Combating sweaty hands?

adunmore331815 started this discussion · 10/10/2014

so i have been poling for about a 6 months now .. ive been able to learn quit alot of trick..elbow grip ayesha, batman, twisted grip ayesha,reverse ayesha shoulder mount etc.. but i want to be able to do combos without having to stop and wipe my hands after each trick... i also noticed that if im too dry i cant grip i just kind of slip down.. what can i do to help with this? its so frustrating .could it be my hand or that i need a pole with better grip ? i currently have a stainless steal carmen electra pole ..ive drilled it into the ceiling its holding up pretty well but i do want to get a xpole. could it be the pole?

3 replies

Runemist34 · 10/10/2014
Hey there! First of all, many pole-girp problems happen when the pole is cold, or you are cold! A proper warmup for both you and the pole are very important. For sweaty hands, there are several solutions on various threads on the site, and you can check them out with the search function! Often overly-dry skin can be a big issue, too, and for that I tend to put moisturizer on after poling (such as during the night) or on my rest days. And, water is very important! Drinking enough water will ensure your skin won't be overly dry. I would like to warn you against doing any kind of inverted moves, or any kind of body-lifting moves on a Carmen Electra pole. They are advertised as being able to take it, but many, MANY unfortunate injuries and videos are evidence against that. The pole may be attached to the ceiling, but the connections between each pole piece are not long enough, and I've seen many of these poles bend dangerously, and even come apart during a dance. So, definitely look for a new pole! I've heard that Titanium gold is wonderfully grippy, and I've found that powder coated is excellent as well.
Lydia Addams · 10/11/2014
I have a TG and sometimes I am too sweaty to hold on to it. My preferred grip aid is Prince, but even that isn't a fix all. :\ I have noticed I stick better to TG than chrome however. I don't remember a lot about my stainless steel days other than the grip aid was wearing off by the second song and hands only tricks were out of the question at that point.
Might Grip · 10/12/2014
Just want you to know that we have added a new formulation to the Mighty Grip line of grip aids expressly made for "cold poles". Just contact us for a sample. [email protected]. Joel