why do we get sweaty palms if we’re doing something dangerous like climbing? Isn’t that counter-productive?

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why do we get sweaty palms if we’re doing something dangerous like climbing? Isn’t that counter-productive?

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Answer 1

You probably think sweaty palms means slick hands. But it turns out that a little bit of dampness actually makes skin more tacky and increases friction, while absolutely dry hands are smooth and slick. So no, if you are needing your hands to have better grip it is actually helpful to sweat a little.