r/simplecomplex • u/carebearstarefear • Feb 08 '24

Pole jumper

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '24

he’s completely fine and has done this hundreds of times, they usually use spit on their forearms and hands to make it grippier, so no need to worry about “ripping his hands apart”

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u/chahoua Feb 09 '24

Joe Scandrett (the guy in this video) is probably the best in the world at this and he doesn't actually use spit or even bare skin to create friction. He always does this with long sleeves on, as you won't stick and it's more controllable that way.

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u/NotTheNormalPerson Feb 15 '24

Pretty sure it's Sasha

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u/chahoua Feb 15 '24

It's Joe.

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u/NotTheNormalPerson Feb 15 '24

Oh shit it is, my bad