inverted crucifix

I have been having a hard time with inverted crucifix. I used to be able to do it, but now I absolutely can not hold on even if my life depended on it! I tried on my chrome, my teacher's brass, and her powder coated pole but to no avail. So I hid from my pole for almost a month. Today I took a class and for whatever reason, the poles were really nicely grippy and suddenly, I could do it with relative ease! I am on such a high! So Glitterhips, not sure where you are on your caterpillar, but I'm ready to face the challenge now!