what's that weird sticky stuff?

[robert da strongman]

i get that a lot when lifting stones. so lets talk tacky in this thread and some bits about lifting stones...



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[smj091977]

It's man juice!!
Love the changes going on here! Strength Sports are getting a ton of recognition! Great Job FL's Rob, tjoe, Ryan! Hopefully I got everyone, a lot of promotions since the last time I was really on.

[robert da strongman]

man juice....that is really wrong.

[robert da strongman]

i used to train with tacky all the time. certainly helped the ego but it cost a lot.
started going with chalk only to help with squeezing the stone...now i warm up without tacky. when i hit the heaviest stone i have to tacky up.

amazing stuff the pine rosin....

[robert da strongman]

there only used to be Rehbands Harpiks tacky....used by handball players. that has been discontinued. Elite Tacky seems to be the standard. there are a couple other brands out there now.

let me recommend staying away from the meuller paste and stickum spray...good stuff but not for stones.

[Brian Carley]

Spider Tacky seems to be the new rage. A lot of guys are loving that stuff, I personally haven't tried it, I've still got a bottle of elite to use up. Spider seems to be the new cats meow

[robert da strongman]

i saw the spider tacky on efts....opting for cold weather tacky now.

[Thad]

If you guys get a chance try PR Tacky out. I know the guy who makes it and he's putting alot of effort into it. And it's a reasonable price if you buy it from him at ebay, $30 for the 16 oz. The guys who train with Slater and TEAM BOSS use it.

[robert da strongman]

http://www.rxmuscle.com/radio/RXPowerHour11-25-10.mp3


Ryan mentions spider tack...

and Travis broke ground with a 600lber!

[tjoe]

I've only used elite myself and (when I was doing stones) would go as heavy as possible without and then tacky up. I really hate that shit, just a pain in the ass. Works wonders though.

[robert da strongman]

true...at least you never experienced the rehband tacky. it was nasty....

one thing i started doing is using athletic tape on my forearms. the tacky lasts longer and save the forearms.


i am thinking i might try the spider tacky

[tjoe]

yeah, my arms get torn up...
I don't mind that so much but I hate the mess/time associated with tacky.
I should invest in some sleeves.
not sure if I'll be doing much SM for a while though... (after my comp next weekend), may stick to more PL stuff....

[robert da strongman]

i tried sleeves...could not feel the stone. would rather deal with tearing up my forearms

[Brian Carley]

I wrap my forearms in athletic tape, after tearing up my forearms on the stones and I saw everyone using athletic tape, I tried it and liked it. Plus it keeps the clean up to a minimum of just on your hands, which I like.

[robert da strongman]

yeah cleaning up the hands much easier.....

speaking of...what's is everyones cleaning agent of choice?