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itac2
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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.
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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.
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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. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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.
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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 – https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif
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https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif 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.
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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!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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just remember.. a VERY LITTLE of the ITAC2 goes a loooong way!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
yep, totally learned that the wrong way! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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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?
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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.
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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!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_compress.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I’m so curious as to how you like the itac. I go back and forth from Dry Hands and Tite Grip. Alhough, I’m going to try Tite Grip 1-2 hours before. Also, how is the itac for spins when practicing?
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I liked the Itac 2 when I tried it in Detroit in my workshops with Karol. i got a sample of the 4 because my minx is way more slippery for me then the chrome and brass they had there. I will give it a try tonight. However my hands are VERY VERY dry. like white lines all over them dry. So it would be hard to say for me what it might do for someone with sweaty hands.
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I went to the website the other day and asked if they had any samples. Got an email back within a few hours requesting my address. He sent me out a level 2 and a level 4 sample that day. Just got them in the mail today with a nice hand written note. Talk about some great customer service! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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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.
Who’d you buy from?????
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I went to the website the other day and asked if they had any samples. Got an email back within a few hours requesting my address. He sent me out a level 2 and a level 4 sample that day. Just got them in the mail today with a nice hand written note. Talk about some great customer service! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
The iTac customer service is awesome! I love them!
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