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A sticky thread about the different types of poles as far as diameter and finishes and such would be cool, Sissy, we get those questions a lot… we’re actually getting a lot of repeat questions with the forum getting more members. But really if anyone just runs a simple search or browses around for a few minutes will find any of that information. So maybe a sticky thread wouldn’t be necessary after all.

While I’m at it, I just want to say what a friendly environment it is here as far as that kind of stuff goes. I’ve been on forums (anime forums, not pole dancing) where they bite your head off if you post a repeat thread, double post (posting more than once in a row in a thread), or don’t say anything meaningful to add to the idea. While it does irritate me when I see a newbie on the site saying they couldn’t find an answer to such-n-such question when an exact same thread is listed only 5 links below it, it’s nice that they don’t get yelled at, that their question is answered, and/or they are simply referred to the other thread(s). This is the first forum I’ve seen with no moderators, too.

And getting back to the original topic, thanks for everyone enjoying my video. I appreciate all the support! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

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Veena’s big mirror in her bedroom I believe she said she got from Ikea. I love that mirror… And from the looks of it, she just has it standing up against the wall; it doesn’t look attached.

For one of my walls, I just bought 2 cheap full-length mirrors and put them up next to each other. I left the frames on, but it would work better if you took them off. They were only like $5 each.

Also, I have sliding closet doors in my bedroom. We needed new doors anyway, so I talked my husband into getting mirrored doors. So now I have another pole mirror, it makes our dinky room look a lot bigger, and I have a mirror for the original intended use for seeing how I look when I’m getting ready.

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Redke’s tutorial is to a scorpio, not a gemini… she listed it wrong at one point I guess. (I suppose you could do it to a gemini, maybe??? I haven’t tried)

Here’s the link to Redke’s tutorial just in case… She puts in written stuff in the video instead of talking so maybe that would help you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yjngIWNA6w

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The link’s up, I edited the original post so it’s in there https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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You’re going to be much more vertical doing the CAR than the CKR, I think the only thing that really stops you from tipping all the way is your butt https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif Once you get more muscle built up in general and get more accustomed to the move I think you can hold yourself up a bit better.

That’s what scared me so much when I was learning this move was how vertical I ended up being. I can do the move, but I think I’ve only maybe done it half a dozen times, to be perfectly honest.

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It still saying processing on my end https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif

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I personally hate the CAR… I feel so insecure doing it. I can do it’s reverse, like coming up from the floor from a handstand against the pole, but I always feel like I’m going to fall otherwise… *shudders* I’m much more a fan of the cross knee release… can you do that one??? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif

For the CAR, though, just find that sweet spot between the thighs that you can squeeze the dickens with, then tip your back back and tip your legs up BEFORE you let go with your hands. If you feel like you’re going to fall, then don’t let go. Doing it that way also reduces the pole burn a bit, too. When you feel comfortable enough to let go, don’t lay back all the way (if you can, lol) or let yourself down slowly. If you did all the tipping stuff first, your legs shouldn’t be moving so the change in your upper body position shouldn’t bother you too much. Just remember to not stop squeezing! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif

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Also what helps is when you use the little allen wrench, put the short end into the screw so you’re using the long side as a handle. This gives you better leverage and you can tighten the screws tighter. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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Happy birthday!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_compress.gif

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Veena lives in CA… she should go for it! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

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Jamilla’s teaser dvd does include chair work…but our very own Saschapoles is a fab chair/lap https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif dancer and she has some fantastic vids on here! You should check them out!

Actually I believe Sascha took down those videos… at least the instructional ones. But she does have some chair and lap dance moves scattered in her other videos.

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I had this same problem, and Veena met me in chat one day to show me proper form (shoulders back and down thing) and also some strength training. Using the same idea from the shoulder strengthening vid (the same one you were asking about, take the T position (from the ITYs or whatever she calls them) and instead of having your arms straight out, hold them slightly further back. That will target the area between your shoulder blades more.

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I was wondering how things were going for you! Good luck and we can’t wait for you to come back!

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Hi,

I’m considering a 45mm pole, however I’m wondering, what’s the difference between:
1) Chrome
2) Titanium gold
3) Titanium silver
and which one suits best for a beginner?

Thanks

Chrome is a bit more slick than the titanium, so the titanium is a bit easier to grip. The titanium gold and silver are almost exactly the same – both are titanium (obviously) but the color is different.

Rouge says she thinks the gold titanium grips a bit better than the silver, but I’m sure it’s not a huge difference.

Chrome is also the standard. If you can hang onto a chrome pole, you can hang on to just about anything.

i ordered a flirty girl and after researching the xpole is the thing to get. my hubby was like i have spent the money and there is no use to get the xpole right now. can you tell me for the time being is the ok. and also will any type of movement put strain on my ceiling at all. hubby thinks it will and i am getting depressed that i wont be able to dance

I’ve heard horror stories from the flirty girl pole. A couple other girls on here have had a lot of damage to both their ceilings and floors from that kind of pole. It’s also not safe – it can fall easily when you’re using it. If you just ordered it, I’d return it and get your money back. Then save up and get an x-pole.

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(I hope I’m understanding you correctly, but I’ll try https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif)

Is it an X-Pole??? I don’t think X-Pole spray-paints their poles… Are you just referring to the titanium plating?? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif

If the pole bent or twisted when you used it in spin mode, then I’d say it’s a manufacturing problem – especially if it was fine and wasn’t moving when you used it in static mode. I’d contact customer service and tell them what happened and see what they say. If it’s an x-pole, their customer service is great. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif

Good luck, maybe someone else here will have a better idea for you.

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I looked at wikipole (thanks for that, I never knew about it until now) and looked at the Aysha. I do it reverse of that and I’ve never seen it anything but reverse. Where you are upside down and in that same position. Doing it right side up looks like it would so hard. But it looks cool. I’ll have to work on getting it up like in the picture. New pole trick for me (if I get it). Fun!

Sorry if I’m mistaken, but it looks like your a tad confused… The reverse aysha isn’t an actual reverse of the aysha – it’s similar, though. You’re still upside down but your upper body is in a different position. You get into it from a basic invert, keep your inside arm where it is on the pole, then take your outside arm down below your head and grip the pole, and then you release your legs in the split position. Look under the R section and you’ll see it listed with a couple pics. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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I’ve been trying to attach pics directly to thread posts myself, and I get a message every time saying "can’t attach such-n-such image to thread" or something like that. No message saying the file size is too big, etc., just flat-out can’t do it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif

I’ve used the method Glitter has said a couple times. The only catch is that it works off a direct link to the image on the hosting site (i.e. photobucket) so if you move or delete the image, it won’t show up anywhere anymore. I’ve done some deleting in my photobucket account and have wondered if I had linked to any of those pics or not…

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what cool videos!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif thank you so much for posting these!I only realized later that you had already posted that vid of the Chinese pole act. ^_^i did??? hmm. well i sure don’t remember posting it, so it was nice to see it again lol!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_farao.gif

Bertysbooboo posted it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif

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I learned this on static and I’ve never even dared to try even the reverse grab on a spinny pole… I’m afraid I’ll go flying out the window. So yes, definitely possible on static.

My problem is getting high enough off the ground. By the time I "pretzel" I’m 2 inches off the floor so there’s not much room for spinning while in that position. *sigh* If only my ceilings were that few inches higher… and if my grip was good enough that I don’t slide down quite as fast… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

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Yup, there is a move called the Holly drop and it’s actually the same death drop you were referring to at the beginning of the first video https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif Bertysbooboo just posted a link to that same video like last week, and yes, it’s awesome and went into my favorites not even half way through!

The chair thing was cool. I give more props to the violist, though. It’s hard to keep playing (in time, too) when you’re physically performing. But they both did great. My only criticism is that guy was kinda funky lookin’, but man, was he strong!!!

That video of Karol and (forgot her name!) was cool, too. I have a hard time watching 2 polers, though, I had to watch both videos just focusing on one at a time. But I had to watch that knee hold to scorpio move a few times over! The other girl made it look easy but Karol made it very dramatic and seem much more impressive (at least to me). This video reminded me that the knee hold is still on my to-do list… now I’ll be adding the drop to scorpio thing to it, too!

Is there a name for that combo??? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif

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I just laughed… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif Probably not the most appropriate reaction, but I thought it was funny. Very good, but still oh so amusing https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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I have my belly button pierced and have never had a problem with it at all, actually… for me or the pole. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif

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I didn’t know she was on Facebook! I sent her a request…

Berty what is your email? I’d like to add you, too, if you don’t mind (PM me it if you’d rather). https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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Awww the vid isn’t available anymore https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif

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I so made this into a Facebook group… hehe. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif