I was a little skeptical of the microfiber towels, especially the $ and feel of them when they are dry (they seem to catch any little dry spot on my fingers and the feel of it gave me the willies). Anyway, I tried one out and loved the absorbency (and they didn't feel weird after they were wet). I had one on the counter next to me at my demo the other day and used it throughout the show to keep my hands and board clean and it was awesome!