RebelRaiser started this discussion ·
I am honestly curious as to the which others believe is easier in regards to learning, static pole or spinning? I have hear some say that doing tricks and learning on a static pole is easier, while others say they have a lot easier time doing things on a spinning pole. I want to hear what everyone thinks! Opinions!
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Veena ·
I don't think one is easier then another, I do think teaching a new move should be done on static with out heels, but there are studios that only teach on spin with heels. So it's really a matter of what your use to. It can also depend on what your working on, spins like a front hook take are technically less difficult, then the static from walking front hook. However, I teach most spins as a static from standing (no walking into it until you become stronger) this is usually the easiest of all for someone to understand and hold. Working on spinning pole during inverts and climbs can be more challenging for sure. It's really personally preference, if you start off on spinny you'll find creating moment on a static pole challenging, if you start off on static you might become dizzy easily and have a hard time keeping the pole spinning.
I started off on spin mode and now spins are impossible for me on static! :( I think my grip is too tight but I really wish I had learned everything on static first. A lot of other poles I have encountered don't have spin mode at all.
It's a difficult question with no definite answer since static and spinning is in a way almost two different apparatus. Or a bit like comparing ice hockey and field hockey (not that I've been into any ;)) if you understand what I mean. It is of course easier to make a pose SPIN for long on spinning, but the difficulty will instead be the HOLD. Transitioning between tricks on spinning can be very much more challenging than on static. But on the other hand, some particular transitions can get help from the spinning forces and make them easier. It depends on which the tricks are and also in which direction we are being spun. Climbing nicely easily becomes a hell on spinning. A little too fast and you'll have to work hard for it. Most people seem to find inverting more difficult on spinning. When working on static we have to care for holding our poses and not rush through everything, but as a matter of fact I think this applies even more to spinning. It's like it takes that you give each move more time for things not to look stressed. Studios obviously work in different ways when it comes to which of the modes to teach to beginners, but anyway from what I've heard and seen, it seems that most people would recommend learning combos etc on static first (I would recommend that too), and I guess there's a reason behind it. Looking through my own response, my answer obviously seems to be that static is easier, but it's and "averaged" opinion. It does still depend!
I think of the static pole as a "drawing board". I literally SAY to myself when I'm switching to static, "back to the drawing board"-because it's where I go to really focus on my basics. I learn new tricks with the static pole and then switch to spin mode. Doing spins I would say is more challenging on static mode. But then with spin mode, you have to train your body to create shapes and poses using the laws of physics. Sure, you are only posing on spin mode, but you are also controlling the nature of the spin, how fast and slow you go, how to angle your body to flow with the momentum, etc. I prefer to dance and perform on spinning pole because I think it looks prettier, but ultimately if I've been spending too much time on spin, I still go back to static because I feel it's best to learn BOTH to be a well-rounded pole dancer. Some of the sexiest routines are done with static pole, and I've found more pleasure and versatility in working with both, instead of only one.
Youngs7 ·
Hi Guys, I must say that it is my belief that learning on a static pole is better. Unfortunately, I was being taught on a spinning pole and can not do any of the cool moves learned on the spinning to transition onto the static. I was very disappointed that when I would go to the studio, I could do some awesome spins and moves, but after I would come home and attempt the same on my static pole, it was impossible. I think that I wasted time and money but I wanted to give it some time. It is discouraging that I have invested time and money into expensive classes and I would say that I have nothing to show unless I am using spin mode. :( My grip is way to tight and I am unsure as to everything else I am doing wrong to effect the same on a static pole. I am looking for a pole studio that only uses static poles and will learn from static first and when I feel like I made enough progress, then I will transition using spinning mode but the static pole will always be my first source for learning my moves. I hope that helps.
Personally, I prefer static pole because I feel more secure in learning and holding out poses (although I feel that spinning forces help with things like jade and knee hold). I also like learning moves on static so I can find balance points and build my strength. I think it is more difficult to invert on spinny (I'm going to have to work on that), but spinny certainly looks pretty. I'm glad I learned on static, and although I have a pole that does both, I spend most of my time on static.
I always learn everything on static. Without a doubt. I think you need to master the move before adding spin. In my studio we learn on static and I'm glad we do, it means we can focus on holding the move more. If we had spin I think I'd put too much effort into trying to spin than actually focusing on the principles of the move! Spin is beautiful though and I do love it now that I am used to it :)
