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You could also try to explain to him that, although you’re not sure why, you don’t feel comfortable enough yet with your poledancing to let him watch you practice. You could suggest that you make short videos during practice with some highlights so you can keep him updated on your progress and accomplishments until you’re ready to have him watch live and in realtime. Or you could agree to having him leave you alone while you practice, and then invite him to come look the final 10 minutes or so of your practice so you can show him some stuff. That way you can finish you practice first, at your own pace and without worrying about him seeing you stumble through pole-related experiments lol. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
When all else fails, practice when he’s not at home. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif -
Hmmm I have tried the belly up use the shoulders and still I get nothing! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_evil.gif lol
Same here https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
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Oww. That’s odd. Never encountered that one before. Have you tried calling X-pole’s customer service? From what I hear they are usually very helpful, and they prob. have more experience with less common xpert issues. Let us know if you find a solution!!
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Hey Shellectra! Those are some gorgeous pics! Keep up the good work, and a warm welcome to the forum!
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Hi Gemaux! Welcome to StudioVeena! Be sure to check out the Friday all day pole chat. For us Euro girls it usually starts somewhere in the late afternoon. Have fun!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rendeer.gif
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Hey AnjilsBaby!!
No problem! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif
I think this is the thread you’re looking for: http://www.studioveena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2307&p=31655
And this is the direct link to the program: http://www.unique-bodyweight-exercises.com/splits.htmlGood luck!
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Finally!! That was looong overdue, lol. Christmas has never been merrier, I imagine https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
But seriously, congratulations!!! I’m so excited for you!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif -
You might get to see some great floorwork though https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Glitter, does your SG straight edge look any straighter when you do it from an invert as opposed to from a cartwheel mount? Because if it does it might be just positioning of the hands (distance between them) and/or body positioning. If it’s the same, I’m not sure…
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Hi juliette! Welcome to StudioVeena! I’m so excited for you that your pole has finally arrived! Such a nervewrecking time, waiting for that precious shiny pole to be delivered! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif Have fun! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hi virgo! Welcome to the lovely SV & pole community!!! Don’t forget to check out the all day pole chat on Fridays! Good luck, and have fun on your pole journey! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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whahaha, lol @ "crusty claws" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Loved every minute of it! I was even sad that it was over after 11+ minutes! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif
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YAY!!!! Way to go! I know how long you’ve been trying to get this one! Congrats!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
From basic invert is deffo the way to learn it, as soon as you’re fully comfortable with the inverted split grips from basic invert, you’ll surely get to getting into them from floor as well.Happy dance for the awesome progress!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Ok, so I gave it a go yesterday. It did work, but needs a lot of practice.
More importantly, I finally managed to grab my foot!! I have been working on my flexibility, so that might be it, but I also discovered a neat little trick. I first grabbed my foot with my other hand, and then ‘handed’ it to the hooked/top arm. Maybe that’ll work for you too?
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Looks great already! I’m going to try it this afternoon.
I like it wrapped around, but as you said, it’s a matter of preference (and for me, a matter of leg grippiness too, with the whole cold weather thing and all).
I have the same problem, I can’t grab my foot in that position either, so I’m of no help there. I blame it on lack of flexibility, but if anyone has advice….. please share!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif -
Wow!! That was fantastic!! I love the way she moves!
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Do keep in mind that there are probably many different grades of fake x-poles on the market. For most people it’ll be hard to figure out on which parts of the pole they cheaped out in manufacturing. Also, you won’t have any guarantees on the quality, so you never know when parts may be run down. I’m not trying to rain on anyone’s parade, just making sure you realize that buying a fake pole can be risky in many ways.
Be safe! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_safesex.gif (lol, finally a chance to use the safe-smiley) -
Hi Nicci! Welcome to the community, and have fun on your pole-journey!! Don’t forget to check out the pole chat on fridays!
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Ahhh! That makes total sense! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_idea.gif Kinda like an aerial corkscrew motion, but following through to the inside with the hooking leg. Did I get that right? I hope he joins! Sounds like he may have some more cool tricks to share!
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif I wonder if I’m flexible enough to do this…
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I’d love to hear about it/see it too! I can’t imagine how else you could get into ballerina. Please keep us updated?!
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Ok, I just noticed that Hanka (gymmeke) does it pretty nicely in her most recent YT vid. It’s from about 2:57-3:02 in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov2JKtMwb40
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This should be the link to the photo album on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=289800&id=182528543551&fbid=487931548551
And this to Teresa’s picture:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=289800&id=182528543551&fbid=487931548551#!/photo.php?fbid=487933823551&set=a.487931548551.289800.182528543551&pid=6815672&id=182528543551
I didn’t really get how to vote though.. Or do they just count the ‘likes’? -
I wasn’t at the MW pole jam, but I think I might know what you’re talking about. I use that one too. I’ll try to explain, since I won’t be on the pole until thursday.
Ok, so climb the pole and hang in a split grip position (pretty much inv. SG straight edge, but not inverted). I’ll explain it with right hand as top hand, and left as bottom. Bring your left hip&side to face the pole, legs straight, with left foot front and right foot back. This is your starting position. Now as you switch your legs to create momentum, you push of with your left (bottom) hand, and twist your body around while hanging from the right (top) hand. (You turn backward/anticlockwise). You need to make a full turn around your vertical axis. As soon as your left hip approaches the pole again, you hook your left leg. And voilà.
It kinda resembles an aerial static pretzel spin, except you spin sort of in place instead of around the pole.I hope this made some (if any) sense to you. lol, I felt my English skills crumbling with every sentence I tried to form. If you prefer to do this left hand/right leg, just do switcharoo with the left/right top/bottom and anticlockwise vs. clockwise terms.
I might be able to do a vid on thursday where I do it slowly so you have a visual. Let me know if you got it by then! Good luck!!
PS. If this wasn’t what you meant, just pretend I never said anything LOL https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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Joel, that’s a great idea! Not many of us would otherwise have the opportunity to try many different sizes and finishes.
I’ve only ever tried steel and chrome. I practice on stainless steel, which is very grippy in the summer and hard to warm up in the winter. I have dry skin, especially in winter which only makes it harder to get a good practice when it’s cold. But thanks to Vaseline’s aloe vera lotion, the winters aren’t that bad anymore. All in all, I like the stainless steel poles. They are a bit scratched from heavy use, which makes them grippier than most SS poles. And I just had to figure out what works for me regarding those specific poles.
I tried chrome once, at a pole jam. I felt the chrome pole and I got along fine. So I’ll be getting a chrome x-pole in a few weeks, so I can finally start practicing at home. (Yay! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif )
