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Horrible Grip on Brushed Steel Pole
OK, so I dance at this event space and they have a man made 22ft pole. I think its brushed steel which gives NO grip. It feels and looks like the bottom of an alumium can.
I have tried itac2, firm grip, and dry hands (even though sweat is not the problem) if I clean it with alchohol its way too slippery, I still climb to the top but I don't dare do tricks that high up.
Wondering if it's possbile to get it polished or finished???
OR, if anyone can recommend a super sticky grip that might be better?
THANKS!
(only plus side is it makes my xpoles feel SOOO easy, I guess it's good for building strength)
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I haven't used Brushed Steel before… would thigh high boots offer any grip? I'd probably end up doing more dancey stuff moves and keep my feet on the floor with that type of finish. Sounds dangerous!
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i tried boots and it was way worse if you can believe that.
it IS dangerous, i do the same tricks over and over. but the reason they hired me and not a regular gogo dancer or stripper was because they wanted someone to be able to use the whole pole, i get paid well to dance so I can't complain, just wish i could do more on it, i'd get so much better too.
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I am glad you brought this up and do not wish to highjack your thread, however I have heard that both the brass and ss from X-pole are brushed which is supposed to be "enhanced grip". I have worked on brushed ss and it was never possible for me personally to grip it. Ever. Even with DRYHANDS. I am wondering if anyone has had experience with either of the two or if both and found the brass is grippy but the ss is not, or they are both not grippy…. I wish I could explain why brushed isn't grippy but I really don't know enough about that kind of stuff. I just know what works for me so far.
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I am assuming it's brushed because its not polished, it is very matte and not shiny. I love my xpoles which are chrome and titanium, have not used the xpole brass one.
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Tarapebbles… be careful on that pole! If you can pole on that you can pole on anything!
Aviva, I don't know enough about those finishes to offer feedback, hopefully someone can offer some good info. I prefer SS, then chrome, then brass. I like powder coat but it burns my skin so I rarely use it.
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I work with brushed aluminum at my club. Vinyl makes it so much worse, but treated leather MIGHT work? Sometimes bare skin is the best thing, unfortunately :/
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What about trying Cramer Firm Grip spray? It's really really sticky.
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I use the cramer firm grip (which I find too sticky for my xpoles) but it still doesn't work great, I like the itac better, but only used 2, has anyone used itac 3 or 4????
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I use itac 4 at times but also find I need to put a touch of dry hands on top to stop the slip ! I prefer it to itac 2.
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I also have the brushed brass x pole! If my skin is dry I slip. really helps with that! And making sure my skin is well moisturised a day before I pole.
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@Paunobs… Thanks! Yes, I DO feel like my legs are too dry for the brush finish. i will try the . I have pole pyshics lotion but always afraid to put it on right before I pole.
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I have been on a brushed steel pole before and I will agree that they SUCK! There is a product called Grrrip that I know a few work with (http://www.titansupport.com/products/workout-essentials/grrrip-lotion.html) that may be an option. If the club is not willing to take the pole down then there is not much you can do. If you feel unsafe on the pole DO NOT attempt stuff aerially. A friend of mine totally crashed onto her back doing an ayesha…..it was not pretty.
There are many different types of brushing. Typically clubs are going to go with the cheapest option which is going to be a cheap stainless or even galvanized steel pole. I ahve not been on the X SS or brass so I cannot comment on those poles.
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Can you have them wrap the pole with tape, or liquid latex? Anything? :/
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i just ordered some ultra , hope that will help my skin on my legs
@amy i'm wondering if i could find a cheap option to somehow finish the pole with something I bet they would. what kind of tape? and I know nothing about liquid latex?
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and thanks for all the words and advice guys! xoxox 🙂
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