Saskia started this discussion ·
Hi, I have a new X-pole and I find it very slippery. The poles we're using in class are no problem for me, so I guess it aren't my sweaty hands 😉 I'm using magnesium but still miss a feeling of good grip after a few turns. Did any of the other X pole users come across this problem? Of have a good solution? Someone opted coca cola to make it sticky 🤔 Greetz, Saskia
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Foxy_Rei ·
Well I'm not sure how much help I'd be; my pole is the only one I've ever used. Is your pole chrome and the ones in class titanium??? 🤔 If they're different finishes, they will have different grip. Is the building you take your classes in climate controlled - like do they use a dehumidifier? That kind of stuff has an impact, too. There are several other threads about how to help with grip - both on hands on stuff to put on the pole. For hands, there are: frequent handwashing with soap, Mighty Grip, Tite Grip, Dry Hands, and rubbing alcohol (those are the common ones). For the pole, rubbing alcohol and candle wax come up a lot. There's actually a thread started by Neke entitled "Insane rantings of a madman?" asking about the coke question - general consensus being that no one here has really tried it but cola may actually be bad for your pole. Browse around a bit and you'll find that this is a frequent topic 😉
Saskia ·
Thanks a lot for your reply. The poles we use during lesson are metallic, not x-pole though. My x-pole is chrome (to be sure: not gold coloured) The alcohol advice could help! Will try asap. I'll certainly read the topic you referred to. S.