My Grip Is Still Slipping, Now What Should I Do?

Gripping the pole is a really big challenge for most people who are just learning how to pole dance. It takes time for the grip in your hands to develop the strength to hold your body weight so in the meantime,
most beginner dancers fall back on grip aids when they first start out.
Common grip aids comes in pastes, liquids, sprays, and powders.
You should always use a grip aid that is designed for sports. Most beginners think they can use baby powder as a substitute and this is a huge mistake! Don't' do it! Baby powder is not a suitable grip aid for pole dancing.
A good grip aid can do many things for you including drying out the hands if you are sweaty, creating a light moisture for a "tack" if you have dry hands, and anything in-between.
Most people have different skin types and this will affect which grip aid is right for you.
If you are a nervous sweater, try something with an antiperspirant in it. If you have dry hands, try something like a paste that adds a bit of moisture.
Never use oils or lotions!
Don't even use them in the same day you choose to dance. Lotions and oils can leave a filmy residue on your skin. Just because you put it on in the morning doesn't mean you are in the clear when you attend class that evening.
Another important factor is the finish of the pole and the climate of your individual area. Humidity combined with your unique skin type against the various pole finishes available will all play a factor in your ability to grip.
Experimentation is best. Yes it is a headache to try a product that may not work however; there is no other way to go about it unless you know a local studio that has everything in stock for you to sample.
Common products include:
Tac 2
Mighty Grip
Tite Grip
Dew Point
Dry Hands
When you are pole dancing at home, experimentation with various products will be your best bet.
It is worth the added expense and don't skimp on this important part of learning to pole dance. Your safety is important and you want to be able to grip as best as you can, especially in the beginning.
As time passes and your hand strength improves, you may find that you don't need the grip aid at all anymore.
A good clean pole and clean hands may be all you need.
Keeping your pole clean is also key. Your hands have naturally occurring oils which can build up on the pole as you dance. Clean your pole regularly with disinfecting wipes.
Baby wipes have been comely suggested to clean your pole but are not recommended since some baby wipes have lotions built into the wipe to soften the babies skin. Those lotions will make you pole slick - not what you need!
I prefer Seventh Generation cleaning wipes. They are disinfecting, earth friendly, natural, and easy to use is a jiff!
When your pole is clean and you have tried it all, just keep working at building your hand strength and don't give up. Nobody said pole was easy and part of the whole body workout is your grip. Give it time and play it safe!
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