Slippery tuba stand. Suggestions?

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Slippery tuba stand. Suggestions?

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I have a K&M Tuba Stand to hold my large horn when I play. The cradle (see photo) is rubber. The SLIGHTEST bit of water (from the water key) will make the stand VERY slippery. The tuba slips very quickly and I'm afraid I might one day lose control and either hit my face or drop the horn. Has anyone else had this experience? If so, have you found a solution or do you have a stand you recommend? Thank you!
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How about a layer or two of that no-slip shelf liner?
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Maybe a terry cloth towel? Those are not really slippery, and it would absorb the moisture as well.
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Use this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003I ... UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank


I put this on both the bottom of my tuba and my tuba rest to preclude slipping.
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I have that stand.
It is slippery.
My horn's bow moves unhindered and it feels like it's just about to fall out of my hands.
I bought some thin (~0.08") thick neoprene strip and heavy duct tape off Amazon.
Neoprene surface holds horn in position.
No more fear of horn taking flight.
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Cabinet liner is the way to go.
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How about gluing some indoor/outdoor carpeting to it?
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Car dash sticky gel pads might do the trick
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