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For over-all sweatiness Dirty girl poletice works best for me. You put it on before you start poling. It doesn’t work if you wait until you are sweaty to use it. I use that as a preventative and also use dry hands. I have tried many other hut none work as well as dry hands and dirty girl.
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Platinum stages has permanent poles that you can order at this height. I am sure XPole does as well. The studio where I go has tall poles from platinum stages, stainless steel and I love them. Once you exceed 12′ you have to have a 1 piece pole so Xpole preasure mount is no longer an option.
Most likely they will be shipped as freight bc of the size so it will cost more in shipping.
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I found using the “relax into stretch” method helped to increase my flexibility the most without the shaking. Basically with this method you inhale, hold the breath while tightening the muscle you want to stretch and the release the breath and muscle tension at the same time. You will allow yourself to “sink” further into the position as you are exhaling. From that position you repeat the cycle and sink further. Keep repeating until you do not sink lower. If you google “relax into stretch” you can find more information about it.
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There’s a Pole studio in Anderson SC, about 30 minutos from Greenville. The ñame of The studio is LaLuna Aerial arts. Here’s the website. http://Www.lalunaaerialarta.com. They have pole, LYRA, aerial hammock and pole silks.
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1.5 yrs for twisted grip Ayesha and 1.25yrs for elbow grip and 1.75 for split grip. Handspring at 2yrs.
The elbow grip was easiest for me. An elbow grip Ayesha is A LOT easier than an elbow butterfly. Sitting ur butt back oj the Ayesha is a totally different center of gravity than in an EG butterfly. i hate the EG grip or forearm grip butterfly. They both feels much less secure than an EG Ayesha
When doing a split grip Ayesha think side crunch towards same side as top arm. Yup are not straight back. it helped me to bend the same leg as the side I was crunching toward to figure it out. You can also try a jack knife. That may help you to get used to the crunching to the side part.
Remember u are bringing your legs down to you so you have to tuck your pelvis.
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Both have a purpose. I prefer a long for aesthetics and for a spinning Scorpio but use a short when I am going I to certain moves after the Scorpio. I think all should learn both, but at the studio where I teach the owner only wants the short one taught. Personally, I feel students need both and they are being short changed by having only the short.
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I am a Christian and live in the Bible Belt. Some have real issues with it (including my mother), some don’t. My philosophy is what you do is between you and God. When others want to weigh in, I usually say that to them. I also tell them to let me worry about my salvation and relationship with God because I am sure they have plenty to worry about in relation to their own lives. I do try to say it as nice and diplomatic as possible. It is not about doing pole but what you choose to do with and whether those things are in line whith what you feel God wants for you. Other can’t determine that. Only you can.
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Pole finish is a very personal thing. In my opinion, being a newbie shouldn’t factor in to the pole finish. It is more about the climate, how much you sweat, and where on your body you sweat. I would not get one unless it has both static and spin modes. I would also research the major brands – xpole , lil mynx, and platinum stages – to be sure you are getting a good deal before buying it.
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Same problem here with TG. It can be very grippy and all of a sudden get slick, mainly on my hands. I don’t have a lot of issues with my body. I have found dry hands works well and mighty grip gloves are awesome on it. FYI, if you don’t mind a two-toned pole you can just switch out the center pieces with chrome and not replace all of it. It is significantly cheaper than buying a new pole.
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Definitely keep it more acrobatic/ cirque stuff. I have taught teens and coached for 20 years. It is a MUST to have a very structured class where everybody is working on the same thing. If you don’t have enough structure you will be hearding cats the entire time. Also, be strict about students not doing moves outside of the plan for the day. Teens are easily distracted and think they are invincible so they are more likely to try things they are not ready for if they are allowed too much freedom or “play time”.
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We work with one leg straight and the other leg bent kind of like a passé. That way you can focus on the 1 leg being straight and not have to worry about both. That also helps to build the strength so eventually you can keep both straight. Another thing to keep the legs straight, you have to think like you are trying “stretch” your leg as long as you can as if you are trying to touch the wall with your toes. It is an extension of the leg not just holding it up. It is not easy. It takes a lot of core strength and also strength in the hip flexors, legs, and buttocks. All of it should all be engaged.
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There’s one at the studio I go to. If you want to be able to pole fully clothed or in outside conditions that are not ideal for pole it is good. It is also good when learning new things so you can get the feel the move itwithout having to deal with slippery pole issues. A lot of the girls will spend a little time on the one at the studio when they are learning to climb. It helps them to learn the correct way of climbing without fighting grip issues. It adds a lot of thickness to the pole, approx 5MM.
You cannot do spins on it or anything where you need to slide down the pole. Exposed skin will get a friction burn especially if you moving through several moves. It is harder to do a flowy dance with it. It is better suited for things that are more acrobatic / Chinses Pole in nature. It does have latex in it so allergies have to be considered. It is not easy to get on and off so you can’t really take it off to do something and then put it back on to do something else in the same workout. Putting it on and off requires multiple people and is a workout in and of itself. At the studio one pole is dedicated to the sleeve so the sleeve stays on it all the time.
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It is hard to directly from an extended butterfly to a pencil/straight edge. With extended butterfly you have already dropped and rotated your hips. You have to have your hips higher for a straight edge. You can do an ayesha to pencil or D to pencil.
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It is most likely the picture not the content. If the still picture at the beginning of the video was different, it probably would have not been flagged.
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Martini sit
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There are several studios in the Columbia area and one in Lexington as well.
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It may be a rapid switch in blood flow to and away from the head. Also, if you are putting the back of you’re head against the pole and applying too much pressure you may be putting pressure on the occipital lobe. It is located around the same area that is against the when doing an iguana mount. It is the principal as seeing flashes of light/stars, etc after receiving a blow to the back of the head.
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I have a 45mm TG. I wouldn’t go above a 45, esp if u have small hands. TG is grippier but I find if any sweat gets on the pole it gets slick fast. I live in a hot, humid climate. We have stainless steel at the studio and I like it the best. Mighty grip gloves work great on TG. If I am doing a new move that takes all of me off the pole except the hands, I usually use the gloves on the TG pole.
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On iPad, iMovie.
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If you don’t already have an elbow grip Ayesha, you may want to try it first. I can do an allow grip Ayesha and straight edge but struggle with split and twisted grip Ayesha. I always fall to the side with those grips, but can balance fine with the elbow grip. The split and twisted grips put your center of gravity In a different location than with the elbow grip.
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If adjuster cover does not cover the threads then an extension piece is needed. Mine was like that and xpole told me I needed an extension piece. They also recommended I not use it until the extension piece is in place.
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I am 44 and only been poling 1.5 years. There’s definitely hope. Just stick with it and rejoice in the small victories along the way. Some things take longer to develop than others. Flexibility is definitely more of a challenge for me than the younger ones. I have accepted there are some moves that require a lot of flexibility that I may never be able to do well, but I can still do way more than most my age and I am stronger than I have ever been in my life. Age is just a number.
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Not sure either but it is pretty. You can always give it a name and make it ur signature move.
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At our studio we use the performance climb, the forearm against the pole. It is harder to learn initially but help a lot with later moves and conserving energy. Though arm strength is a part of it, with the performance climb you should be using your legs to push you up the pole. We teach to bring your knees in and up like a tuck and push body up with the legs. Doing so splits the work between your legs and arms.
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I am not flexible at all, so I do Relax into Stretch video by Dragon Door Productions. It is designed for people who are not naturally flexible. The guy is Russian and it is not entertaining but gives you some solid stretching. I also teach flygym for building strength. I think it helps a lot and also helps with some flexibility as well.
