Anyone ever launch themselves off pole?
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I landed flat on my back, which was probably good because it spread out the impact. And my ponytail cushioned my head :) I still can't believe I didn't break anything or do more damage!
Worst I've done is when I was learning about the CKR the first time, and I slipped right off the pole and hit the floor...hard! I landed on my lower back, which normally would sound bad, but my back is so crazy strong from carrying a backpack for most of my life, it didn't hurt me at all. It did, however, wake my roommate, who was sleeping on the couch. He woke up, mumbled something at me about being okay, and when he confirmed I was fine, he fell asleep again. 😉 Not too long after, I did achieve the CKR!🌸
miki ·
I recently fell from a plain old reverse handstand. I lost my balance and experienced a painful face dive. I had a black eye for a week (I`m sure people thought I had been physically assaulted or something like that :-|). It was a major reminder for me to be very careful and in control at all time.
My two best falls: Doing gemini/scorpio leg switches at my birthday party in front of a dozen friends. Missed the pole entirely and WHAM on my back! Teaching a class, standing in the middle of the floor in heels just talking. Lost balance, feet flew out from under me, WHAM on my ass! Apparently I only fall with an audience!
One of my first scorpio handstand attempts. I was having a hard time finding the balance point, I got my legs off the pole and fell over backwards, twisting my back as my body went around the pole...not very graceful! I didn't hurt myself badly though I was sore for a couple days. Advil to the rescue! ;)
spinnygirl - OMG, I kick my dog on accident too! Usually doing a reverse grab. It's usually his fault though cuz he thinks I am playing and tries to bite my feet.
I once kicked my dog in the head as he wandered in front of me in the middle of practicing a routine right when I was doing a fan kick. The sound of platform heel contacting with beagle head was decidedly unpleasant, but he learned not to walk near the pole when I am on it, and considering he doesn't learn anything normally(not the brightest of dog, although we love him very much, lol), it really must have hurt him too, although he showed no sign that it had at the time.
What a wonderful thread!!! I feel somuch less stupid now! My 13 pound Lochien furball only got clocked in the head twice (accident I swear) before he learned to stand off the carpet with a bemused look on his face! Veena, thanks so very much for sharing the bloopers.... I have sometimes been to embarassed to struggle for a move in class thinking I'm the only one who ever does but you totally inspired me! XOX
EVamp83 ·
I torpedoed straight down on my first serious holly drop attempt. (I was lucky, only minor shoulder ouchies). Needless to say, I shelfed that one for months after!
Spazz420 ·
IN PUBLIC! Was at my old studio and this brand new girl was just watching the class finish up and was going to do her 1st lesson so i show off with a gemini to scorpio switch with no hands, but i was not holding right and when i did the switch i came crashing down into my head, im glad im a klutz and know how to fall and i freaked everyone out. oh and once i was in heels back when i was very new and my shoes went one way and i went the other i wish i wouldve got that one on video
