Slippery pole

Nicolb · 2012-04-17T22:59:04+00:00

Hi guys, long time reader, first time poster! I was wondering if anyone has tips on how to make your pole less slippery. I have an X-pole (standard in chrome) but it's really, really slippery. In class I never use grip, but have resorted to grip at home, but that still doesn't make much of a difference. It's really putting me off practicing at home, which as you can guess, is not the point of having a pole at home. Any tips or suggestions would be great :)

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Caroliiine · 4/20/2012
Does any one else rub a candle on there pole ... ?? I do it and it works great.. and i hav super sweaty hands... and I hav to moisturise too coz my skin is so dry.. i use itac for the advanced moves that need serious hand grip but i try to stay away from it coz of bad experiences haha... I also have a 50 and 45mm xpole xpert chrome and the difference in grip on the 45mm is waaaay better i can do may more on it... :)
Spinny · 9/21/2012
Are you SURE that steaming your pole is a good idea? I would be VERY CONCERNED that the steam will penetrate through the holes and joints, then condense into water INSIDE your pole causing RUST on the steel parts. I agree steam is great for removing grease but I think it's potentially damaging and also slightly dangerous as steam irons and steamers are designed to be held against a flat surface not waved in the air so I won't be trying this.
Pole gal · 11/15/2012
just steamed my pole and noticed rite away a difference wen grippin as usually i just slip rite off the pole but i actually stuck 2 the pole, lol. defo gna b doin it a few times. xx