Slippery X-Pole!!!

I’ve seen this issue so many times. I just stick to stainless, there are a couple of big companies out there that sell them. I got mine from Platinum Stages I think, never had an issue. Also if your planning on competing almost all contests will use stainless.

I’d also love to know if there has been any improvements?

I feel like I’ve been going through a similar thing: https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/Home_sweet_home_20140228090342

Recently I’ve had a much better pole session at home but still not studio level. I also know the frustration you’re feeling. It is extremely discouraging to come home and want to show off to your husband and look like a complete mess.

I’m new to pole.. But I’m staying determined. I do feel like your instructor has a valid point about building muscle. Thats how I’m looking at it. You see these super strong pole dancers dancing on lampposts and street signs without a care about the metal type. That’s my hope I guess…. to just be able to pole regardless of the material. I mean there are the grippier poles, but if you’re only using them… if you go to a studio, a convention, a workshop… you might have trouble. I’m not 100% sure what they would use… but I’m trying to learn to be adaptable.

So yeah, I’m trying to stay positive… but yes, its not always easy. Especially as a beginner, when it seems really easy to just give up… but stick with it. I’m going to…and I guess we’ll see how it goes!

Also, take a look at your pole and make sure it has a consistent finish and polish. These are photos from 3 month old chrome poles that I didn’t know had issues because you can’t see it in the dark or if you are not shining a light at it. I know companies say it doesn’t make a difference, but I have a lot of women who will tell you there is a huge difference in their ability to stay on a pole that looks “brushed” and very slightly orange than one that is fully polished and fully chromed. Also, sometimes this is in patches and sometimes it goes all around the pole. Put your pole on spin, get close, look for your reflection and the polish quality. Do this at different heights as well.

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I have an S Factor Pole and its chrome When I bought my pole I didn’t even know that X Poles even existed (2005.) I have had it in my apartment for 3 years and it is a pain because I have sweaty everything, so at time’s I’m too slick. as for the room temp I just heat up my living room so the pole isn’t too cool on my skin and so I’m not cold while I’m practicing. Unfortunately using the hair dryer to warm myself up or the pole never worked. I literally have to warm up with my pole. I don’t know why it has to be that way, but I guess that is the best way for me to get my grip. I have to establish my relationship with my pole before it will cooperate. I have used so many products and I guess it comes down to how much do you want to stick? I recently discovered a spray called Firm Grip and it was used mainly by golfers and baseball players, but now pole dancers and aerialists are using it too. Caution it is extremely sticky! so just a little is fine. I found it on the Pole and Ariel website, but I think they might be sold out so look for it on Amazon or even at your local sporting goods store. I would only use it on your hands. If you want something for your body iTac and the other products are fine for that. Also Cleo the Hurricane has a good mix of regular products that you combine and put on your body that makes your body sticky (interesting concoction). If you put the Firm grip on your skin you may have a painful experience, so I do not recommend that.

After reading some of the responses I’ve never thought about sanding my chrome pole because I thought that it would damage the pole. I’ll think about that.
DancePantsPrincess, question for ya? What type of pole does your studio use? My studio uses brass which is so helpful, but they were special ordered because our ceilings are really high and I think poles stop at 14 or 15 ft. Our ceilings are like 18ft. Maybe if your studio didn’t special order like mine then you could buy the brand and type that they have.

I’m not going to sand it. It was a thought, but I had the same thought process as you, so no I will not be doing that.

Where can you find the greased lightning? I take it it’s the blue one – the degreaser?

My x-pole 40mm xpert chrome is a year old and is STILL slippery!!! Anyone got any advice?

Oh I just bought the purple power degreaser in the USA! so I’m going to try it now I’m back home – fingers crossed it works