Ways to alleviate sweaty hands slipping on handlebar?

[lgionti]

I already switched to the Model D/E handlebar with grips that are supposed to be better than the original ones on my Model C, but I still feel like I have to work to hold onto the bar once I've worked up a good sweat. Anybody find a way to ameliorate this?

[tdekoekkoek]

wear wrist sweat bands.

[DavidA]

I also wipe my palm on the side of my shorts or shirt every so often. (The sides don't get soaked as fast as the front and back.)
Also, I use a C-Breeze which helps dry the hands. On the recovery I just hold the handle mostly with my thumbs and open up my hand to let the air blow across the fingers to help dry them.

David

[Montanaandy]

I run into this problem during the summer months when the humidity is high. I wear the long wrist bands and they help a great deal but I still get perspiration on my palms (drips from the top of the hand). I sit on a towel when I row for comfort so I find myself wiping the side/top/palm of my hand on the side of the towel every so often during a piece. Annoying but the best solution that I have been able to come up with.

[tedm]

I remember using something a grip powder years ago for tennis, and it worked. There is one called Mighty Grip that you might check out. (I've never used it, so don't know how it works).

[John Hendrie]

I wear cycling gloves, not for protection (my hands have turned to leather) but to absorb the perspiration. It works very well

[lgionti]

Thanks for all of your responses - because it's my palms and fingers sweating that causes the slipperiness, I've resorted to wearing gloves with part of the fingertips cut off. Might try looking for that gripping product one of you described...

[paul s]

There is also these to consider.

http://www.newgrip.com/rowing.html

[lgionti]

Thanks Paul S -- got some New Grips and they seem to be the ticket! - LG