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I used to subscribe to your lessons. I don’t think the pricing is off at all; you get a lot of bang for your buck. It’s a lot cheaper than going to a studio. I didn’t renew during my pregnancy because I knew I wouldn’t use it, and there was a period before that that I didn’t have a pole because I sold my X-stage because we were moving, so I didn’t renew then either. I definitely will renew soon because this baby weight ain’t losing itself, but I have to wait a few months to figure out our finances because we just hired a nanny. Overall, it’s not a huge expense, but I want to be careful with our finances just now because holy cow, babies are expensive.
I think your pricing is very fair, and I think PayPal is very convenient, not to mention secure.
Have y’all thought about branching out and doing events? I dunno, maybe a Skype pole jam with Veena herself? For a fee, of course. It might appeal to those who can’t really commit to the lessons.
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I definitely leave mine up. And I always forget that others may not be so used to seeing it. So when we had some cleaning ladies come out to help us get the house ready for a family visit, they had a blaaast. “Oh my word! Is that a pole????” It was so cute. She even did a little twirly dance around the pole. Honestly, if you don’t act like it’s a big deal, other people won’t act like it’s a big deal. Just treat it like another piece of furniture.
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Cool! Do y’all have a website or anything?
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chemgoddess1 makes a great point about floorwork. The x-stage was fab when we lived in a rental and couldn’t risk damaging the ceilings, but my favorite pole has been just the regular x-pert.
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I had an X-stage lite and it was fantastic! It’s a beast to move because it’s so heavy, but as long as you just leave it up, it shouldn’t be a problem. The carrying case is worthless. Mine fell apart the first time I tried to use it.
As for tricks, I could do anything on it without any fear that it would tip. It does have a very slight wobble that you totally don’t even notice. That’s to be expected with any stand-alone type pole, though.
Note: the stage itself takes up room wherever you decide to put it. It was awkward enough in our living room that I switched it out for a regular X-Pert.
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I just got some super cute rompers on yandy.com. You have to search under “Rave,” believe it or not. It’s a bit overwhelming cuz they have SO much stuff, but so far, both rompers are great quality and fit nicely.
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Thanks, tiggertail! Just did.
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Oh eff her and the horse she rode in on. She has probably never tried it. In fact, I can guarantee she hasn’t. One of my more “prim and proper” friends finally came with me to a pole class and she was amazed at the strength required for some of these moves. She’s now a pole convert for life.
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It’s still for sale, ladies! Just sitting in the garage collecting dust. Sorry, I didn’t see your message, MzVelvet. Gilt, if you’re interested, let me know!
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He was so nice. And I have the peace of mind that the adapter really and truly is screwed into the ceiling properly. He even went out of his way to get me better screws at the hardware store down the road because he didn’t like the ones that came with it. He said the ones that came with the adapter were too thin and too short, and that most of the screw would be in the drywall instead of the wood.
We liked him so much, we’ve booked him to renovate our bathroom, too!
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It’s so beautiful! Poor handy man wasn’t expecting a pole, but he was a good sport and put it up, all the while commenting on how sturdy it was and how amazed he was at the quality. Lol.
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Oh my gosh it’s so prettyyyyy! Love the new version!
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So I just placed my order for my brand spakin' new and shiny X-Pole, 45mm, Titanium Gold, and a vaulted ceiling adapter. Yay! So excited for it to get here.Thanks for all your input!
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I'm sold on it. But I need a vaulted ceiling adapter, and I didn't see one on the page you linked to. Do I just need to buy that directly from Li'l Mynx? It would be nice to get it all in one order and shipment. When I'm measuring my floor to ceiling height, do I need to do anything different for the vaulted one? Like subtract an inch or two?
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I can have a pole in any color I like? MIND. BLOWN.
Does it drastically change the grip on the pole? If it's a less grippy pole, will this make it grippier, more slippery, no effect at all? Is this better for brass and stainless steel rather than chrome or TG?
So many possibilities!!!!!
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So the vaulted mount is the only thing that gets screwed in permanently, right? Other than that, X-pole set up should be the same? We just bought a house with vaulted ceilings, too! And is that something I should be able to do myself fairly easily? I assume I'd need a studfinder to locate the beam and drill right into it, yes?
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Wow. I've never seen this guy before!!! He's sooooo good! And it doesn't hurt that he's good-looking. 😉
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Out of curiosity, does anyone have a picture of their mount and the added plank? We just bought a house with a vaulted ceiling, too. =/
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That's awesome! We're hoping to close on the 28th!!! Just need to get everyone's input on finishes and the vaulted ceiling thing before I pull the trigger on a shiny new pole. =D
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I was a stripper for a little while!
Profession: I work in retail sales. I was working as a receptionist, though, when I first started stripping.
Education: I started out as a Biology major, but now I'm a Marketing major. Switching majors added a year and a half to my sentence before I graduate. =/
Why I was a stripper: Curiosity. I looooved pole dancing, and I was curious about being a stripper. So I decided to try it (after discussing it with my then-boyfriend and now husband). After four days of sleep deprivation and smoke-filled lungs, I decided it simply wasn't for me. But it was fun while it lasted! There's something kind of liberating.My inner exhibitionist really wanted to get out. That's what happens after you leave Catholic school, I guess.
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Well if Veena says it's ok, then it's ok.The show must go on! Thanks so much!
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So my wonderful, wonderful boyfriend bought me an X Stage Lite for my birthday. And it's shiny and new, and I love it.
But I have a problem.
The ceilings in my boyfriend's apartment are too low. -headdesk-
I'm willing to work around this tragedy. I want to take the pole to a park. Does anyone here in the US know the laws about parks? Will people get mad and report me or something? Ya think they'll go out of their way to make trouble? Are they legally allowed to? As long as I'm fully dressed, I don't see how they could….
Anyhoot. Input appreciated. As well as other pole-friendly location suggestions.
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So my wonderful, wonderful boyfriend bought me an X Stage Lite for my birthday. And it's shiny and new, and I love it.
But I have a problem.
The ceilings in my boyfriend's apartment are too low. -headdesk-
I'm willing to work around this tragedy. I want to take the pole to a park. Does anyone here in the US know the laws about parks? Will people get mad and report me or something? Ya think they'll go out of their way to make trouble? Are they legally allowed to? As long as I'm fully dressed, I don't see how they could….
Anyhoot. Input appreciated. As well as other pole-friendly location suggestions.
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Yay! Another Georgian. Welcome to SV. I'm sure your background in gymnastics will come in handy.
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Just got my Pole Physics in a week ago, and I'm in looove with it. I did notice that the pump is pretty pitiful, though. It only squirts out the teeeeniest amount each time you pump. So I'll be replacing that, but the lotion itself is awesome. That and the itac2 stuff. I got level 2 and 3, and I'm super thrilled with it so far, even if it does smell kinda funky.
