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An unexpected problem
After months of distractions I finally started the 30 day takeoff with the brass pole I permanently mounted. I can do a few spins and a pole sit is all, being new and also fearful. I have the pole on spin mode because I just love going around and around, it’s a PoleDanzer and it goes like a gyroscope, super smooth and super fast. But because I’ve had it on spin mode, I hadn’t noticed until I did the shoulder slide in the warmup that I stick like duct tape to the pole and can’t slide, even when I’m sweaty! I darn near tore my skin off trying to slide! I quit my studio lessons because I slide like snot on their steel poles, that’s why I got brass. Now what?? First I slid, now I’m stuck! Any advice? I never thought I’d get held back by a shoulder slide. I’m so discouraged.
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3 Replies
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I totally understand your plight!
I tend to stick to my stainless steel pretty darn good, and when it came to things like sliding all slinky to the floor… well, it just hurt! And I couldn't do it very quickly at all.
Honestly, just experiment with it! A shoulder slide can really catch me up if I press too hard into the pole- just a light press, just enough to keep me from totally bailing, and I'm good 🙂
I'm totally sure you can get this! A couple spins and a pole sit is an awesome accomplishment!
Everyone has their challenges. Seriously. Yours might just be getting used to different finishes, and dealing with your grip 🙂
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Exactly what Rune said. People think they can just use the pole to control their decent on a shoulder slide but that is not what you should be doing. It is a slight push into the pole but mostly control with your legs.
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Try practicing the shoulder slide while wearing a long sleeved shirt or hoodie. That way your shoulder will slide freely, and you will be forced to use your legs and hands to control the descent, not your shoulder. Then once you get that, you'll be able to do the same thing without the hoodie, and put less pressure on your bare skinned shoulder to prevent sticking.
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