V Vectork39 New member Nov 19, 2003 #1 whats up guys i lost my bag of talc the other day would it be cool to use baby powder to get a better grip?
whats up guys i lost my bag of talc the other day would it be cool to use baby powder to get a better grip?
P phatman42 New member Nov 19, 2003 #2 Talc?? i would've thought that would be detrimental to your grip. I always use it to reduce friction. Sure you don't mean chalk??
Talc?? i would've thought that would be detrimental to your grip. I always use it to reduce friction. Sure you don't mean chalk??
P PolishHammer1977 New member Nov 23, 2003 #4 Why wouldnt you work your grip specifically so you don't have to depend on the chalk for a crutch?..... Just a thought.
Why wouldnt you work your grip specifically so you don't have to depend on the chalk for a crutch?..... Just a thought.
L Lat New member Nov 23, 2003 #5 Past a certain point, you need chalk to keep the sweat from your hands from letting you slip. All the grip strength in the world is useless if you have no friction to work with.
Past a certain point, you need chalk to keep the sweat from your hands from letting you slip. All the grip strength in the world is useless if you have no friction to work with.
S slobberknocker Guest Nov 23, 2003 #6 Baby powder is a bad idea. Does the opposite of chalk. That's only good like to put on your thighs when you pull so the bar won't stick.
Baby powder is a bad idea. Does the opposite of chalk. That's only good like to put on your thighs when you pull so the bar won't stick.
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