HyperHorsegirl
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The pole will occupy the space by the dining table, which will have to be moved when I use it. Not a big deal, it's a light table. Still, that makes putting down some sort of flooring on top of the carpet an issue. Plus, it's an apartment. I would like to have a hard floor so I could work in heels (carpet is too cushy), but I don't see how that's possible.
Is there any way to order just the X-Pole extension from SV? I ordered my pole yesterday because I didn't know how long the free shipping would last. If I had seen your replies before then, I would have gone ahead and ordered the extension.
I got a 45 mm TG pole.
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I just purchased mine, so I'm by no means an expert on this. From what I understand, though, X-Pole is super strict on their pricing. I don't know if they ever do have sales. I guess they could, but I don't think I've seen one. This strict pricing though is why, no matter which distributer you choose to buy from, you'll always end up paying about the same price. I've heard that if X-Pole catches one of their sellers offering big discounts, they will lose their right to sell X-Pole.
The biggest thing that I've seen that makes a difference is shipping cost. While the price of the pole remains fairly consistent, shipping seems to vary more. The reason I purchased my pole today was because of the free shipping offer. X-Pole shipping came out to about $40 for my location. SV offers $20 shipping usually, and has the same prices as on the X-Pole website for the actual pole. So, saving $20 to $40 on shipping can be a big deal (at least it is to me). Some places will mark their poles up in price slightly and offer "free shipping", with shipping cost factored in to the price of the pole, so be careful of that also. Conversely, some places mark their poles down, but charge more for shipping, so it ends up being about the same.
I trust SV and think that their shipping prices are better than from X-Pole directly. With so many fakes being sold, I wouldn't want to take a chance with a website I didn't trust.
I hope that helps. I don't know anything about sales by X-Pole, but I do know that whatever price X-Pole sets is pretty much the price you'll find anywhere to get one of their poles. If you're looking for a bargain, you might be able to find a used one in your area. Just be sure you know what to look for as far as a fake pole goes, though I think this site has trustworthy people on it.
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I just worry because it's at the top of the range. If the carpet "squishes" down too much, I don't want to have a pole that is too loose! Thank you for your quick answer.
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Oh man! I wish I had heard about this earlier! Then again, I probably would have gotten even less done at work today…
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I danced for my man for the first time on Valentine's day. I was super nervous weeks beforehand and I wanted to have a well-rehearsed spectacular routine. Well, life and other stuff got in the way of planning. I did research and watched videos and thought of some things to do, but I never really got the chance to practice anything. So, when the day came, I pretty much had to wing it. He LOVED it, but I still wish I had at least gotten the chance to put something together. It's nice to go in, realizing that what you do doesn't really matter, but to also have a plan to fall back on if you get nervous. Part of me wishes I had done "better" than I did, but he still thinks it was the greatest thing in the world. And that's what really matters.
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Maybe try to break it down by area and make a list of the moves you'd like to do in that space. Like maybe you really want to incorporate this move on the floor, these spins/tricks on the pole, and maybe some sexy hip twirling on the wall. Maybe even some chair or lapdance.
Then, maybe put them in the order you'd like to do the routine in. You can start at the wall, slink down to the floor, crawl to the pole and stay there, with the exeption of some floor moves thrown in when you come down that far (if you do). Or, you could start at the pole, take a spin to the floor, do some floorwork, get up, more pole, walk sexy to the wall, or even to your hubby in a chair, then back to the pole, etc.
I like to plan each area individually with maybe a mental list of things I want to accomplish. With that list in mind, it's pretty simple to see what flows together and what doesn't and what fillers to add to make it look okay.
Another thing you should do is just put some music on with no one watching and just dance. It doesn't matter if you bobble, because it's just you! Experiment. Find things you love and a flow that works.
Keep in mind that men don't appreciate tricks as much as women. While they know that it is hard and took some effort, they are more drawn toward the visual stimulation of it all. They like to see hip rolls and spread legs, etc. Let your hands wander and draw attention to what you want. Trust me, his eyes will follow them.
Most importantly, HAVE FUN! A routine is not as important as enjoying yourself. It may seem stressful and make you nervous, but he will love it no matter what you do. He will feel honored that you took the time to dance just for him. If you forget what you planned, it really doesn't matter in the end.
I didn't mean for this to come out this long. Whew. I hope I said at least something that helped. Good luck!
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I have absolutely no dance background. Then again, I've struggled with some of this, so it may be very obvious that I don't.
I was on a jump rope team in Elementary school and Jr. High. In high school, I was in the marching band, but other than that, I've never did anything athletic. I joined the Corps of Cadets at A&M when I went to college and got my butt whipped into shape. An injury midway through junior year really slowed me down. After graduating, I got a very sedentary job and apart from walking my dogs, never did much. I did a pole workshop in February 2011 and started my lessons many months later in October.
I guess I started from nothing, but I can tell a difference in my body since starting. Even though I'm still not happy with how I look, I love pole and it has gotten me moving. I'd definitely need more cardio to do much weight wise. My strength is almost as good as it's ever been, apart from my college days. You wouldn't believe the number of pushups and situps I was able to do my sophomore year. How time changes things.
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I'm a horrible runner. I'm slow and I have poor form which I can't seem to correct. I'm just an awkward person. Still, I love running. I can clear my head and it's peaceful for me. When I'm upset, I normally have the urge to walk or run to get it out and make me feel better.
I hate that I can't really run because of a knee injury that requires surgery. I've been putting the surgery off for almost 5 years because the problem doesn't bother me in everyday life, but only in high impact situations or if I've been doing A LOT of walking in a day. I can make it through almost a mile before my knee hurts so bad I have to stop, which is a shame.
I wish I could run more. I always hated running when I was little. I had a bad experience on the playground as a child where I was teased for my "style" of running and from that time on, I just would rather not run so I wouldn't look awkward. When I went to college and had to run though, I found a love for it. I can't say that the running feeling I get is the same as my poling feeling, but I love pole too. Pole just isn't "mind-clearing" for me.
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My studio gives out colored garters upon completion of the graduation perfomance, a different color for each level. My level 1 garter was white, my level 2 was baby blue, and level 3 was red. I haven't completed levels 4-6 yet, so I don't know what they are. After our performance for level 1, we were told that we would get a surprise. One by one, we had to go up to a pole and the instructor gave a brief speech and then asked us to raise our leg and they put the garter on us, saying that we had lost our "pole virginity". It was really cute.
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I've always been fairly flexible as a girl.
I only just started actually trying to get my splits this past week and I started out with just a few inches to go to the floor. My right is my better side, though they're both pretty close.
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I'd be interested too. What kind of challenge? Splits? Back flexibility? Other stuff? I'd be happy to participate.
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It's not worth it to me. I can't afford (neither time, or money) to travel that far out of Houston. My family lives four hours away. If I was going to spend that much time in the car, I'd rather see my family. I only visit about four or five times a year as I don't have the time for anything more. I'll stick to things in Houston. If they ever come to Houston (which was the original question, I believe), then I would consider something. It might be worth it to you, but it's not to me.
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Too bad we aren't in Austin…
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I've spent all weekend away from the computer and get back in tonight and realize I didn't sign up! Uh oh! No discount?!? But, lucky for me they had an April Fool's special that extended the discount pricing. Yes! I paid and signed up and am looking forward to doing something even further out of my comfort zone and meeting more polers.
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Good. I'll do the same. The jam on Saturday… Got it.
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Camkobo- It's a little off topic, so it probably would have been better in a new thread.
My studio encourages shoes, but it is not required. I have weak ankles and I've had problems with my feet lately, so I don't wear them anymore like I did for my first level. One of the instructors ALWAYS wears shoes. She feels wrong if she doesn't, though she doesn't pressure her students to do the same. Another never wears shoes, not even when she competes. It's just her style, though if her students want to, she doesn't stop them.
I think the important part is that you are safe. If you don't feel comfortable doing a move in shoes, don't. You have to work a bit at getting used to them. I would never wear shoes the first time attempting a new move, but after getting it, I might try with shoes to make it a little different (sometimes easier, sometimes harder, but always different). I love the way shoes make my legs look around the pole, but I won't risk my safety to wear them, especially if my feet or ankles are already hurting.
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I pay a little extra with my 8 week lesson series to get what my studio calls the "Goddess Package" which includes 8 "drop-in" classes, which are scheduled througout the week and have varying focus. I absolutely love having the option to go to those classes. The studio also has "Open Pole' time three times a week at no charge to lesson students.
We have Tricks & Transitions for those who know a lot of spins, but want to make things flow better. Flirty Flow & Freestyle, Floor Play, Spin & Teaz, Hottie Body, Cardio Pole, Sultry Chair, Sultry Pole, Video Vixen, etc.
The class card for the drop ins has an expiration date of 60 days, and many times it doesn't get added to your account until the second week of the lessons (unless you call and have it added sooner) so it normally doesn't expire until after you're done. This has come in handy when I had to wait a month for the next level to come around. I used my drop in classes during the weeks I had no lessons.
I know this is just the way my studio works and what works best for me and my body, but I wouldn't have it any other way for myself. Each class brings a little something different, as does each instructor. Don't be afraid to experiment with the different class types. I've learned so many different things by branching out and going to those classes. Of course, I can't get enough of pole. Plus, I've learned things in those classes that weren't covered in my lessons. It's helped me be more rounded.
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That's the workshops on Friday, right? Not the jam on Saturday? I'll do whichever one you want to try.
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I hope I'm "good enough" to go. I mean, I just started inverting (and not very well) a few weeks ago. Makes me a little nervous. I know by now how supportive the pole community is, but I don't want to feel way way inexperienced for what they're doing.
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Is this the Badazz Pole Jam on Saturday, April 14th from 5 – 7 PM? I don't want to sign up for the wrong one. Plus, you save $5 by registering before the end of the month. Yay for saving money while spending money.
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I've been to Ego Fitness too. I did their Groupon deal for $1/class. I ended up not using 5 of them (I got 15). I didn't like their style as much. Much more fitness oriented and less dance. I also didn't like that the routines they taught went by steps like in cheerleading (5,6,7, 8, etc). I've been wanting to try Verticality too as I've never been there. I have heard good things from some of the level 6 girls at PLT.
I spend way too much money on this stuff. But I love it so much!
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If you ever want a "friend" to check out PLT with, I'm there almost all the time. At least three days a week and sometimes more. I've taken almost all their drop-in classes/workshop classes at one point or another. Let me know and I could definitely meet you there.
All of Kelly's classes are great. I love her teaching style (and music selection). Jackie was the runner up for Miss Pole Texas and I think she got Miss Technique or Flexibility or something… I don't know. She's all about good form and is great if you need help working up to something. She can break everything down to its most basic strength building parts. Yaz is very energetic and fun too. Although all the instructors are great, I must say that they really have helped me the most.
I'm planning on getting a 50mm TG X-Pole. PLT has 16 total 50mm Brass poles (two studio rooms) and one odd chrome "skinny b****" (45mm) pole off to the side in one room. I can't wait to have one at home though. I can't imagine what kind of trouble I'd get myself into. My boyfriend thinks I should find a hobby that doesn't leave me with aches and bruises. Half jokingly, of course. He knows I love it. I just bruise so easily.
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Pole la Teaz. I love it. I'm in level 3 (inverting) every Thursday night. I also go for open pole time on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays when I can, as well as other drop-in classes. The girls (most of them) are wonderfully supportive.
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I'm also in Houston and looking forward to getting my own pole. I'm currently living in the Galleria/Memorial area, but I'll be moving further out towards the Beltway somewhat near the Memorial City Mall this summer. I'll probably get a pole when I move.
I love my studio and going to open practice with those girls, but I'm always up for meeting new people and making new friends.
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Sorry to jump in here, but I get excited that I actually know these things. For a youngster, I'm fairly out of touch with text-speak. IMO means "In my opinion". You could also come across IMHO, which means "In my humble opinion".
