Got one of my dream moves!

Shellectra · 2011-03-13T07:35:04+00:00

Hey guys! I just wanted to share my excitement!! I have a few "dream moves" that I put on a pedestal of "may not ever get" when I started poling late last year. Straight edge with body away from the pole was one of them. Well guess what I did tonight!! And I held it with steady core strength for 5 seconds, which felt amazing!!! it felt strong and balanced, and I dismounted neatly whohoo. I am pumped! I can't do elbow grip yet which is depressing me, but glad I got this in forearm grip at least :) http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198899_10150209953148206_532948205_9179610_4805868_n.jpg Now to one day get my other dream moves.. the carthweel mount and handspring mount, so far I think I will NEVER get these :(

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Shellectra · 4/18/2011
This morning when I woke up and checked Facebook updates I saw your photos and thought omg!!! I am so trying that! So there you go I did, hehe. I did a straight edge too but hubby got a dodgy pic, I'll try for a better one next time hehe
Jenn PoleLush · 4/18/2011
Beautiful! Doesn't it feel good when you "get" it...love that. I just keep doing that move over and over once it "clicks". I may take you up on the blacking out the background...looks sweet 🙂
Shellectra · 4/18/2011
Thanks Jen! You can send it to me at mailto:[email protected] if you like :)
Pisces Poler · 5/14/2011
Shellectra- you are an absolute inspiration! They are amazing moves! Only ever having 8 lessons in a studio I'm also relying on this awesome site. Although I'm only new to this, I have found it so helpful! Keep up the good work, you really make my day knowing what you have achieved on your own from home. It gives me hope LOL!! :) Ps. I might take you up on that black out photo too if you aren't too swamped with them! I just have to get one worthy first!! ;)
Dancing Paws · 5/14/2011
If I could get teh kamikaze I'd be satisfied. http://www.triagedesign.co.uk/wikipole/index.php5?title=Kamikaze
Shellectra · 5/15/2011
Thank you 5 butterflys!!! Yes you can achieve a lot with a home pole, and the lessons on here were just what I needed!! My strength has increased sooo much, my biceps are huge LOL. And yes please email me pics and I can black out the background/s for you, I love doing it and dont get sent many so email me :) The one tip I have is let your body rest for a day or 2 in between poling sessions, especially when you start getting into split grip and inverted moves. I find resting up well prepares me for the next practice and I avoid injury that could happen if I over pole. It's hard to rest, cos I feel I will 'forget' moves but I think sometimes its better the longer you put between a move if your having trouble with it!
LopsiJulie · 5/16/2011
wow! how exciting! I hope to achieve what you have someday! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! PS. I also might take you up on your black out of photos :) Cause let's face it my kitchen isn't that nice to look at!
vickiezoo · 5/17/2011
Hey congrats the straight edge and aysha look fabulous and strong!!! I also feel like i will never get handspring ..... but am happy working on these from an invert.
Shellectra · 5/17/2011
Thanks guys! If anyone wants the background of their pole pic/s blacked out I can do it just email me at mailto:[email protected] i love doing it :) I can do any color background really!
MichelleH · 5/17/2011
Hey there! The Kamikaze is also called Cocoon and there's a whole facebook group devoted to it if you want to have a look
mizvix · 5/21/2011
firstly, congrats on the moves! Success breeds success, and you're working on some difficult moves! blackout question for you..... i have doubles photos i like an hopefully taking more soon but worry that they would be too intricate to blackout? the studio background really detracts from them!
Shellectra · 5/22/2011
thanks mizvix!!!! they may take me more time with more arms and legs in the shot but I can let you know if they are okay to do! email them if you like and i'll take a look :)