Innocent26
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I posted a few months ago with the exact same problem. I’ve found that using the wax surfers usually have is amazing for grip. I am a little weary about becoming too dependent on it but before I used it, I was getting so fed up with slipping that I was ready to get rid of the pole!
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Thank you all so much for the advice – you have given me motivation to keep trying! I was getting so fed up with it last night but will try all the tips and make sure I am fully warmed up (I do warm up and stretch before I start but probably not enough).
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Ok will def get some vodka this week and let u know how it goes 🙂
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Thanks Mondberg! Will try some vodka now – so far have been using window cleaner as that is what x-pole manufacturers recommend. It cleans the pole nicely but hasn't made any difference to grip. I don't put on lotion the days before I practice but will also shower before.
Just feeling a little deflated as I can't do any of the things I learnt in class on my own pole 🙁 Have to keep telling myself to keep trying and it should improve!
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Thanks so much for the reply. My pole is brand new – its a 45mm chrome x pole. The one I use in class is 50mm but I have quite small hands so decided to drop down a size for my own one. I have noticed it is slightly harder for the leg grip and I need to squeeze harder but my main problem is just slide straight down whether I am gripping with hands or legs – at the moment I can barely climb up it which I have no problems doing in class 🙁 Have tried keeping the room at different temperatures but that hasn't made much of a difference and I don't know what else to try now.
Congratulations on the pregnancy 🙂 Exciting! I will def check out the pole jams, just need to build a bit of confidence (and learn to grip on my pole!) before I join