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Shhhhhhhhh! I have spent WAAAY too much money this year on pole dancing accessories! Seriously I could be driving a new car! But for the record I love my gold sparkly American Apparel shorts. Not UK but maybe their shipping is more reasonable?
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I loooooooooooooooooove glitter on popcorn ceilings! Seriously, my grandma had the most pimped out 70’s house with glitter ceilings, velvet walls and lavender bathroom fixtures. It was so cool! Maybe it’s just me being nostalgic, but throwing glitter on wet paint sounds like a fantastic idea.
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Oh P.S. Action poles make the poles for Aradia and the reason they look so small is because they are! Action poles make 38mm poles (like the ones@ Bobbi’s) as far as I know no one else in North America makes a 38. They defiantly have their advantages but Action Poles don’t have a spinning option (if they did I would buy one)
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Second post on this thread! I read somewhere on the forum that PS will make your pole top loading if you ask nice. I would recommend top loading over bottom. There are a few moves that you can do at the top of the pole (ie. Death Lay) but for the most part you will use the bottom more than the top (handsprings, Ayshas, anything split grip) so while I think bottom loading poles are a nice idea in theory, they don’t work as well as you would hope in practice.
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If you are really sweaty try Tite grip before iTac. Also if you use clinical strength anti-perspirants on your hands before bed it will help with excessive sweating. As for the caterpillar you need to have a solid inverted crucifix.
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I have an older ( top loading) PS pole and I loooove it! I got it off kijiji so I can’t comment on the customer service aspect. Although the girl I got it from told me they sent her a free extension when she told them she didn’t feel comfortable with the amount of screw showing when her pole was at the max out of the box height. I have experienced all 3 major brands and I would say hands down PS feels the most secure. The studio I go to has lil mynx and they have come down on me 3 times doing spins. I would not get a lil mynx pole. The X Pole I used felt flimsy, (I think the metal is thinner then PS) but it did not crash to the ground the way the lil mynx did. That being said SS is REALLY slippery at first but the more you use it the better it gets. You just need awesome grip aides to help break it in. Also I love how PS poles transition from static to spinning. You can do it in the middle of a routine and no one will notice. My 2 year old can do it (and does, often while I am in the air).
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OMG! I pushed the button once and I got 3 posts!? Oh well it reinforces my point; be proud of where you are and what you have accomplished!
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Of course you should post it! You started a thread about it so obviously you feel strongly about it. Your BF may not understand the nature of SV, we are all supportive of each other regardless of level or proficiency. I can assure you that Veeners will have something positive to say, and I think you should definitely do it.
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Of course you should post it! You started a thread about it so obviously you feel strongly about it. Your BF may not understand the nature of SV, we are all supportive of each other regardless of level or proficiency. I can assure you that Veeners will have something positive to say, and I think you should definitely do it.
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Of course you should post it! You started a thread about it so obviously you feel strongly about it. Your BF may not understand the nature of SV, we are all supportive of each other regardless of level or proficiency. I can assure you that Veeners will have something positive to say, and I think you should definitely do it.
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The chopper/inverted V kicked my ass for a looooooong time. Chin ups helped ALOT! Other than that, check your form. The chopper is easier if you keep your top hand at chin level then drop your arms into it once you get your butt up. The chopper was for me the toughest essential move. Give it time. You will get it!
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The chopper/inverted V kicked my ass for a looooooong time. Chin ups helped ALOT! Other than that, check your form. The chopper is easier if you keep your top hand at chin level then drop your arms into it once you get your butt up. The chopper was for me the toughest essential move. Give it time. You will get it!
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I second the shoebuy.com recommendation. They have everything!
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An Extended Aysha is an elbow grip Iron X. Karol Helms does it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=UUZTsZi3VaM
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OMG! I have been trying to do it the hard way. I am really close to getting the Extended Aysha the hard way, this might be all I need to nail it. Thanks Charley and lilblondie!
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I have a platinum stages pole and I love it. They are a bit more expensive than Xpoles or lil mynx but in my opinion they are worth it. I would recommend that you first figure out what you want in a pole; spinning or Static, 38mm, 45mm or 50mm, stainless steel, chrome, titanium gold, brass or powder coated. Then find the brand(s) that suit your needs and choose from there. It’s alot to think about but totally worth it if you only plan on buying one pole.
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My chiro told me that pool noodles work just as well as foam rollers. You can cut them to any size and you can find them for 3$ compared to the 30$ that a foam roller will cost.
Just an idea for anyone who wants the benefits on a budget.
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I danced and figure skated when I was younger but I was never able to do the splits. Now I can do the splits on my bad side(I have an injury on my good side that keeps me from even trying ARGH!) So it is possible. My advice would be go to a few yoga classes, take the stretches that are the most painful and do them on a daily basis. Then when those ones get easy do a few more yoga classes and pick new stretches. It took me about a year to get the splits on my bad side, so it can be done. You just have to change up your stretches when you hit a wall.
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The Superman was kicking my ass until I discovered that you can get into it from the apprentice. I don’t think Veena has a lesson on here for it but it goes: apprentice, hero, superman. This is the easiest way I’ve found to get into it. If you want a vid let me know, it’s hard to explain without standardized names.
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@Phoenix PLEASE post a vid!!! My free hand drives me nuts! I don’t know what to do with it. It seems like such an easy fix that I just can’t figure out!
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I am the one who swears by itac2 with tite grip on top. It is AMAZING! ITac can be a bit slippy by itself but when you add tite grip on top it seems to absorb the sweat. I only apply once every 30 mins or so. Different grips/combos work for different people/climates/grip surfaces, but this is the magic combo for me.
Both iTac and Tite Grip will send free samples, so try it before you buy it. But in my personal opinion it’s the shiz. -
If Victoria is anything like Vancouver tats should not really be a big issue. You have to keep in mind that we are alot more laid back in Canada than in some other parts of the world. I say get them where you want them and if you absolutely HAVE to cover them up you’ll find a way.
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Regardless of whether or not you post your vids, you will learn something from them. I had never posted anything till a few weeks ago, it helped me see that I am better than I thought I was. There are still things that I need to work on but doing vids helped to identify those things. You are probably better than you think, just give yourself a chance to be great.
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I have no personal experience in this area but a friend of mine travels with her pole all the time. If it’s a multi piece, take it on the plane. Depending on how much other baggage you have with you it could be free to take it. If you are planning to move alot of your stuff with a moving co. it will cost about 1$ a pound to move it. But again if you have a multi piece look into taking it on the plane with you. Worst case scenario you have to pay a few extra $ for oversize baggage.
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Sorry, I meant that I’ve heard bad things about PS customer service.
I wouldn’t let that sway me from a PS pole tho. They are great poles.
