You have the greatest chance of being grabbed around the torso by the statue. That means I'd need to apply lube from shoulders to waist.

[Senku takes a left at the racks of vinyl clothing, never pausing in his explanation.]

But if it keeps flowing or drips, it'll get on your feet and the floor. Just like you said, it'll make it harder for you to run away.

[There's the rope. He grabs a couple packages to do a quick comparison.]

Something around your waist to act as a shield would make all the difference.