HunnyHeatha
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Can you not put the X-Pole on a popcorn ceiling without using plywood?
I remember seeing a thread somewhere that menitoned this, but I can’t seem to find it!Found it!
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Veena,
Can I order the orginal X-Pole from you since I’m in Canada? I checked the "Shopping" link and the original pole is not listed on the page, so I’m not sure if that’s possible.
If not I can wait for Canada to receive their new poles and then order it.
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If you are dealing with open toe platforms then definitely get the smaller size. Closed toe you can get away with inserts but they still are not comfortable.
I totally agree!!
Open toe or strappy sandals are super easy to stretch!! As long as your toes aren’t hanging over the edge of the shoe you should be good!!
I should have asked what style of shoes they were before suggesting inserts!! Sorry! -
You should be able to get a shoe insert at most shoes stores! Just ask someone working there and they should be able to help you out!
Or you can always go to a drug store and check out their aisle with all the feet stuff. They might have some there. You can also buy some padding for your heel or toes if the shoes are still a bit too big or just not fitting quite right.
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When you’re a half size they generally recommend that you buy a size bigger and then just place an insert into the shoe.
So I would get an 8 and then just buy an insert to take up some of the extra room in the shoe.Just incase, make sure you read the companys return policy before you buy online!
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I love all of the ideas already posted!
Here are a few of mine!Spins Only Challenge! Do a routine that consists of only spins!
Disney Challenge! Dance to your favourite song from your favourite Disney Movie!
You Listen to WHAT When You Dance? Dance to the strangest song that is on your pole dancing playlist (spoken work, ethnic music, kids songs, etc.)! <– already suggested but I LOVE that idea!
Tight Spaces Challenge! Perform a dance that you could do if your pole was in a small space! (might be too restricting, but it would sure make people be creative!)
No Mirror Challenge! Take away your mirror(s) and record your performance!
Animal Challenge! Dress as an animal and perform a pole dance in that animals style! (Monkey, do lots of climbing! Tiger, do lots of crawling and (sexy) growling) Or just dress as an animal and dance!
Casual Challenge! Pole dance in jeans and a T-Shirt!
Tell A Story Challenge! Choregraph and perform a dance using your pole that tells a story! (Find a song that has a storyline and use that as inspiration!)
Theme Song Challenge! Dance to your favourite theme song! (from a movie or TV)
High School Challenge! Dance to your favourite song from High School!
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oh yay!!! Thank you so much Veena!!!
Please let me know when you’re able to ship to Canada! -
OMG!! Yay Canada!!! Thank you!!
Next time I’m at West Edmonton Mall I’ll stop by the sex stores there. I think they have a couple club wear stores as well. I’m picky with shoes so I generally need to try them on before I buy them. Or at least try on shoes by that specific brand to get a feel as to how they fit!
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They sent me an e-mail today saying that my order has been cancelled.
Apparently they can’t ship to Canada because there is already a supplier here, or something.
This is what they said:I am afraid we are not permitted to ship to Canada. There is a distributor already located in Canada and also the shipping is prohibitive as far as cost is concerned. I am sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. I have canceled your order.
So….where can I purchase an X-Pole? lol!! Who is the distributor in Canada?
I found this website http://www.xpolestore.com/ and they have "Canada Only" poles, but they’re the old ones? I’m confused! lol!!! I had no idea this was going to be such a headache!
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The seller wasn’t Amazon, it was Mighty Grip.
I checked the comments and everyone that left a remark/review said that it was in fact the real deal.
I guess I’ll find out when I get it!!
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I’m assuming the reason that Amazon has their poles on sale is because they’re getting the new models as well.
I would rather pay less and get the old model than wait a few more weeks and have to pay more for the new model!
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Sorry Heatha, totally missed your comment, i’ll look out for that thanks. I guess my whole body gets sweaty, but mostly my hands. I think it might be that I get a bit nervous about slipping and they get worse. Maybe it’s all in my mind!
No worries! I find my hands get sweatier when I know people are watching me pole dance. I think it’s my nerves that makes me extra sweaty!! I’ve also found that as my grip has improved the sweat hasn’t been affecting my ability to grip the pole as much. -
I found this useful for pictures of splits stretches, but as with everything, take with a grain of salt and use your own judgement: http://members.fortunecity.com/tchb1/Splits.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Be gentle!
OMG!! Some of those pictures are kinds scary looking!!! But that is exactly what I’m looking for!!
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Is it just your hands that get sweaty, or your whole body?
I’ve heard of people putting Drysol on their hands (it’s like an anti-persperant, but you CAN use it on your hands). It’s supposed to stop the sweat completely.
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Over the knee socks? Or maybe get some socks and chop them up to turn them into knee pads! Those are my suggestions. Or Maybe buy an area rug or two and put it/them beside your pole for when you’re practising your floorwork. Then when you’re performing for your man or whoever you can take them away.
And I can’t see the time on the videos either, I was actually wondering the same thing!! -
When I signed up for my Pole Fitness/Dance class my boyfriend kept on calling it a stripper class.
I had to explain to him that my clothes were not going to be coming off and that I was taking the class for fitness, not to become a stripper. I would come home after my class and he would ask how my stripper class went. It does get frusterating, but I think he’s only calling it a stripper class because he knows that it bugs me. He understands that I am not taking the class to become a stripper or anything like that.When I told him that I bought a pole he called it a stripper pole. I again had to say that no, it’s not a stripper pole, it’s a dance/fitness pole. It’s a little irritating, but whatever. It doesn’t bother me that much.
I’m sure other people will call it a stripper pole but I know that to me, it’s a fitness/dance pole.
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Amazon.com has about 5 of the original X-Poles in stock, and they have them on sale.
So I’m just going to buy from there.
With shipping ($95.00 worth of shipping! OUCH!) the total is $344.99. -
So now that you’re selling the new poles you’re no longer shipping to Canada?
I’ve tried to buy the pole and it says that I can’t purchase the pole because you won’t ship to Canada. -
Yea, I just looked at that thread too and saw that there will be new poles available next week or so.
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I’m wondering whether I should buy a 45mm or a 50mm X-Pole.
In my class we have both 45mm and 50mm poles, so I’ve used both.
The 45mm is WAY easier, but I almost like the fact that the 50mm is more of a challenge. And that 50mm is the standard size is kind of making me lean towards getting the 50mm. I don’t know. I can still grip the 50mm, it’s just a bit more challenging.
Any thoughts or opinions on which one to get?
Was there a specific reason you got the size pole you did?
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Thank you thank you!
That’s GREAT news!!!! I just need to save a bit more and then I can buy it!!! Yay!!
Thank you SO much for the info!!!
I’m super excited!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif -
lol!! I didn’t even notice that!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif
Thanks for pointing that out!! lol!! -
The customer support at Star-Pole responded to my e-mails.
They say that the reason the Star-Pole is cheaper than the X-Pole is because it doesn’t come with a carrying case, or an instructional DVD https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
They’ve been selling the poles in Canada for over 2 years, which really isn’t that long.
This is copied from their e-mail:
The Star-pole is made of steel which is finished in electroplated chrome(this is what gives it the professional chrome look while the steel gives it the strength.). The dome is made of chrome plated steel also.
The Star-pole can be switched from static to spinning mode and vice versa. Two screws are turned when you enter an allan key into a hole at the base pole and 6 ball bearings rotate it.
Once the pole is assembled it is smooth except for where the two poles meet in the middle where they screw together and also where the adjuster cover covers the adjuster at the top.After taxes and everything the Star-Pole would end up costing me about $310.00 CA.
The X-Pole would cost about $380.00 CA (including shipping and hopefully any other charges that they’ll add on as it crosses the border).
For an extra $70.00, I think I will get the X-Pole. I just wanted to share the info on the Star-Pole with everyone in case they were looking at it.
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Thanks for the info!
Shipping from Veena to Canada is $60.00 plus the price of the pole, so I’m looking at around $360.00 US (then add on the extra $$ for the conversion to Canadian $$). That’s the only reason why I was even considering the cheaper pole. But a cheap pole is exactly that, cheap!! I looked and I couldn’t find any reviews outside of their website, so that made me nervous. I did send them and e-mail asking them a few questions about their pole (the number of ball bearings and what the top dome is made out of). No way will I buy a cheap pole without asking a bazillion questions!!
But after thinking about it, I will most definitly be ordering a pole from Veena (if and when I order a pole). I’ve looked everywhere and Veena offers the cheapest X-Pole (thank you Studio Veena!!). https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif -
They have full length pictures on their website. I made sure to check for that.
Normally the X-Pole knock-offs are called Pole-X’s I thought….? Or at least that’s what I’ve seen on eBay.
I’m going to look online for some reviews and see what I find, but I don’t think I will buy it. My safety is worth more than the price difference between the Star Pole and the X Pole!!
