I haven't danced in well over a year (okay, a stint in Vegas here or there) but I missed the actual "dancing" aspect of it and now I've finally got the space and privacy for my own! I procured an x-pole (50mm chrome) and I while I am really satisfied with it (really sturdy) other than the fact it freaking HURTS!
Now, I know I'm a little out of practice, and I danced on both brass and brushed stainless steel ones in clubs and I remember being bruised, etc, no biggie, but when I try to do trick on this pole, my skin really sticks and PULLS. So much so that I can hardly do anything where I hold on with only my legs. Furthermore, moving from one position to another is practically out of the question. I remember this feeling a liiittle bit when I first learned, but not to this extent.
Has anyone else had this problem? Does it go away with practice? I feel like such a wimp, and I'm sure my skin's not gotten THAT flabby in a year's time. I think it might be the finish on the pole, which would suck because it is beautiful and cost me quite a bit (esp. since I'm not dancing now). I remember brass being squeaky (and dirty) and that brushed stainless hard to hold, but nothing like this sticking and ripping feeling. owwwww.
Please advise!



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