Recording pole progress

CloSmo started this discussion · 9/16/2013

Hey everyone, I was wondering how you guys would recommend this. At the moment I use my phone video recorder - but I was wondering if it'd be beneficial to invest in a (fairly cheap) video camera? Because I am back at pole class and pole stretch and strength I'm, hoping to improve a bit more than what I have been and I really want to record myself! I just watched a video of my when I first started doing the front and back hooks and it took 7-9 minutes before I could convince myself that I could do it. Yay! So I know it's beneficial for me to record my practices so I know where I've come from. I just want opinions on which way is better. To buy or not to buy? That is the question.

9 replies

calipolepixie · 9/17/2013
Get an HD Flip, they are great, super easy to use and reasonably priced. I love mine.
Lee lee · 9/17/2013
It sounds like you are already seeing the benefit, so yeah, I would definitely recommend getting a video camera. I don't have have anything fancy, a Sony. If you can wait, you could probably get a good deal on Black Friday or Boxing Day.
CloSmo · 9/17/2013
Yeah I'm not in a giant rush to get one. I was just wondering whether it'd be worth the investment. I was curious as to what other polers use. I know you can get some pretty good deals, but I wanted to ask the more experienced polers what they thought! Seems the camera is the way to go :)
Krista Bocko · 9/17/2013
I have a vado--very compact--and a little tripod (called Joby). LOVE THEM. I highly recommend regular video'ing.
CloSmo · 9/18/2013
I can't find where to buy the vado or the flip? The direct links on the site don't appear to be workin for me... Though they look pretty good. I like that the USB is part of the camera. I will keep looking
calipolepixie · 9/19/2013
Go to Amazon.com and do a search for Vado, Flip HD or Kodak Playfull HD. You can also get a regular high megapixel photo camera too with video camera capabilities OR if you have an iphone or ipad, I know alot of gals that use that to video tape themselves too. Hope that helps!
calipolepixie · 9/19/2013
Go to Amazon.com and do a search for Vado, Flip HD or Kodak Playfull HD. You can also get a regular high megapixel photo camera too with video camera capabilities OR if you have an iphone or ipad, I know alot of gals that use that to video tape themselves too. Hope that helps!
calipolepixie · 9/19/2013
Go to Amazon.com and do a search for Vado, Flip HD or Kodak Playfull HD. You can also get a regular high megapixel photo camera too with video camera capabilities OR if you have an iphone or ipad, I know alot of gals that use that to video tape themselves too. Hope that helps!
CloSmo · 9/19/2013
Thanks Cali! I absolutely forgot about Amazon!