Grip Aid: Yay or Nay?

Serzi
I've always hated the feel of grip aids and have never personally experienced the benefit I see so many others praising. Often I'll see a video of somebody fully clothed and just rockin' it on the pole and when I ask "How???" they tell me it's all thanks to some grip aid. So...I end up trying it...yet again...and it never works even half as well as my natural grip. Sure af not doing anything while fully clothed, not even a basic spin let alone an invert.
So, tell me, what is the magic w/ grip aids for some people? And, yes, I let it dry all the way before I try. Is it possible it doesn't help me because my palms do not really sweat in the first place? Do I need to build better strength in my grip in general? Wtf sorcery is it w/ these grip aids anyway? Drives me crazy. 🤷🏻♀️🤣
So, tell me, what is the magic w/ grip aids for some people? And, yes, I let it dry all the way before I try. Is it possible it doesn't help me because my palms do not really sweat in the first place? Do I need to build better strength in my grip in general? Wtf sorcery is it w/ these grip aids anyway? Drives me crazy. 🤷🏻♀️🤣
Like Apr 13, 2022

Veena
I only need grip aid when it's cold out or when I perform (cuz the venues are often cold)
It's almost a necessity for those who sweat because they need an antiperspirant. If you're lucky you might never need it. I don't feel it's something everyone should use.
If I'm dancing in clothes and plan on tricks I use my pole wrap for grip.
It's almost a necessity for those who sweat because they need an antiperspirant. If you're lucky you might never need it. I don't feel it's something everyone should use.
If I'm dancing in clothes and plan on tricks I use my pole wrap for grip.
Like Apr 13, 2022

polertamikia8851 

I have tried the home made grip aid, glycerin, water, vodka ( i used rum instead) *maybe using rum is why it doesnt work* but I found it to be slippery?
Like Apr 19, 2022

polertamikia8851 

Hey Veena, I did, I actually dont know where to buy mighty grip in canada?
Do you know if using Rum instead of vodka would affect the outcome of it?
Do you know if using Rum instead of vodka would affect the outcome of it?
Like Apr 20, 2022

polertamikia8851 

LOL im not a drinker and had rum here at the house, ill buy some vodka and give that a try to see if it makes any difference. Is mighty grip like a chaulk?
Like Apr 21, 2022