wrong, i ABSOLUTELY ADORE it for my inner thighs, calves, bicep etc. but i just happen to have exceptionally dry hands and have found that any type of grip aid for my hands just isn't neccessary/helpful. I do think ITAC2 is an amazing product and will def continue to use it on the rest of my body =)
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@bluegirl: I use level 2. You kinda have to play with it, get samples, and see what works best for you! : )
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Peter is sending me samples of 2/3/4 so I can try them out and see what works best for me. So excited! I normally use mighty grip, but my hands are usually sweaty, so I spend a lot of time wiping my hands and reapplying. Hoping itac will be the product that enables me to go from trick to trick!
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Hey Ladies who used iTac2 – I got a Level 3 sample from Peter. I used it on Brass pole last night. It was weird…my hands feel REALLY sticky (too sticky?), but apparently I sweat through it (I even left sweat AND sweat print all over the pole) I end up using Mighty Grip on top of the iTac2…still didn't work….I had to wipe my hand after every move.
Is it because of the level I'm using (is level 2 really better for hands?) or the material of the pole or I just sweat too much?? I heard Tite Grip is a good anit-sweat product. Anyone tried using Tite Grip with iTac2??
I literally slipped off the pole in the middle of my spin…i was down on the hard wood floor https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif This is sooo frustrating!! T_T
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@ Mechie—I've only used level 2, so my ability to comment is limited. From my experience, it feels kind slick and greasy at first. I apply it initially to my hands and then wipe the excess on pole. Once the layer of product is thinned, it becomes more easily activated and becomes tacky/sticky. I do not mind the stickiness, as that is what helps my grip. However, despite feeling sticky, I am still able to spin and do all the moves I want to do easily. The product itself will make finger marks on the pole, so I'm not sure that your actually leaving sweat prints. Trying a different level might help, it seems levels 1 & 2 are supposed to be better for spinning, while higher level ones are for tricks/static holds (from my understanding). Tite grip may also help. I can't remember this member's name off hand, but there is somebody on here that swears by itac2 with tite grip on top.
Below are the different level descriptions from the website. I do not think they have been posted to this thread yet.:
Level 1
Low grip
Better for spins
Perfect for dry handsLevel 2
Low-Medium grip
Secure climbs & holds
Move, spin & slideLevel 3
Medium grip
Great for sweaty handsLevel 4
Maximum grip
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@ Masked Loopy II – Thanks! I just ordered a tube of Tite Grip on Amazon…I'll try to use that before putting iTac2 on. I hope it'll work, I reeeeally want to love iTac2 because it's so sticky…but it just doesn't work if I can sweat over it…sigh.
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I am the one who swears by itac2 with tite grip on top. It is AMAZING! ITac can be a bit slippy by itself but when you add tite grip on top it seems to absorb the sweat. I only apply once every 30 mins or so. Different grips/combos work for different people/climates/grip surfaces, but this is the magic combo for me.
Both iTac and Tite Grip will send free samples, so try it before you buy it. But in my personal opinion it’s the shiz. -
I useI use Tite Grip about half an hour before and then Itac2 level 3. If after a while it becomes slippery I put a little Mighty Grip on top and it's good to go, but that is unusual unless it is very hot weather and I am super sweaty.
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Hi everyone. Thanks for all the feedback on iTac2 Pole Dance Grip. We certainly recommend experimenting and if you don't find that it works for your hands then we hope you like it for your body.
We just uploaded a couple of "How To Apply iTac2 Pole Dance Grip" videos to youtube featuring Alethea Austin and Karol Helms – sorry the audio isn't as loud as it could be. Hopefully this helps you.
Alethea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9aKclSX3fE
Karol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkDuqs5hhdc
Please let us know if you have any questions or comments and don't forget to check us out on facebook @itac2sportsgrip – Thx
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Wow so many varied results. I love this stuff I only use a bit because too much glues me to the pole lol I say to those it's not working for definitely try other levels as well as different amounts before giving up and try wiping the pole with alcohol before starting but the more I see in class and online, grip aids really depend on the individual and their body chemistry. For example a lot of people love pole physics but it does nothing for me. Itac (level2) as well as rubbing alcohol are the only things that have worked for me so far.
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Thanks for posting the vids Peter! I used itac when I poled outside the other day….it worked great! I find that if I apply just a touch (not too much) to my hands it works best for me. I had great results using it this winter on my "knee pits" When my pole room was cold!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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