purchase Dry Hands. It is by far the best grip aid for polers. I use it in my lessons, at home and I used it to compete last year in the Pole2Pole UK. What ever you do, don't cover your pole in liquid chalk as it will rub off on all of your clothing, and you will start to rely on the grip to do purchase Dry Hands. It is by far the best grip aid for polers. I use it in my lessons, at home and I used it to compete last year in the Pole2Pole UK. What ever you do, don't cover your pole in liquid chalk as it will rub off on all of your clothing, and you will start to rely on the grip to do your tricks, which obviously you don't want to do. You want to be able to do the tricks yourself, the grip should be a now and again thing until you feel comfortable doing the move you are trying to do! Dry hands all the way :-) But to stop the actual pole being slippy, just clean it with warm water. DDon't out any chemicals or anything on it as it could make it greasy. Also, try not to out moisturiser or anything on your legs as that will rub off on the pole and also make it greasy. Happy poling! ~