Audball
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Actually I would agree that it’s hard to know when to stop tightening (or loosening?) the pole to the ceiling. I just tightened it until it was stable, but then my boyfriend jumped on it and it wasn’t so stable anymore! Seems to be okay now. Fingers crossed. By the way, is there a rule of thumb as to when you know the pole has been tightened enough?
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Hey I got my Xpert chrome 50mm this morning. It’s great. Had a couple problems with it and called xpole, but once I take it down and put it up again, it should be okay. I’m not really familiar with the old xpoles, but I think assembling the Xjoints take a bit of getting used to! Anything else you need to know?
(When you get it make sure the joint/screwy bit just obove the spinny screws is screwed on properly. When i span anticlockwise, my pole spun a bit (in static mode). Apparently it’s because this bit wasn’t tight enough, something that should be done when its being packaged, but isn’t.)
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Okay thanks, it’s just werid because I was sort of able to do the sunwheel ankle spin earlier today and the martini spin (i think that’s what it’s called) but I can’t do them anymore. Might try and take a break and let my arms recover from the shock for an hour or so! Thanks for the advice so far https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Ok sounds good, and safe https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif so what’s a catch spin?
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I’m eager to get Veena’s lessons, only i’ve already ordered a dvd which is yet to arrive, and also I want to get a years subscription, so the cash flow is an issue too for now.
Apart from fireman and sunwheel, or ankle attitude (which i can only do badly) and a headstand, i’m totally useless! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif is it always this hard to start poling? I’m flexible-ish, and not unfit, but i think my upper arm strengh is letting me down. I’ve begun lifting light weights, but only about a week ago so I guess it’s not going to make a difference yet!
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I remember I was teaching my friend how to give a lapdance, like how to do inverts onto a guy and stuff
What is this about inverting onto a guy during a lapdance? Sounds cool! how do you do it? Any vids or pics??
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I have the same problem! Only veg bf eats is carrots and peas. Gets boring! I have resorted to making myself fresh vegetable soup to make sure I get some beg even if he doesn’t. I nag at him, but it doesn’t work. I found that taking him to my parents house was a good kick up the ass. My mother was shocked when he didn’t eat his veg! Lol!
Anyway I think its about forming habits. He often makes curries and sweet&sour dishes, so I get him to put in lots of onions and peppers. Not very exotic, but its a start! I think it helps when they are covered in sauce! (As the same goes for kids). Oh, men!
(And with my bf, I don’t even try veggie meals anymore, he complains he’s still hungry as he’s convinced that meat is the only food group that fills you up!)
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Thanks Gatorgirl, I didn’t realise they were suede on the sole. Guess i’ll just have to persuade bf that i need to invest in some nice heels https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif and use socks in the meantime!
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Thanks for posting your screen names. Now don’t have to go searching for some quality pole vids! I’m audballl.. but don’t have anything up yet. Hopefully will in the next few weeks/months. Whenever i get the courage!!
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Yep the Xsport seems to be the same as Kendra, but the Xpert is bottom loading and has spinning and static modes https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif Its a bit more expensive than the Xsport, but i think when youre spending that much, its worth the little bit extra if you can afford it
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Ok found what you guys say about dancing on carpet. I’m just starting so will be dancing in my bare feet for a while anyway. And we have carpet. Veena’s suggestion about tape on the feet is along the lines of what i was thinking, but would ballet pumps be a more practical (and attractive!) solution? I havent used these in years (you know the flat pink ones with the elastic across them?), I think they would be slippy, and therefore suitable for poling on carpet? Would these be good for poling in, or would they prevent pole-foot contact??
What do you think?
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Hey just though i’d update in case anyone else had th same problem as me. I couldn’t find any joists by knocking, everything sounded hollow. Forked out 15 euro for a stud finder, which didnt work as the ceiling is plasterboard! But today, i had someone (who knows stuff about ceilings) pop out some of the spotlights as look in with a torch. Turns out there are some joists , and he said that they wouldnt sound different by knocking. So now i can have a pole https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
I had cancelled my xpole order, but am now delighted to order again today! So if anyone thinks they may have false ceilings or no joists, may be worth having a look!
Aud
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Just had someone look at my ceiling today. Thought it was a false ceiling with no joists, but he found a joist!! Just about to reorder my pole now. Yayyy!! SO happy!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I’m not sure, like 8 and a half feet? Am going to pop out some spot lights and have a look tomorrow, but im pretty sure the joists are 2-3 inches above the plasterboard :'(
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Do platinum stages have a UK supplier? As the stand alone pole looks good
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I’m considering getting an xstage as my ceiling seems to be unsuitable for an xpole. however, i haven’t got really high ceilings, so i’d have to have it cut down (do xpole do this in advance?) With the pole being cut down, and the height that the podium takes up, it seems like i wouldn’t have much space to work with. I don’t really want an xstage, but it seems like my last resort because of my stupid joistless plasterboard ceilings!
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That’s not an option for me unfortunately for lots of reasons. Im thinking I may have to go for an xstage instead. But not only do i think they are much less attractive, but with the podium and my fairly low ceilings, i’d have to get it cut down, so it wouldn’t have much height to work with. Is it worth it? It seems like my last option to have a pole…
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I don’t think i’ve got anywhere where the ceiling is suitable in my apartment… and can’t move for another year! This is terrible! What do i do?! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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Haha true. I’m willing to put down a few cushions ad take the risk, but don’t want to risk destroying the landlord’s ceiling? Is it actually likely that the pole could damage a ceiling??
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Have had a look into the stage poles, not keen on those, and aren’t the very expensive. Don’t think I could afford one. Scraped together the cash for a new XPert X Pole, now might not be able to use it at all… :,(
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Oh i have the exact same problem. I’ve just ordered an X Pole to go in my new apartment. Went to see the apartment today and te ceiling is totally hollow. I’m gutted. Looked it up and X Pole doesn’t recommend using them on false ceilings. Although, apparently some people have done it without incident. Not sure if it’s worth the risk! I’d imagine repairing a massive hole in the ceiling would be costly.
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif Help! I want my pole!
