Is there any concern with the plastic becoming slippery when your hands are sweaty? Any difference from wood?
492440
Yes they get slippery. They are textured pretty good but its still plastic and it gets tough when your hands get sweaty. And I use these outdoors in phoenix in the dead heat of summer. I like to think it makes the workout harder tho.
492441
The rings are dimpled to minimize slippage. I sweat a lot, and I have not had a problem. I have not used wood rings, so have basis of comparison. I hope this helps.
492442
It has a semi textured surface so it alone will not be slippery. The biggest cause of slipping will be grip strength or lack of and stability strength/ fatigue.
492443
The rings has some texture but any way you can use some tape to give more grip.
492444
I haven't experienced the problem yet, for that the plastic seems to dry anything up pretty quick. I would still prefer the wooden ones though for those who have sweaty palms and down use chalk.
492445
I haven't had that problem, and I don't always use gloves when using the rings, it slides nicely. Of course my hands probably don't sweat as much as some and my use of the rings might be different than yours; I do not use them for gymnastics, I use them for Crossfit. I hope that helps...
361495
It's not slick plastic. It has a slight rubber feel but does not feel soft. Almost a mix between rubber and velvet.
1139276
yes. but it is thick and very durable under normal usage. of course, it would melt. as plastic, it does not damage what it is gripping
65479
Absolutely not. But get a different brand. Wood or plastic grip. The metal and sandpaper grip kill your hands. Cold and uncomfortable.
1155098
It is a hard rubber (more like plastic) with texture, they don't feel slippery though.
1906744
I haven't had a problem with slipping on either of these cases that I purchased. It is a smooth plastic on the outside of the case, but since it's a softer plastic and not a hard plastic it shouldn't be too slippery.
2056322
Yes, this one is also hard plastic. It improves grip due to the surface finish it has, but it is not "rubbery"
1362347
Just checked my garden tool bag and the handles are indeed hot dipped in plastic. I have used these for many hours straight and they don't make my hands ache as much as the Fiskar brand. Hope this helps.
442536
They are coated in plastic and don't get too hit for my caloused hands. But if you don't cook a lot, they may get a bit warm for you. Keep a hotpad nearby and you'll be fine.
943051
I would not know for I use this as an undermat to gym equipment. I will say that it is not slippery on a wood floor.
6163
I have the CAP neoprene-covered dumbbells in the 2 - 5 lb range. I've used vinyl-covered dumbbells in PT. The neoprene is foam and provides a good grip even if your hands are sweaty. The vinyl is smooth and gets slippery when your hands are sweaty. If either plastic has a strong smell that doesn't go away after several days, you should return them: indicative of improper mix or cure.
2224881
As an additional safety note, your hands should never be between the the steam surface and the material to be steamed. As you've have probably already found out, you can and will get hurt. If you have to use something to hold your material, you might try using some metal table-cloth clips to hold things still. These can be found at Walmarts or Kmarts and don't cost very much. Just careful handling them when your using them while pressing your pants, they will get HOT quickly.
870929
It's a clear, rigid plastic. I'm not sure I'd feel safe using glass with something slippery like soap!
1467110
Very easily, and over time, maybe a little too easily.I guess don't let it get too hot, or it may affect the plastic.
179116
To me wood is always more comfortable and warmer than plastic. This seat is awesome!
794635
I never really thought about it. I guess the material being sanded could be one criteria, if you tried to sand plastics too fast for instance they could melt. I really don't see a significant difference to tell the truth but I'm an amateur when it comes to wood working. We all may have been wasting our money. Very good question!!
1412395
Yes. It is slippery when you first get it. It's not as bad after you've had it for a few days though.