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think im ready to try the bow and arrow have the thigh hold release down and am dying to try this anyone have any helpful hints so i don't fall on my head? 🤸 thnx!
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It is alot easier than it looks. Surprisingly, I got the bow and arrow the first time I tried it from the thigh hold. Practice it low at first .Grip tight with both hands ,expect a slight drop into the vertical position but hooking of the ankle is the key to the proper gripping and balance. I find it sexier, more sensual and alot easier to slide down the pole slowly in the bow and arrow position than to bend back up to finish. Hope that helps,joni
To avoid a fall, try practicing from a elbow stand then hand stand then finally thigh hold or from the pencil mount. Practicing it from the first two will get your body use to the position, and when you do try it from the thigh hold Joni is right be ready for a bit of a drop so hold on tight 👍
well am still a little scared but that hasnt stopped me any other time will be trying it probably christmas or eve although am worried about hurting myself right before the new years eve party im hosting one of the things am looking foward to is finally getting people on the pole feel a little better as saw Jamilla D. dvd and she said the move is not as risky as it looks plus now i know what to expect so will hold tight and hope for the best ☀️ thnx and happy holidays
i did it tonight (christmas) thanks to those who gave adxice! 🫡
Congrats pole-twista, I told you it is a lot easier than it looks. Dont forget to arch your back and point your toes when in the bow and arrow position for a more sexier, artistic shape. Joni
thanks! 😀 ya i have to keep the toe pointing in mind tend to forget 😉
After seeing you guys say it was easy - I tried to bow and arrow - and ignored the voice in my head telling my I couldn't do it - I was too slippy - it was too hard - it was too scary - it would hurt - I woudl fall --- and just DID IT! And I suceeded 😀 YAY! But then I got a bit cocky and I DID slip and fall and hurt myself hahahaha! So my advice is to surround your pole with pillows -- because I kept landing on my knees and it really hurts - especially if you accidentally don't hook your top foot around! But it's true that it's not as hard as you think - just make sure you can do a crossed legged release or a falling angel first - and also practice the half bow and arrow (which is the same leg position as bow and arrow, but your hands are both on the floor shoulder width apart). If you can do those - you're good to go! 😀 Good luck everyone!
Great Job!!!! yes i had a huge pillow on the floor first time but have already gotten very comfortable with this move progression is great! ☀️
