polebunny started this discussion ·
i get so sweaty and everything when i pole that i wipe it a lot. but i have a performance coming up and i don't wanna do that. i mean i wouldn't mind once so i can do it all sexy lol but i don't want more than that. what can i do to get used to not wiping and also be less sweaty bc just not wiping by itself would make me slide off. should i increase my workouts to improve my stamina?
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Have you thought about wearing gloves? I have super sweaty hands too and so I bought a pair of Mighty Grip gloves. I use them on the days my hands are really sweaty, I'm learning new moves, or the poles are really slick. They really help me stick better and I don't have to wipe my hands or the pole every 5 seconds.
Jenn ·
I have super sweaty hands usually, and have to wipe down the pole and myself frequently during practices. When I performed, I used grip aide.. and lots of it! I recommend using a little on your hands and and maybe give the pole a light dusting, if possible. I also used a little on the backs of my knees as well. It definitely helped. Also, for me, the adrenaline of performing in front of an audience gave a little extra grip power as well.
mizvix ·
i sympathise polebunny! I'm super sweaty too!!! i'm performing next weekend (second time ever and first time in 2 years 😨 ) on chrome and even when i train on brass i slip!! my instructor put a lotion called 'tite grip' on the pole (marketed as a antiperspirant for hands and feet for sports people), left it for about 10 mins to dry then i was able to get through without having to wipe the pole - never happened before! 🥂 it was also so sticky that when i tried to do that SM bounce move i ended up with a huge friction burn on my shoulder 😮 needless to say i bought the stuff (via ebay in the UK). aside from that i'm careful with choreography - i keep spins to the start so that i'm not too sweaty and out of control. i also use a range of holds (elbow, hip, knee etc) so that i'm not relying on my hands all the time -- my body sticks better - but i use 'gorilla grip gold' (again its available on ebay uk, and don't see why not in the USA if that's where you are!) to help if i do full routines. i take any opportunity i can to wipe my hands (on bum/sides) just to take the worst of the sweat away - you can normally fit that into the routine! lol! as for upping workouts.... im not a PT so can only give my opinion... i work out 3-5 times pure cardio then 2-3 times pole per week and i still slip. I have noticed that the more i practice a routine / sequence then the better i am at gripping throughout it. personally i think it's partly about familiarity with routine. well actually i hope so cos i only agreed to do this performance last weekend and ive been doing nothing but it since in the hope that i can get through without embarrassing myself! 😳 good luck with your training and performance! !!! lol!!!
Serzi ·
I don't know what it is but, fortunately, my hands don't sweat very much at all. Unfortunately, I have other parts that do. My back and the entire area at the back of my neck are the worst and it's a big reason why I haven't gotten the shoulder-mount yet. I've found that wearing a racer-back helps to keep me dry there, but then I have to work twice as hard anyway with the shoulder-mount part of my practice to keep from slipping or psyching myself out because of the fabric. One thing that I've found helpful is that after I've practiced for a couple of hours I stick better. I don't know if it's the sweat upon sweat or if I just reach a level of endurance beyond the point of no return. The longer my practice lasts the longer I can go, the better I stick, and the less I notice any pain or slipping. However there is a point I also reach, usually anywhere between three to four hours in my practice, where I may become so slimy from my own perspiration that it just feels gross. If I want to keep going for awhile longer, I take a really quick shower and then just do light floor-work and stretching to keep my heart-rate up or whatever it is. If I feel I'm ready to continue, then I go for another round usually lasting about 45 mins to an hour, sometimes longer, before I cool down completely. This is the easiest part of my practice as my skin is clean, warm, and my muscles are ready for anything so long as I am too. I've found that I don't have to wipe my pole down as much and I progress the most when I keep at it for this long. There are moments where I get exhausted, frustrated, and feel like I can't possibly go on...but when I give it that extra push I'm rarely disappointed. Something seems to change with my body chemistry and strength that makes it easier after four hours vs only two hours of practice. And, yes, I sleep like a baby on those nights only to wake up the next day feeling like a ninety year old crone! So far rubbing alcohol and clean hands work best for me as far as grip-aids go. I had a conversation w/ Empyrean (I'm pretty sure that's her name on here), and she swears by Wet Ones wipe cloths in the red pack. I found out later that it didn't work for me, but that was another thing we discussed when I met her in person. Body chemistry is different w/ everyone and, with pole dancing, it's very important that you get to know your body better than you ever have before. Try different grip aids and tips, see what works best for you and your own unique chemistry. I've realized that trial and error is a huge aspect in every part of pole dancing, but I've also noticed that I gave more attention to my pole than my own body when I first started. Pay attention to your body, it will tell you exactly what it needs to get through the blood sweat and tears. 💪 👍 ? ~*Serzi
Keiloces ·
I used to have problems gripping, and then I accidentally invented the best pole solution ever after silk dancing... For those of you who have tried my pole spray and know what i'm talking about and have begged me for it, I now sell it on my website http://aerialempowerment.com/store.html Find it below the trapeze when scrolling down. This is the most amazing grip enhancer I have come across. I originally created this spray for use on silks but I got the notion to try it on the pole one day and it works wonders. Doesn't matter if you have sweaty hands, or dry hands, whatever your skin type this spray is guaranteed to aid gripping the pole better than you ever have before. It not only helps grip but it also cleans the pole as well. Ships anywhere in the USA
JenLFG ·
i have my first competition coming up in less than a month, i usually do not have sweaty hands but when i'm nervous i do so i bought mighty grip gloves (the tacky ones). they are pretty inexpensive so i thought it would be a good thing to have on hand incase my nerves get to me 😁 good luck to you 🥂
I have super sweaty hands usually, and have to wipe down the pole and myself frequently during practices. When I performed, I used grip aide.. and lots of it! I recommend using a little on your hands and and maybe give the pole a light dusting, if possible. I also used a little on the backs of my knees as well. It definitely helped. Also, for me, the adrenaline of performing in front of an audience gave a little extra grip power as well. Just curious, which grip aide did/do you use? Thanks. I'm a beg/int poler, however, struggle with sweaty hands to practice and learn new stuff.
By the way, congrats to those of you have performances/competitions coming up. The best of luck to all and have fun (I need to take my own advice when practicing, haha)
JenLFG ·
i like iTac2 on most days but i sometimes use mighty grip. i can't spin as well with the iTac2 but it is great for learning new tricks or if i am using spin mode!
Jenn ·
I have super sweaty hands usually, and have to wipe down the pole and myself frequently during practices. When I performed, I used grip aide.. and lots of it! I recommend using a little on your hands and and maybe give the pole a light dusting, if possible. I also used a little on the backs of my knees as well. It definitely helped. Also, for me, the adrenaline of performing in front of an audience gave a little extra grip power as well. Just curious, which grip aide did/do you use? Thanks. I'm a beg/int poler, however, struggle with sweaty hands to practice and learn new stuff. Lol, I am like a connoisseur of grip aides! I have used: Dry Hands, Tite Grip, Firm Grip, iTac, Grrip, Rosin, Mighty Grip, and have tried various home remedies (shave gel, hairspray, etc..) To date, my favorites are TiteGrip and Dry Hands. I use Tite Grip for long practices, but for short acting super grip power, I add a little Dry Hands to my hands and the back of my knees. A friend has recently turned me onto iTac, which is very helpful when put on a slippery pole, but I sweat right through it on my hands.
