jleigh started this discussion ·
Does anyone use this. I noticed on their website they have different levels and that they suggest level 2 for pole dancing. I'd be using this for advanced level moves on days where I just can't get a good grip. Looking for feedback from those that use this.
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I got a freebie sample at pole convention. I know Karol Helms swears by this stuff. The stuff I got its great of holds, your hands arent going anywhere in this stuff. I was also using it on brass so that might not of helped either.
Charley ·
I tried it when Karol was here - I was still slippery with it (I was also wearin like 10 other grip aids) - I am going to buy level 3 personally. Karol uses level 2. You get a lot of product for your buck too.
Charley ·
Karol alsohad the mighty grip gloves and let us all try them - those were awesome too!
EvaRut ·
Heres stuff that I read on Karol Helms facebook 😛 Peter (guy that sells itac) says: "It seems that most people like the level 2 but depending oh how much you perspire the level 3 or 4 could be a better choice, i.e. you may need to experiment a little. If you want to order the level 2 to start I will include a level 4 sample too. I've been told a few times that the level 2 is best for hands and the level 4 works best for the legs." Karol Says: "it only takes a tiny bit rubbed on the hands.. I use the level 2 and think its a perfect amount of tack. I rub it on my hands, then use my hands and rub them between my thighs, backs of knees, insideof the arms, and on the hips. remember, a lil goes a long way..!!" And then I read that many pole dancers also use itac 4. So seems like you just have to figure out wich level works best for yourself. So I just ordered both itac2 and itac4. Hope its good stuff 🙂 By the way I have never tried any of those grip aids.
I used Karols Itac2 last week-end and liked it. The 2 seemed to be a good level for me but I don't sweat. or should say very very rarely sweat. I also liked the gloves and might get some of them as well. I think sissybuns (house of pole) has both now.
JenLFG ·
i have used the itac2 & i liked it a lot! i only use a grip aid when i use spinny mode 😀 & i could use 1 application for about 40 mins on spin! that is a long time compared to my experience with might grip. i also felt it was easier to clean off your pole in comparison to MG when cleaning with windex. my hands are usually not sweaty & i feel that the MG would work best with sweatier hands since it is a powder... the iTac2 is a "wax" (i guess thats what you wound call it) & it worked really well on my dry hands 🥂 i had gotten a sample size from iTac2's facebook a few months back, i'm not sure if they still have the offer up but if you might try contacting them for a sample before you spend the $$ since things work differently with each persons body 😉 ETA: i have a stainless steel pole
I used Karols Itac2 last week-end and liked it. The 2 seemed to be a good level for me but I don't sweat. or should say very very rarely sweat. I also liked the gloves and might get some of them as well. I think sissybuns (house of pole) has both now. I'm selling level 2 right now but I'm going to be adding level 3 and 4 as well. I persoanlly only have lvl 2 which works great for me but I'm not a big hand sweater. I am, however, a big body sweater but haven't had the chance to smeer the stuff all over my body yet though LOL. But I plan to! http://www.houseofpole.net
REDKE71 ·
Contact peter for a couple samples of each level before you buy...!! They have really great customer service.. Tell them Karol Helms sent ya..!! 🥂
REDKE71 ·
ooops, thier site is http://www.poledancegrip.com
Charley ·
***is off to beg for itac samples***
***is off to beg for itac samples*** beat you to it 🙂
im getting a bunch for my Battle event. They are gonna be in the judges goody bags and ill put some in the winning studios' prize pack.
jleigh ·
Went ahead and placed an order from a place in the UK. Actually cost less even with shipping than the other 2 websites mentioned. Can't wait to try it out.
Hmm. I might have to try this--I have ridiculously sweaty hands, though, so I'm thinking I should maybe go for the level 3 or 4. I have the Mighty Grip gloves, and though they are helpful, my fingers sweat so much that I have to wear something under the gloves as well, or I can't climb the pole because my fingers slip. The longest lasting grip aid I've found so far is liquid chalk, and I can't slide down or spin in that. I've tried rubbing alcohol, Prince, No Sweat, Dry Hands, Grrip, prescription strength anti-perspirant, and probably some others that I'm forgetting, and I sweat through all of them in about a minute. It doesn't help that it's so damn hot here right now, either. Even with the air conditioner running full blast, I'm dripping like a pig (lovely imagery I know,) ten minutes into any workout. How long does this stuff last on really sweaty people? Charley, let me know if it stays on you for a while--I remember you mentioning before that you sweat a lot too. I'm curious how it does with really, really sweaty people. I'm tired of sliding all over the place while I'm trying to transition into other moves on the pole. 😈
Charley ·
Hey HC, I am still swearing by Tite Grip. I know you said anti perspirants haven't worked for you, but have you tried putting them on a couple of hours before you pole? I noticed that my hands were really dry a few hours after class. So try using the anti perspirant earlier in the day. It seems to work for me much better. If I don't use it I am a sweaty mess. Also mixing dry hands and tite grip has been good for me too. I will tell ou what I think of Itac when I get it.
That's a good idea--I hadn't thought about putting grip aid on a few hours before I pole. I always just slap it on while I'm warming up, wait for it to dry, then start poling. I'll try that tomorrow or Friday, whenever I have the time to practice again, and see if that helps. I forgot you use Tite Grip--that's probably one of the few I actually haven't tried. Also, I checked out the Itac website and just took the plunge and ordered some since the price was decent, especially since it looks like you get a lot of product. I'm curious to know how it'll work on us, since it sounds like you're just as sweaty as I am. If it doesn't work, and putting on anti-perspirant a couple of hours before poling doesn't either, I think I'll check out Tite Grip since you like it so much. Can't hurt to try it.
Charley ·
LOL! HC - I had a case in my pole room and just ordered another. I love Tite Grip especially now that I figured out how to use it (2-3 hours before pole.) I am not nearly as frustrated as I was. I'm still waiting on my samples. I tried Grrrrip at the end of a pole jam - I want to try it again to see how it works for us, so I'll let you know after Midwest pole jam...are you ming? I thought you were midwest-ish.
LMAO! An entire case? Jeez, woman. Of course, if I ever settle on a grip aid that I love I'm pretty sure I will be buying it in bulk. I wish I could make the pole jam, but I'm in Washington. The nearest studio is a three hour drive each way, and so far I haven't heard of anyone closer who poles, and no pole jams near me as far as I know. I'm so lonely. 😂 Grrrip is okish for me. It's better than Dry hands, which takes about two spins befire it's like I just never put it on, but it still doesn't last through a whole average length song. I'm curious now how it will work if I use it the way you use Tite Grip.
I put some on my thighs the other day. My thighs sweat like mad and it part of the reason my CAR is not awesome. HOLY COW I was not going anywhere wearing that. The girls I dance w/saw my face and they said it was just priceless. Kinda looked like this - 😮
😂 Lulu's in her CAR, bouncing one foot up and down in the air just waiting--ok, I'm sliding, I'm sliding--wait, what the crap?! Surprisingly enough, I don't have an issues with my legs not sticking. The only time I slide a little bit in leg holds is if it's on purpose, or my head is up my butt and I haven't squeezed my thigh muscles tightly enough. It's shocking, really, considering how much my hands and my arm pits sweat. (Again, lovely imagery I know.) The problem is climbing the pole or even just pulling myself up from the ground to get into those positions--it doesn't matter if my legs grip well when I'm sliding all over the place. I sort of think someone in the universe is mocking me--sure you can grip just fine with your legs, but let's see you get up there, heh heh heh.
REDKE71 ·
HC, you should definately try tite grip, it tends to be a bit better for the overly sweaty hands.. like charley said, put it on an hour or two before.. i like using my itac2 on my hands, then i wipe my hands in between the thighs, inside arms, backs of knees, uppper hips, ect.. i have sweaty hands too.. just remember.. a VERY LITTLE of the ITAC2 goes a loooong way!! 😀
just remember.. a VERY LITTLE of the ITAC2 goes a loooong way!! 😀 yep, totally learned that the wrong way! 😂
I've used up my 'extra things HC really really wants' budget for this paycheck so no more grip aids for me at this moment, but in another week and a half when I get my next paycheck I'll pick up some Tite Grip and see how I get along with it. Just out of curiosity, why the caution about using very little? Does it leave gunk on your pole if you put on too much?
my personal experience is that ive had serious chub rub with my thighs wearing it and its not fun. You only need a little bit b/c it will warm up in your hands. I put some on my hands and put some towards the back of my thighs since thats where I slip the most at.
wooo hooo my sample of the level 4 came today. Can't wait to see if I can finally get a grip on my stainless slippery as a greased pig lil minx!!!! 😬 🤸 🥂
