which grip aid for really sweaty hands?

Dancing Paws started this discussion · 3/3/2011

Hey all - For those of you who are big sweaters like me, which grip aid works best for you? I always have clammy handsm, and they just get worse when i warm up. The weather here is humid too, so it add some slickness to my hands and body. I have a sample of iTac2 - level 1, but it isn't very grippy for me. I also have some mighty grip, but I still slide right off the pole and leave wet smears from my hands. Also, I have a TG X-pole (my SS is useless in this climate.) I'd really appreciate your help.

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heathalynne · 3/3/2011
I prefer iTac Level 3 for my hands and vinegar for the pole. https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/Finally_The_answer_to_sweaty_hands_20110220023344
Joanna · 3/3/2011
I haev major problems with this and have found a combination that works for me (at least long enought to get through a perfoemance!) I rub a tiny amount of shaving foam on my hands and then spread 'Dry Hands' all over my hands. I let it air dry so. my hands are white. I find dry hands on it's own doesn't work for me but this combo has been a life saver. Good luck :)
Cinara · 3/4/2011
Ooh thanks for the shaving cream + Dry Hands tip. Do you think Tite Grip would work instead of Dry Hands? I'll give it a go to get through this awful Perth weather :)
Joanna · 3/4/2011
I'm in Perth too.... where do you do classes? Personally i find dry hands better than tite grip but you could give it a go PS. just noticed how bad my spelling was in my last post...I rely in spell check way too much!
Cinara · 3/4/2011
I've just started at Bobbi's this year, so I've seen your Miss Pole performance on the DVD :) Very awesome. I've been at another pole studio, and also self-taught a little. I'll have to give dry hands a go.
Joanna · 3/4/2011
Thanks Cinara. MPD in Sydney wasn't my best show, mainly because I slipped alot! I'm looking forward to seeing the Christmas show DVD though. By then I'd worked out my little formula (oh, and I use the shaving GEL on my legs) and didn't slip one bit in my show or the high advcned routine. I find it's best when I've washed my hands before I add all my stuff though
Joanna · 3/4/2011
ie. gel on legs.... then wash hands......then apply shave cream and dry hands
Dancing Paws · 3/4/2011
Thanks guys. I'll keep these in mind. I am not sure i know the difference between shave gel and shave cream... i tried spray on antipersperant yesterday but it seemed to make my hands kinda slick. Maybe I did it wrong. Anyone ever used iTac2 level 4?
Dancing Paws · 3/4/2011
Oh btw, I was totaly considering the vinegar idea, but I am afraid the acidity from the vinegar and sweat would ruin my TG pole.
heathalynne · 3/4/2011
Chem said the vinegar would not ruin TG. Just make it's gold color fade faster than your hands would make it fade. Not so much, corrosion.
Dancing Paws · 3/4/2011
Ok cool. So is it straight distilled white vinegar? or diluted?
Might Grip · 3/5/2011
If you have that much of a perspiration problem on your hands you may wish to look into gloves. Available in both tack and non-tack as well as 1/2 fingered and full fingered. Joel
heathalynne · 3/5/2011
Straight distilled white vinegar (which is already diluted in water). But if you cant find that, then white vinegar and dilute it 50/50 with water.
JessesGirl96 · 3/5/2011
Is using the distilled vinegar on a chrome x-pole safe?
monica kay · 3/6/2011
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/Finally_The_answer_to_sweaty_hands_20110220023344#bottom here is the thread re: vinegar & chrome...
PinkPhoenix · 9/9/2012
My pole is an S Factor pole and I didn't know about Xpole or I would have gotten that, but my pole is super slick it doesn't matter what I use. My hands get super sweaty any ways, so no matter ehat I do I have used the powder from mighty grip, tiger grip, and iTac2 level 4 which works for a while, but then I'm sliddign again. Its aggravating because I have a hard time getting a good amount of practice because I'm sliding. When I wipe my pole I use rubbing alcohol. So it's better to use vinegar instead?
Dancing Paws · 9/9/2012
Try vinegar, tite grip, dry hands. If none of those work, go for mighty grip gloves with tack.
Katrea · 9/10/2012
I got samples of iTac2 for pole, the normal and extra strength and tried the extra on my chrome x-pole which I've had major slip issues with and oh my god, it was amazing. I like dry hands but I find I am constantly putting it on, doing a move, having to dry my hands on a towel, doing a move, and putting more on. The iTac seemed to last a bit longer and not come off on the towel as quick. I haven't tried the normal yet. In saying that all the girls at my studio hate iTac and swear by dry hands or Tite Grip. I love Light at times too, depending on the weather, in fact the main problem I've had with it - upside down in an invert and attempting to slide and realizing I'm glued to the pole.... Epic fail on the slide. But I stuck. Now the weather is warming up tho I'm finding it a little slippery. Have never tried shaving cream but I know a few girls who love it.
PinkPhoenix · 9/10/2012
At the studio I stick just fine because its brass, but I think for home I'm gonna have to get the gloves. Do you put shaving cream on your hands or on the pole when you wipe it down?
Dancing Paws · 9/10/2012
The only sticky grip aid I really use is corn huskers lotion (on the body.) ITac and corn huskers lotion on the hands can make you slide more. Mighty grip is more for hands that need more stickiness. I think platinum grip can be used on hands and body. I tried oall the antipersperant grip aids and drysol deoderant on my hands. Nothing worked to stop the sweating for me, so I use the gloves.
PatSmack · 9/10/2012
The mighty grip gloves are the best thing since sliced bread! I used the Mighty grip powder on my hands at first but when i got the gloves i just the powder for the nucks and crannies together they are a great combo
Ly Kieu Le · 9/10/2012
@sensualscimitar: I've tried all the mighty grip products, iTac 2 level 1&2 and nothing worked. So I went straight for iTac 2 level 4. So far I've been very happy with it and it works great for me, even greater than I expected cuz my hands refused to get off the pole lol. I also apply a tiny little bit on my legs and tummy to prevent sliding since I sweat a lot. But sometimes it can be painful to do some sliding moves so now I just choose to constantly wipe the pole with some alcohol and my body with a towel if it sweats. Hope it helps :)
Dancing Paws · 9/10/2012
It works with your hands sweating?
Ly Kieu Le · 9/10/2012
it does for me, but every 30 mins I have to wipe off the old iTac and put some new on cuz it seems that the sweat turns it into something "funny" :D
PinkPhoenix · 9/10/2012
What is good for your inner thighs? My inner thighs sweat like a Sinner in church.

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