Griptan Highland Starter Kit

Griptan Highland Starter Kit

The core grip setup for Highland Games and heavy athletics.

The Griptan Highland Starter Kit is built for athletes who want a complete starting point without buying the full Griptan system.

This kit gives you the essentials: sweat prep, clean chalk replacement, standard-condition tacky, and cleanup.

It is the best first kit for Highland Games athletes, heavy athletics competitors, and strongman athletes who want one reliable grip setup for most training and competition days.

What’s Included

• X-Dry: Sweat-control prep for hot, humid, or high-sweat conditions.
• Comp Safe Chalk: Clean, low-residue chalk replacement for non-tacky grip.
• 50–85 Tacky: Balanced tacky for most normal training and competition conditions.
• Griptan Remover: Cleanup and reset after training or competition.

Why Use the Highland Starter Kit?

• Great first kit for Highland Games and heavy athletics
• Includes prep, chalk replacement, tacky, and cleanup
• Built around the most common temperature range: 50°F to 85°F
• Useful for training, competition, and travel
• Helps athletes learn the Griptan system without buying everything
• Works for both tacky-approved and non-tacky situations

Best For

• New Highland Games athletes
• Heavy athletics competitors
• Strongman athletes where tacky is allowed
• Athletes who want one all-around kit
• Coaches recommending a starter grip setup
• Training groups and field practice days

How It Fits the Griptan System

Griptan is built around a simple system:

Prep. Grip. Perform. Reset.

• Prep: Use X-Dry when sweat is the problem.
• Grip: Use Comp Safe Chalk for a clean, non-tacky grip or 50–85 Tacky when tacky is allowed.
• Perform: Train or compete with the grip product that fits the rules and conditions.
• Reset: Use Remover after training or competition to clean up.

When to Use Each Product

How to Use

For Sweaty Hands

1. Apply X-Dry to palms and fingertips.
2. Rub in evenly.
3. Allow to fully dry.
4. Apply Comp Safe Chalk or 50–85 Tacky as needed.

For Clean, Non-Tacky Grip

1. Apply 1–3 pumps of Comp Safe Chalk to clean, dry hands.
2. Rub evenly until a light film forms.
3. Allow 30–40 seconds to dry before gripping equipment.

For Tacky Grip

1. Start with clean, dry hands.
2. Warm a small amount of 50–85 Tacky between palms and fingers.
3. Apply a thin, even layer to the desired contact areas.
4. Add small amounts as needed.

For Cleanup

1. Apply Remover to palms and fingertips.
2. Rub hands together to loosen residue.
3. Wipe clean with a towel.
4. Wash with soap and water when available.

Good Fit If You’re Thinking

• “I am new to Highland Games or heavy athletics.”
• “I want the core Griptan system without buying everything.”
• “I need one good tacky for normal conditions.”
• “I want chalk replacement, tacky, sweat prep, and cleanup in one kit.”

Important Use Notes

• Use X-Dry before grip when sweat is affecting your hands.
• Use Comp Safe Chalk when tacky is not allowed or not needed.
• Use 50–85 Tacky for most moderate conditions.
• Use Remover after tacky or grip product use.

Precautions, Warnings & Safety

For external use only. Use only on hands unless otherwise approved by the gym, venue, equipment owner, or event organizer.

Avoid eyes, mouth, open cuts, broken skin, and irritated skin. Do not ingest. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Discontinue use if redness, irritation, rash, burning, or discomfort occurs.

Original X-Dry and Comp Safe Chalk may be flammable until fully dry. Keep away from fire, sparks, heat sources, cigarettes, grills, torches, and open flame. Allow product to fully dry before using equipment.

Certain gyms, venues, federations, promoters, competitions, or facilities may restrict tacky grip products. Always confirm rules before applying 50–85 Tacky.

Grip products may transfer to clothing, bags, vehicle interiors, gym equipment, implements, flooring, and other surfaces. Use sparingly, wipe excess residue, and clean up after use.