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Mighty Grip Aids Advice
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I have the gloves both tack and non tack – I don't use them as much as I thought I would because as Joel said you do want to have some grip on before using them and I still kinda slide a bit in them. They are great for learning when fear is making your hands sweat. I always carry them but like I said I don't use them as much as I use Mighty Grip Powder.
They are heavy duty gloves and can take a lot of abuse – a lot of students find them very useful. I have never had a complaint or heard a complaint about them.
I'm also considering getting the ankle protectors too just to have incase I get a silly idea to do something weird and I need the grip. I highly recommend all MG products!
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I am fairly new to poling as well….about 9 months now, but being a tad older, I am not as advanced as many others who started with me.
Anyway, I bought the ankle protectors with tack when I was learning to climb, etc. The tack is strips along the sock. It isn't as if the whole sock is tacky. I used them a few times, but unless you have your foot just right (to make the tacky part stick on the pole), you find yourself readjusting to get the tack strip lined up with the pole. I used them a total of maybe 5 times, and found it better for me to just learn to use my foot skin and build up the muscles. I wouldn't get too excited and buy all that stuff. Maybe try one, then go from there…..
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I am sorry if I came off horrible to you. There have been so many that want to be able to do things beyond their abilities and see products like these as their savior. I have never been one to mince my words and only speak truthfully (if not bluntly).
As I stated earlier if indeed you have an issue with hyperhydrosis then these can help. You stated that you want them to help with knee holds and sitting type moves. I don't know how long you have been poling but if you look around the forum these are moves that many have issues with just because they are difficult.
I am sorry if I offended you. I really am quite a decent person.
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I am a big fan of the ankle protectors, but each pair ive had ripped. I still recommend them, but u might need to keep sewing on the tack strips. I got mine about a year ago, so not sure if they are any different now.
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We have upgraded the stitching on the anklets and also added an extra piece of tack strip on the underside of the foot for better grip on the pole.
We also have a "heavy duty" style anklet with thicker tack strips. They are more expensive but for some it works well.
Thank you,
Joel
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@Chemmie – I agree that sometimes people get really frustrated and move to shoes, boots and other grip aids because they are trying to get a zillion moves…and I know you're a sweetheart!
Another piece of advice as far as sweatiness (body sweat) is to look into getting some dry rosin or mighty grip. I use mighty grip when I get sweaty and slippery especially between the thighs and it feels similar to rosin that you get in rosin bags and that works better for than covering the area with a tacky strip of something. I have a student who sweats a ton between her thighs and rosin or mighty grip powder works really well for her.
The gloves work really, really well – I ordered them after Karol Helms came and let me try hers – I've even performed in them. One time I was performing outside and it was 50 degrees and I couldn't stick to the pole nor could I grip it because it was so cold and luckily I had my gloves – without those gloves I wouldn't have been able to do anything at all.
I don't use the gloves as much as I thought I would which is kind of a good thing actually but it's so great to have them in my bag for when I need that extra security! They also work great for other things like lyra and trapeze – FY! 🙂
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Joel, sounds like some great improvements!
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Joel- Just placed an order for my studio! Cant wait to try the new knee protectors!!! I think they will be a big hit.
40andlovingit- Do what you need to do….when i first started I needed alot more grip aids than i do now. It also depends on the type of pole. I stick much better to stainless steel and brass, so i hardly use grip aids on those. I know how disruptive and frustrating it can be to your workout when u keep slipping! A-N-N-O-Y-I-N-G!! I love the ankle protectors, and im excited to try the knee protectors. Nobody is perfect and we all need a lil help at some point. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Well said. Our items are not an end unto themselves. They are aids where needed and where they will keep a would-be poler in the studio. Confidence is fragil item. Lose it and it will be difficult to regain.
Thank you,
Joel
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Thanks for the great advice ladies! I think I am definately going to invest in some mighty grip products. I figure they can only help and if there comes a time when I don’t need them anymore – I am sure there will be someone battling with grip that I can give them to.
Where I live (in South Africa) the humidity and the heat is a nightmare, especially for me as my body temperature is haywire. My sweatiness is really an issue and I would just love to be able to do a few moves without slipping right off. I agree, I also need to work on my strength, and I will continue doing Veenas strength and conditioning excercises as well.
Joel – are the heavy duty anklets on the website? Only saw one type advertised if I remember correctly??
Thanks for all the concern everyone. I will be safe and only try moves I know I have the strength to do. No silly monkey business I promise!
This will be a Christmas present for me from me – can’t wait! -
At this time we only have the Heavy Duty Anklets in size Medium so we have not put them up on the web site.. If you can use the Medium size I would be happy to send those at the same price as the regular anklets, just mention the fact that would would prefer the heavy duty ankelts.
thank you,
Joel
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I just placed my order a lil while ago. I sent you a message in email about it. I would love to try the new ankle protectors in medium!! Thats my size! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Thanks Joel! I will place my order in the morning. Not sure what size I would be, will have to check your sizing on the website if you have. My order will be from South Africa in the name of Czarine Cockerill. Thanks for all your advice so far – I am sure I will love your products. How long do you think transport will take?
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South Africa is difficult to ship to, honestly. You are probably well aware of the situation. We do ship to South Africa but you can expect a shipment to take 2-3 weeks and that is using Priority Mail. We can use Express mail which will cut the time to about 10 days. I will send you shipping costs both ways when you send the order in and then you can choose what is best for you.
Thank you,
Joel
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I have the tacky ankle protectors n the gloves. I
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