Figuring out what exatcly the problem is.

JorShi started this discussion · 5/17/2010

Hey ladies! I haven’t been in the site much and I miss it so much. So this is my first start to coming back. I need some advice or just your thoughts on what is going on up in my brain. I have been taking classes at a local studio to help with my transitions into learning stuff on my own. I’m having some issue when I get home thou. As soon as I start to pole at home I lose all motivation to learn new things or try things I could do in class. They have brass poles and I feel so strong when I go to class and get stuff done. It feels like their pole is either smaller or bigger than mine. Maybe it is just the material that is making it feel different only cause I really don’t think it is smaller or bigger. When I get to practicing at home it just doesn’t come to me or feel it like I do in class. Is it just that chrome is harder to work with than brass. Am I just psyching myself out? Does anyone else have this problem. Do they have pole psychiatrist, I really need some life guidance or something.

5 replies

chemgoddess1 · 5/17/2010
A lot has to do with putting yourself in the mental position to pole. When you go to class you are paying for it. It is a dedicated place and you probably prepare differently when you go there as opposed to being at home. There are so many distractions at home that take away from the whole experience. Chrome is going to be a little slipperier than brass and you may have a size difference (50mm vs 45), so you may have all 3 things working against you. As with anything, you have to MAKE the time at home. Write it on your calendar, schedule it, whatever, but that time frame is for nothing besides pole.
JorShi · 5/17/2010
Thank you! That does make sense. I will just prepare myself like I would if I were going to class. I defintely think that the whole slippery chrome is what is really killing me. I love brass but if I really ever want to perform and compete I will need to learn chorme. I just need to love my pole like I love them at class. I need to figure out how to slip and stick all at the same time. Lol, now how to do it for a whole hour. 🤸 Thanks Chem! 🧿
LittleC · 5/18/2010
Hi Jorshi - I had similar issues when I started. The more you work on your chrome pole, the better it will get. It is really different from the brass, but some things will come easier for you! I usually structure my practice on my chrome pole with warming up, and then moving through practicing all my spins - that slip that chrome has is awesome for that! Then, after that, your pole will be nice and warm (with a heck of a lot more stick) - so then you can move into your holds, etc. Do you have a space at home where you like to pole and can get into it? When I first was getting started I needed my space cleared out and my husband out of the house so I could play my music loud. I had to really work hard to get into it - then it got easier. Just keep at it - the fact that you are posting here and asking for help shows that you have the intention! Have fun! 🥂 🥂
nymphdancer · 5/18/2010
I can relate to the brass thing. I go to a club that has a brass pole on it I'm superwoman! I can do all sorts of inverts and things, my spins are long and beautiful. Come home grab my stainless steel and weeeeeeeeeeeeee slide right down 😈 chrome is in the middle we have those at the studio I'm taking lessons at. 🙄 I want to get good enough that it doesn't matter. I look at it this way, I have to work harder on my pole at home which is not a bad thing because it makes me stronger and better for the other poles. If that makes any sense...
Veena · 5/18/2010
I think sometimes its a matter of not warming up enough, when your at home. A person can get distracted and wander off to check on this or do that..... and before you know it your cold and the pole is cold as well. In studio your focused and pole is the only thing your thinking about. You also have the added factor of all eyes on you when in class. That can be the added boost you need to psyche yourself into performing better. As long as you warm your pole and body well, the chrome should grip nicely....but, no it wont be as nice as brass! I have a Titanium x pole and feel its very equivalent to brass so you could think about upgrading too. 🌸