New to pole and NO grip...

The Vivacious G started this discussion · 2/3/2014

Am I the only new poler with absolutely no grip AND calluses? I'm sooooo frustrated at not being able to hold the pole for the spins I need to move up a level. I need to do them one-handed and I find it almost impossible with no grip. My fan kicks are slippery and any kind of pull-up on the pole is pretty pointless. The part that gets me though is that I do have a callus on each hand that sometimes opens like a blister. Anywho.... sorry for the rant, I'm just very frustrated and feel stuck.

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The Vivacious G · 2/3/2014
Thanks Ann! I'm actually very sweaty and slippery. Not dry at all. Would the iTac help with that? I've used some weird grip that I purchased at my studio, but it doesn't really help. It leaves a white powdery film on my hands as well as the pole and them my sweaty hands create a nasty pasty film everywhere. I started using Windex instead of alcohol on the pole, but it only helps the first, maybe the second, time I spin. :(
Veena · 2/3/2014
If we're talking about hands and they are sweaty try gloves or dry hands, might grip on it's own works for some. I don't recommend itac for sweat. Others love Dirty girl http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dirty-Girl-Poletice-100-Organic-Grip-for-sweaty-palms-bodies-/290893335637 so you could try that. If you have issues with dry skin or cold poles this combo is amazing on all pole finishes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgvvc2uvcFw Over all grip takes time to build up, try using some of the conditioning lessons for hands and forearms to build strength. :)
The Vivacious G · 2/3/2014
Thanks Veena! My hands are SUPER sweaty. Even when I'm cold. I will check out the Dirty Girl. :)
RockNAngel · 2/3/2014
Not many people post about the grip I use but I swear by it... When I am on static I use either titegrip or dry hands but when I am learning harder tricks or am on spin... I go for Cramers Firm Grip... I order it from a medical supply place and it's great and definitely does the job!