Not sure what move I did.

CherryTreats started this discussion · 7/18/2009

There's a picture that I just posted and it looks like the Scorpio but I didn't fully extend my leg out, and watching over the video again I really liked the way it looked while I was spinning. 😬 I was still using my legs at my knees to hold on to the pole, but I know if I can do that I can sure as heck can do the Scorpio. 😁 Pole burn does go away at least the inverting part of it, I still can't get use to the pole sits! Of course I'm always trying to practice at night (2am) when everyone is sleeping, including my neighbor downstairs! Lol, the good thing is that I don't land hard at all! 💪 Lol my niece walks around harder on the floor than anything I do on the pole. 😜

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LondonCalling · 7/18/2009
Because your torso is facing the pole, it's closer to the inverted thigh hold than the scorpio. For the inverted thigh hold all you need to do is bring the leg that you were about to drop backward directly in front of you. If you had just left your legs connected together on the pole with your ankles touching that move would be the inverted crucifix. The scorpio would have your back against the pole with the leg closest to the pole holding you up. Veena has a free vid up for the Gemini and she always recommends that you learn it from the floor first. So watch the video and try the the Gemini (crossing with your left leg) and then learn the Scorpio (crossing with your right leg). Once you've gotten them both down, you can slide down the pole alternating the hold and that's called Windshield Wipers. It's hard to keep up with the names of moves, but try http://wikipole.org for a and search the Pole Move List Directory. They haven't finished the spin one yet, but the move list should help you figure out what it is you've accomplished 😀
CherryTreats · 7/18/2009
Thank you 😀 I didn't even pay attention to my body and which way I was facing lol, I always do the inverted Crucifix. I was just testing the water to see how good of a grip I had on the pole. I kind of have the Gemini down now, I just need to practice more on "sticking to the pole" and stayin up! 😛 I know within the next couple of months I'll be windshield wiping my pole. 😀 Ugh the one move I want to do is the Fallen Angel! I think it's just pretty and can't wait to get it down. Time to crunch in alot of pole sits for the burn! 😛
miss fern · 8/10/2009
I too am wondering if the move I just did has a name. It is the last pic in my profile gallery. I got into it from a forearm grip butterfly, but it looks a bit scorpio-ish too. Any ideas?
EVamp83 · 8/10/2009
It's pretty much a gemini, but with your shoulder on the other side of the pole 🤔 . Not sure if there's a name for it though... Looks cool! 😀