Spinning Pole Struggles! :(

Starfox407997 started this discussion · 5/23/2014

Real quick, I have been pole dancing for many years now. A few years ago I injured my leg and was unable to dance for quite some time. I am now trying to get back in shape and continue to grow where I left off. Ok, my issue. I love spinning pole. However, when I am up on the pole spinning I can never seem to keep momentum no matter what moves or combinations used. If I do a straight pull up while spinning the seems like it can go for days, but when doing moves or tricks I just can't seem to keep it going. Any advise??

3 replies

Lina Spiralyne · 5/24/2014
Remember extended poses will make the spin slower until you decrease radius again. That could be why you're spinning fast in a straight pull up but not in for example in a leg hang. Make sure the pole isn't a bit overtightened, that will make it stop faster. Smooth transitions are important, pulling and tugging while going in and out of tricks can be a momentum killer. Have you recorded yourself? Sometimes people think they start off with a lot of momentum but then when they see it they realize it was not so fast after all. If you have recorded it, would you mind showing it? It would make it easier for us to spot the problem.
mesevers5811 · 5/24/2014
Also, check to see if your pole is level. If it's not, it could be warbling and causing drag.
Starfox407997 · 6/2/2014
As far as the pole goes, it is permanent so there is no issue with tightness...I don't think...and the pole is definitely level, double checked it just to be safe. ;) Thinking about it now, I can see the possibility of the smooth transitions may be one, if not the, cause. Though I am usually quite fluid on the ground, perhaps up on the pole may be a different story that what is in my head. lol. LOl...I feel like a total dork. I have recorded my self dance before, but have never shown them to anyone! :P I will see what I can do about posting one on here though. Thank you for your responses!