# How can I keep my hands dry for competition? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [September 25, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373 "2022-09-25T18:46:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YoYoMa1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoma1/32/167867_2.png) [@YoYoMa1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoMa1)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/1 "2022-09-25T18:46:33Z")
I want to compete with no gloves on but my hands will be sweaty from the nervousness. How do I make sure they will be dry when I go on stage? ---
**Author:** ![erebus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erebus/32/156121_2.png) [@erebus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/erebus)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/2 "2022-09-25T19:00:57Z")
stay very cool right before you go on stage ---
**Author:** ![YoYoMa1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoma1/32/167867_2.png) [@YoYoMa1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoMa1)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/3 "2022-09-25T19:04:56Z")
Impossible haha ---
**Author:** ![Ed-C](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ed-c/32/132116_2.png) [@Ed-C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ed-C)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/4 "2022-09-25T19:22:44Z")
You could try magnesium carbonate. That’s what climbers and gymnasts use to keep their hands dry. But then you’ll get powder all over your kit. Maybe just use a minimum amount. ---
**Author:** ![piano\_man19](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/piano_man19/32/127975_2.png) [@piano\_man19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piano_man19)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/5 "2022-09-25T19:39:38Z")
I seen some competitors use baby powder, and similar things. It shouldn’t get on your string if you use a small amount. ---
**Author:** ![venom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/venom/32/79619_2.png) [@venom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/venom)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/6 "2022-09-25T21:10:44Z")
Seconding what @Ed-C said. Climbing / gymnast chalk will do the trick. They have cool pouches to keep messes at minimum now. Look for something called a chalk sock. ---
**Author:** ![Lefski](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lefski/32/1430_2.png) [@Lefski](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lefski)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/7 "2022-09-25T21:14:58Z")
optical wipes work quite well. make sure, you use some lotion after throwing because they can make your skin extremely dry. ---
**Author:** ![Tomcat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tomcat/32/176343_2.png) [@Tomcat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tomcat)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2022, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/8 "2022-09-26T13:03:55Z")
As a climber, I would strongly advise you not to use any kind of magnesia/chalk for yoyoing. Although there are things like chalk socks (for loose chalk) or liquid chalk (kind of lotion from a mixture of alcohol and chalk) the point is, that all of these things just make a lot of dirt (dust) that you certainly do not want to have in your bearing or on your string. It really goes everywhere. This stuff is more for moments where you really need a good and firm grip with your hands (climbing, gymnastics, weightlifting etc.) and cleanliness is unimportand. For your needs I would rather consider to use any alcohol based hand disinfectant - or yoyo-gloves :wink: ---
**Author:** ![NitroBobby916](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nitrobobby916/32/76321_2.png) [@NitroBobby916](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NitroBobby916)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2022, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/9 "2022-09-26T13:46:36Z")
Ive seen a product called “Carpe” advertised onTV recently. I have no experience with this product myself but it is promoted to do exactly what you are looking for. Maybe a little research into that may yield a solution. Good luck Enjoy the throw kgb ---
**Author:** ![Ed-C](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ed-c/32/132116_2.png) [@Ed-C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ed-C)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/10 "2022-09-26T14:14:08Z")
Thats a good point! ---
**Author:** ![rizki\_yoist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rizki_yoist/32/7925_2.png) [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/11 "2022-09-26T15:03:50Z")
Wet wipes then wait until dry, or alcohol spray then wipe with paper towel. ---
**Author:** ![MattB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattb/32/14529_2.png) [@MattB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattB)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2022, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/12 "2022-09-26T15:43:27Z")
Back in the day it was antiperspirant spray. ---
**Author:** ![Siggy-06](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/siggy-06/32/182279_2.png) [@Siggy-06](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siggy-06)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2022, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/13 "2022-09-26T16:05:53Z")
Wash and dry your hands several times back to back. It’ll dry them out for a little while. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyogeek15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeek15/32/187634_2.png) [@Yoyogeek15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyogeek15)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/14 "2022-09-26T16:44:33Z")
@YoYoMa1 my recommendation is that you try to perform in front of your friends and family and even out in public. if you continue to yo-yo in front of people regularly then you will start to build up confidence and the nervousness will fade away gradually. This has definitely worked for me personally and I’m pretty sure it will work for you too. Im looking to compete at this years Florida state contest so I’m trying to perform my routine either in public or at home to build up my confidence until the contest. I’m a bit nervous myself so you’re definitely not alone 😅 I highly recommend that you give this a try and you’ll see that the nervousness won’t be as bad when your on stage :wink: ---
**Author:** ![YoYoMa1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoma1/32/167867_2.png) [@YoYoMa1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoMa1)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/15 "2022-09-26T17:06:57Z")
Wow you really get to the root of the problem haha. That’s a great answer. I will definitely do that when I have finished building my routine. ---
**Author:** ![BovineAssassin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/53a042/32.png) [@BovineAssassin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BovineAssassin)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2022, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/16 "2022-09-27T02:32:51Z")
yeah I remember seeing people have some unscented degree in their yoyo bag. ---
**Author:** ![GirlThatYoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/girlthatyoyos/32/167877_2.png) [@GirlThatYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GirlThatYoyos)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2022, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/17 "2022-09-27T13:34:58Z")
Wash your hands with the hottest water your hands can handle and don’t use moisturizer/lotion for a little while before ---
**Author:** ![cowmamba](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cowmamba/32/270859_2.png) [@cowmamba](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cowmamba)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/18 "2022-09-27T21:48:58Z")
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**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/19 "2022-09-27T23:24:42Z")
I was watching something… I think it was the yoyo episode of We Are The Champions on Netflix… and there was a scene in the practice room where I noticed people spraying what appeared to be deodorant on their hands. Makes sense. ---
**Author:** ![cowmamba](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cowmamba/32/270859_2.png) [@cowmamba](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cowmamba)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373/20 "2022-09-28T04:15:40Z")
A real answer this time 😛 - [YoYo Gloves](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/pages/search-results-page?q=gloves) (or billiard gloves, same thing) They work pretty well and are used for reducing friction. They do feel goofy but they work. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-can-i-keep-my-hands-dry-for-competition/363373.md?page=2)