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I was actually quite shocked (and a bit disappointed) by the timing and tenor of this video. I am in no way emotionally involved in this debate and unfortunately, my first impression of this video was “infomercial”.
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You do need to keep your body a bit closer to the pole for this move (depending on your strength level). I would start by getting comfortable in an elbow grip candlestick (or straight edge) From there you would push your hips forward a bit as you drop your legs back (towards your head). And I have seen girls “roll” out of this move (not fun). You have to have a STRONG back bend to perform this move.
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LadyJean dances to it too.
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No one has to like everything. If you have a preference you should be able to voice it… No matter which pole you are partial to. Pole Manufacturers seem to be a divisive point in the pole community, its one or the other. I don’t think PS vs. Xpole is our biggest concern as a community.
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Any chance of a 38mm brass multi piece super pole coming out soon?
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Which way are you trying to get into it? I find it easier to go from an inverted pike than from a Cupid. Either way the biggest problem I had with this move was dropping my hips into it. Your top hand needs to be about a foot (+/-) from your butt. It would be helpful to know what your exact issue is. If you post a vid you will get better tips.
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For mirrors (on the cheap) I would suggest mirror tiles glued to the wall. You can get them for about 1$ per square and when you glue them they become pretty shatter resistant. I have kicked mine (many times) and no breaks!
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If you have sensitive skin you have to be careful with your pole cleaners. But I would try to avoid sandpaper (at all costs!) unless you are desperate.
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Acetone does a good job taking the crap off SS poles. That being said steel does get better with use. I have had mine for over a year and it is just starting to get grippier. Until your pole “seasons”, invest in good grip aides… You will need them.
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Acetone does a good job taking the crap off SS poles. That being said steel does get better with use. I have had mine for over a year and it is just starting to get grippier. Until your pole “seasons”, invest in good grip aides… You will need them.
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I’m not but I met a girl at IPC last weekend who is. Her name is Heather Ireland and she is AMAZING! She auditioned yesterday but won’t know if she made it till October 15th. Search “amazing pole stunts” on YouTube for her vids.
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@Modelesque polejunkies.com out of Calgary has it and when I ordered from them they didn’t charge for shipping.
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I use aloe Vera gel as a moisturizer. You can put it on immediately before you pole and it’s not slippy. Mine is 98% aloe, don’t get one that has alot of other crap in it it will just make you greasy. As for grip I strongly recommend trying tite grip with iTac on top. The Tite grip keeps the iTac from “melting” when you get really sweaty and if you are dry (like me) it gives the iTac some texture so you don’t end up with the grippy slippy plasticy type thing that seems to happen with iTac on dry skin. (if that makes any sense) I also heard that mighty grip is coming out with a grip designed for dry (Canadian and Russian) climates, I’ll be the first in line to try that one.
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My guess would be either some other form of aerial wonderfulness (silks, trapeze, or lyra) OR a guest instructor. Either way I am super excited!
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So let me say that I am 5’6 and 166lbs. I have been poling for almost 2 years now. I have never been able to list even 3 things that I am happy/proud of when it comes to my body. That is until I discovered pole dancing. In my first class I did I fireman spin and it was one of the proudest moments of my life. Pole can absolutely give you more confidence (not just for the sexy bits) Your confidence will come from your newfound strength and grace. Pole constantly amazes me in it’s ability to challenge and validate your abilities.
As for a cheap(ish) pole Lil Mynx is a good option. But I would first take a few classes (if you can) to see if you even like it. I was hooked from day one so spending 500$ on a pole seemed like a steal.
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There is a yoga pose called prasarita padottanasana that is perfect for gaining the flexibility to do handstand presses. Here is a link with pics explaining the pose http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/693
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I totally agree with Empy on the whole learning how to reverse out of a move thing, but I have to disagree with not learning how to fall. Knowing how to fall is like having a fire extinguisher, it’s for use in case of emergency. No one plans on the toaster exploding but shit happens. My point is that you can be as careful as is humanly possible/work within your abilities but we are not doing step aerobics here, there are risks involved and variables you can’t always control. Take a look at Jenynes fall in Zurich, she didn’t break her leg cause she knew how to fall. I agree tho that it is incredibly difficult to teach adults how to fall. I had it drilled into me as a kid and super yay for that! I am a pretty impressive klutz (seriously, stairs are my nemisis) but I have never so much as broken a bone. I have even had people comment on how gracefully I fall on my ass. So my point is learning how to fall is a good idea for life, not just pole… You can’t control everything.
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I would be interested in a 45 if you would consider shipping to Canada.
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@ beingalex my pregnancy flexibility did stay with me… It’s not all it’s cracked up to be. I now have “loose ligaments” which basically means my joints “pop” ALL the time! I have torn multiple muscles because my ligaments won’t hold my body together. If I stretch too far I am seriously injured. It is NOT fun! I have weekly sessions with chiropractors massage therapists and physiotherapists. The treatments are miseable (read:torture) and it has actually inhibited my flexy progress! There are no shortcuts to flexibility, only hard work. Don’t think that the grass is greener cause it’s not. It’s just a hell of alot more painful.
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“escape method”
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I am happy to say I have had no serious injuries in 2 years of poling (besides bruises, strained muscles and the occasional popped rib). I fell out of the CAR once, but I felt myself slipping before I actually went down so I “sat up” and landed fairly softly on my butt and elbows. I have had no issues doing that move since, I actually have more confidence knowing that I can fall out of it without breaking my neck. I also fell out of a ceiling walk once (scariest moment of my life) but I made it out with only a bruise on my thigh ( and my ego) If I had to I would do it again, but the ceiling walk is no longer a part of my regular pole practice.
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Stainless steel “seasons” meaning that the more a SS pole is used the grippier it gets. So that is probably why your new pole is slicker than the well used poles at the studio. I have the exact same issue. Also a room full of sweaty pole dancers is going to be more humid than the average room (air conditioned or not) and your problem gets worse when you turn the ac on suggesting that your pole room may not be humid enough. I have dry skin and in winter (it gets super dry here) I have a really hard time gripping at home. If you have drier skin a bit of humidity can be a good thing.
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I have been poling for almost 2 years now and I still look like I’ve been abused.
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Hey gals, I just wanted to post my 2 cents on the issue. I have been pole dancing for almost 2 years now and I have found that pole size matters more then pole finish. R Pole (out of the UK) has a great quote/article on their website ( http://www.r-polefitness.com/quotes.html ) explaining why it’s better to train on a smaller pole. I have a 50mm SS PS pole it is really grippy in the summer but in the winter I have to slather myself in a combo of grip aides to do even the simplest of moves. The studio I go to has 45mm SS poles and even in winter they are way easier to hold onto. If I were to buy another pole I would get a 38mm. The smaller the pole the easier they are to hold onto.
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LOL! Yeah I figured, can’t blame a girl for trying 😉
