Is there a silks (and possibly other apparatus) friendly sunscreen?

Arcsis started this discussion · 5/5/2016

I recently found out about Epic Nerd Camp (http://www.epicnerdcamp.com/), a special grown-up geeky summer camp. It's 4 day of nerdy fun set at an existing summer camp WITH A MASSIVE CIRCUS DEPARTMENT. (And rock climbing walls!) It's a weird feeling to need to pack my dungeons & dragons books with my aerial & climbing gear! I'm barely containing my excitement with the confluence of so many of my hobbies!! Since I'll be in & out of the sun all day with my various activities, I'm looking for a sunscreen that I can apply before my circus activity block & not be wicked greasy & slippery. I don't know my schedule yet, but the base itinerary doesn't seem like I'll have time to shower between activities. Any products you guys like to use for outside aerial stuff?

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Elyse Hauke · 5/5/2016
This place sounds amazing!!!!! I would think that a waterproof spray on sunblock would be the best way to go. Anytime I have ever used a spray on I couldn't tell I had anything on my skin; no slip, no grease, sweat proof and it dries pretty much on contact. While I can't say that I have used it for outdoor aerial stuff, given my experience with it, its the only recommendation I have.
Veena · 5/6/2016
I haven't tried the spray stuff for aerial or pole, guessing it would work for anything silks related but become slick on poles or other metal/powder coated finishes. So that's a good idea! I haven't found anything, so I try to limit my time in the sun while poling, hooping what have you or place my apparatus in the shade.