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Checking in for May, I don’t know if I’m any lower… But maybe I’m squarer (and maybe that’s just my upper body bending towards the camera last month)

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Day 23.

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Also trying to get out of superman into like a leg hang was awfully sticky on brass! I forgot to mention that.

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Baby dragon, I know i wrote a lot in this thread so I don’t blame you for missing it, but the place I tried out today had 50mm poles when I’m used to 45.

I didn’t think anything was easier besides my first climb. But everything else was more or less equal, except for the shoulder mounts. :/

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Ok, so when I first climbed I was like “oh these poles are nice” I’m not sure if it was the grip of the brass or what… But I found shoulder mounting difficult. I’m not sure why. I was fine with moves like split grip Ayesha and butterfly though. Hm.

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Day 22

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Actually I asked the studio when I shot them an email to see what level/class i should attend. They were super friendly and helpful and that gave me a good impression of the studio. However when I was looking up studios to attend on vacation I was wayyyy more interested in timing/schedule than anything else… and turns out nothing worked with my schedule. But I hadnt even considered pole size or finish when I was looking…

Unfortunately there aren’t many studios near me either… I have 2 that are almost an hour away in opposite directions (the one I go to and the one I’m checking out tomorrow). Then past that there are maybe a few more if I go past an hour and a half (+tolls or train tickets)…

I mean, it is what it is… I’m not going to knock it til I’ve tried it.. maybe the brass stickiness will make up for it being wider?!?

I was really curious if anyone else considers poles. And I’m so happy to hear whatever one thinks on both side of the fence… I think I’m standing on the fence… I’m considering it, but not letting it deter me.

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I’m home from work now… But I have a continuing Ed class tonight that could be great of a total snooze… But either way keep the responses coming!

I love hearing everyone’s opinions (that’s why I asked). I can see both sides. If I was traveling I may not care to even ask… But since I’m trying to scope out my “local” (ok I don’t know if almost an hour away in a different state is local) options I’m doing more comparing than I think I normally would. I am happy I knew they were 50s going into it so I’m mentally prepared. The owner did say they were planning on replacing a few with 45s in the future… But ya never know if/when that will happen. They were so nice when answering my questions the 50mms didn’t have me running away!

We’ll see how it goes tomorrow. 😳

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Day 21

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Day 20.

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Just a little tip: This weekend amazon has 20% off a bunch of items http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/ref=pe_798510_139438680_pe_r_ecg/?node=11425228011&field-enc-merchantbin=ATVPDKIKX0DER
with the code FUN20SUN. Included in these items are a bunch of Ellie shoes. No pleasers 🙁 but its a good deal, and if you have amazon prime its free shipping and return on most of the stuff.

Also cute dresses and such.. but I shouldn’t be spending any more money :X hehe.

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Thanks Veena!!! i know its hard, but i also feel like somehow Im not doing it correctly. Not in a huge way, but I feel like there is a detail I’m missing… but like my lowerbody momentum is going in one direction and my upper body is trying to pull it the other way for the invert. I dont know if that makes sense… but its also possible thats just the way it feels and I just need to get stronger to get it… But I kept hearing people say that the momentum should help you… so I feel like I’m not using it right!

In the meantime I’m going to prep by doing gemini climbs!

On a side note… I have to say. I’m blown away and touched by your responsiveness. You are a great teacher and a genuinely nice person who wants to help her students. I know its a ton of work to record these things, and you have the challenge of figuring out the moves yourself…. It’s just really a really nice thing for you to have done. Thank you.

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I really like the Platinum Stages stainless… I find it really grippy but Im not sure if they are making removable poles anymore.

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Day 19.

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(And yes!!!) 💕

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💗💗💗 love you veena💗💗💗

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I should get a video of me trying… It’s ok(ish) until I need to turn and get the pole on the other side and invert. Like the momentum is working against me instead of for me… And you have to raise the hand up at some point and I just think I can’t get the timing right. :/ let me know if you have better luck.

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Day 18.

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Oh and I just re-watched Alethea doing in on spin, so fast! Ahhhhh! That looks so cool too.

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Yup newschik!

I love the look of it linked together like in the instagram video I posted…
But even if i could do it just the once Like Aerial Amy or Alethea Austin (just realized they are both AAs, :P) Then I could work up to getting it on both sides.

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Thanks V!
So here is my instructors video of the Devils Point Shuffle…. https://instagram.com/p/p3xzTrE0Gp/
I actually couldn’t find a video of anyone else linking them together like this (when I googled it people seems to do one then invert to scorpio or something.)

Here is AA doing that:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKinE7klbEE

We’ve been working on it, But getting the 2nd invert is tough. I even start on my weaker side so to end up on my stronger side. (I can usually aerial invert ok on both sides)

I feel like there might be one tip or trick I’m missing.. maybe the right time to switch the hands or get the momentum going… Sigh. 🙂

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I’d love to see some tips and a breakdown for Devil’s Point Shuffle. I love when its linked together on each side (like an advanced version of a gemini climb) but MANNNNNN, just getting that second invert is tough!

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I agree the GoGos are so low rise, esp in the front.

I love the Brazils… and for a bit more coverage the Competition Shorts are great.

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I say it’s pretty true to size…. But allows for some different shapes and sizes.

I put in an order with 3 friends, all of us have pretty different shapes but got the same size. So within reason it accommodates so different body types.

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I have the Yoga Direct Mat 4 inches thick.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AQ49P60/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_1?qid=1431904850&sr=8-1-spell&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=yoga+directcrash+mat