Frustration!

Sabrina27 started this discussion · 1/29/2010

Ok so after having an excellent lesson at my pole dancing class last night I felt motivated to jump on my own pole at home and work on what I've learnt. But for some odd reason I couldn't pull off any of the moves in the privacy of my home, yet last night I had no problems whatsoever. Another frustration is that I managed to climb the pole fully last night, had a good grip and everything, yet on my X pole I kept slipping and losing my grip (I wiped down the pole and everything). I still have yet to master the pole sit - I am holding on for dear life with my thighs yet there is no grip - nothing! What is going on?! I'm starting to think buying my pole was a bad idea 🙁 Question: Does humidty play a part i.e pole is more sticky? My pole is extremely cold...could that be the problem?

3 replies

Foxy_Rei · 1/29/2010
Cold pole = less grip. Do a bunch of spins and climbs and such to warm up the pole then try your holds. I've been having this problem, too - it's been in the single digits here in NY and I have no grip whatsoever. Very frustrating, I know! 🙂
Veena · 1/29/2010
If your in need of a good warm up for you and your pole check out the warm up in the lessons. Its meant to warm you and your pole. 🥂 🥂
jleigh · 1/30/2010
The temp plays a part. I was at a pole jam on Thursday at a studio and had no problems at all but tonight when I practiced at home on my xpole I had absolutely not grip even though my pole wasn't hold. Seems like when ever the temps here drop below freezing I have this problem.