[Foxy_Rei]

I don’t really have any suggestions, unfortunately, but WikiPole has a list of pole studios if you want to browse through them and maybe get some ideas. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif

[Foxy_Rei]

One thing I used to do to stretch my abs and back was a bridge. Lay on your back and push your body into an arch with your arms and legs, belly up. You may want to stretch out and loosen up a bit before you do it; it can hurt if you’re not careful.

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[Foxy_Rei]

I tried it last night and I can do it! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I got it on video but I’m having issues uploading, I’ll try it again tonight…

[Foxy_Rei]

OOoo I have a good song as far as the movie match up goes: popular love song but no one knows what it’s from! But I’m not sure if I can pole to it… hmmm… must think on this more.

But I do like the idea, Sascha, hopefully Veena will like it, too! (we could always just do it for fun anyway, https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif)

[Foxy_Rei]

Thanks for the clarification with the rubbing alcohol, Roxy. Apparently there’s a misconception about it because every time I’ve complained of the sweaty hands people immediately have said "try rubbing alcohol!" so it was natural to assume it was meant to dry up sweat. I’ll edit that portion of my post so the rumor doesn’t continue…

And yes Mighty Grip is not good if you’re a sweaty hand sufferer… I’m sure it works great if your hands don’t sweat, but it doesn’t have the chance to work if you just sweat it right off!

[Foxy_Rei]

Very impressive, indeed! I have to admit I was watching that first video asking myself, "Is she naked!? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif" But she wasn’t. Not that it would’ve been a bad thing, I think it would’ve fit the mood very well, personally. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Foxy_Rei]

They’re in kinda random forums. I knew we had some threads around here somewhere, and I had a heck of a time trying to find them again! There may be one or two more, but I couldn’t find them. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif

[Foxy_Rei]

so far this is the first music thread i found.. tho there should be a music sticky cuz i always am on the look for music =D

so..

BUMP!!

ill post a list here in a few..

http://www.studioveena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=362
http://www.studioveena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=31
http://www.studioveena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=840

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[Foxy_Rei]

Hey I have a question. how do u use the rod method for the last extention? we have weedled our way down to the last attached section and there isnt another tube to put a 2nd rod in just hte one. Any suggestions on how to get it apart? im so fustrated

Well to be honest I’m not sure… I always loosen that joint first when the pole is still standing, then take the whole length of the pole down, lay it on the floor, then use the rods to take the individual pieces apart.

Have you tried having someone stand on the base while someone works the extension? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif The only other thing I could think of is calling X-Pole and asking them if they have an idea. Their customer service is great! Good luck!

[Foxy_Rei]

http://www.wikipole.org/

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[Foxy_Rei]

I just watched this video on YouTube of Sarah at Rock the Pole doing an exit from the pretzel like what Roxy was describing. It’s at about the 2 minute mark:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUKDpcNSuuw

[Foxy_Rei]

Yay, Veena! We’re all rootin’ for ya! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

[Foxy_Rei]

It’s easier to a gemini??? Hmmm… I may have to try that.

And yes, I can do this move, I just never posted about it or put it in a video yet… It still needs perfecting. I only have 7′ ceilings so half of the time I do my superman I’m not far enough off the floor to drop anywhere. Also my superman still hurts like a b*tch because of all the lovely humidity we’ve been having; makes pole burn 5 times worse. I do it to scorpio, so I may have to give it a try to gemini if I don’t slide half-way down the pole in the process, hehe.

[Foxy_Rei]

Hey Shelby, I unfortunately don’t have any advice for you, but I wanted to let you know I was thinking about you and missing you! I’m very sorry you’ve had it rough lately… I hope things turn around for you and you know we’re all here for you! Just keep your head up high – you’re a wonderful person and you have remarkable talent (on a canvas and on a pole) so just keep on truckin’! Remember that stress and worry solves nothing and will only make you miserable, so may as well try to be cheerful so at least you’re not miserable. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif

Keep us posted!

[Foxy_Rei]

At first, stainless is the worst as far as grip goes. The stainless needs to be conditioned over time so it eventually will get more grippy, but to start out with, it’s the worst. After it’s broken in, I’m not sure where it ranks exactly.

Other than the stuff from manufacturing that Charley mentioned, X-Poles don’t really need to be broken in… just make sure your clean it when you get it to take off anything they put on it to protect it during shipping and you’ll be fine.

This is the grip continuum:
stainless > chrome > titanium > brass

From the sounds of it, an X-Pole would be great for you if you have 2 different homes that you go back and forth between. It packs up nicely and comes with carrying cases. It doesn’t require fixtures or needs to be screwed in and won’t damage ceilings or floors if put up properly. Lil Mynx and Platinum Stages both make a similar pole but they’re both more expensive than an X.

Even if it’s different than your studio’s poles, I’m sure you wouldn’t have any complaints. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif