Saphyre
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I have a 45mm chrome that I love in the winter. I am planning on getting the brass xpole in the spring so I can use it in the summer. Weather is definitely the biggest issue for me! Good luck Rixi!
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HI JJ. This is a very common injury when you first start to invert. The most likely cause is improper form and/or muscles not being strong enough for the move. The move should be controlled, without any kicks. Your body should be in front of and up against the pole to avoid "smacking" the pole with your ribs as you go up, which is most likely what happened. Even though you can get yourself up there, it sounds like your body wan't really ready. Super common for eager polers!
If you do not have Veena's lessons, it would be a very good investment to do so. She explains what muscles should be used, and proper technique through the entire move so you can avoid injury.
If you are having trouble beathing, then you should probably see a doctor. There are several different injuries that can occur. Bruised bones and pulled muscles are most common. At the very least, rest as much as you can, ice the area, and if your stomach can tolerate it take a anti-inflammatory. There are lots of good homeopathic treatments out there as well.
Since you are just starting, now would be a good time to get into the best habits to avoiding injury by making sure you condition your body for a move before you attempt it. I wish someone had given me that advise when I first started! If you follow Veena's lessons you will have the best chance of doing that.
Welcome to the wonderful world of pole!!
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Welcome! You will be so glad you joined this site! Just enjoy the ride! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I think I am in love with you, Chem…
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Okay, thanks! I need stiffer ones right now, but I'll probably get both so I can be versatile!
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LE, did you get yours from the same place as calipolepixie? I see to recall the ones you got were the ones I was looking for.
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That was quick! Thank You!
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I fell while trying to get a photo of a CAR. I was in a hurry so I would beat the timer and my ankles came uncrossed. I landed on the top of my shoulders. Thank God I had my head tucked! My hands were spread to the sides like a cross, so they hit as well. I compressed my spine, but the chiroprator got everything realigned! I had photos, but stupidly deleted them. I should have had them enlarged and pasted onto my walls!
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Also, make sure you cjeck the screws at the top of the A pole, and the bottom of the B pole to make sure they are not too tightly or too loosely connected to the X-Joint. I had an issue with this recently where the B pole actually twisted out of place of the X-Joint because it had loosened somehow. It actually warped the B pole and I just ordered a new one.
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Welcome, Smoore!
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Amen to that!! I called XPole and they are sending a new B pole free of charge, just shipping costs. Yay!
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Thanks, Chem. My pole is newer. Just got it in April so I hope the X-joint is still goodl. Yes, we rolled both sections and also used a straight edge on all sides just to be sure. My hubby works with metals a lot and makes custom pieces, so he's rather educated. We thought there might still be a warp at the bottom, but he clipped a dial indicator onto the base, shone a flashlight on it and spun it around. No change in the gap!! Yay! Somehow, I knew you would be the first to respond..You are so helpful to everyone here and I appreciate your help!! xo- Susan
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Got it apart. The B pole is definiltely bent. Back in June I took my pole out to my sister's house. Her husband thought he would be cute and did a runining jump onto it when it was in spin mode. I remember cringing. It must have bent then. It is back up and will do for now, but I need to order a new B pole. Hopefully, that's all it is….Let me know if anyone thinks it might be something else.
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Just finished taping pieces for my Oct Costume Challenge. This just about killed me. You'll understand once I post…I am sooo out of shape cardiovascular wise!
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There are 2 that I continually love to get photos of because they work well with my body type, and they are just plain fun! Butterfly and Scorpio.
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Here are a few of my options based on some of the above combos:
Mitty Neininger (maybe for a WWII film)
EmmeLu Salt (for a spy based porno)
EmmeLu Christy (for a take on Dr Zhivago)
Gummy Bear (for a cartoon version of a porno)
Champagne Gummy (for…I'm not sure)
EmmeLu Gray (my favorite for several reasons)
My sister picked my Veena web name because it is my birtstone. The original spelling was already taken, so I used Saphyre instead. It sounded mythical.
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Ouch, DGP!!
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I have a lot of trouble with this as well. I love DGP's advise. I have one other way that I do this stretch that takes off some of the pressure. Hope I can expalin this well.
Lie on the ground on your back, parallel with a wall that has at least 8 feet of space. One hip should beall the way against the wall. Now swivel and put your feet straight up the wall. Your bum should be as close to the wall as possible. So basically, the wall is the chair you are "sitting in" and the floor is your backrest. Place your hands on the outsides of your thighs. Let your legs start to slide into a straddle against the wall, using your hands as a guide so you don't straddle further than you are ready to. Hold this for up to half an hour, gradually letting your legs fall closer to the ground. When you are ready to come out of the stretch, go nice and slow. Foam roll when finished.
I find that this takes the pressure off of my hips and my back, while letting the muscles and ligaments in the legs get used to the stretch.
One last thing. Check out Veenas middle splits stretching and routine. She gives wonderful advise and tips to do this stretch. Make sure you are super warmed up, and don't forget to foam roll! . Here is the link for her middle splits routine:
https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e2d837d-6f9c-46f6-93df-22110ac37250
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I agree with AG and Luvlee. It will take time to break in the chrome. I have the same pole as you and it took a while, but now I love it!
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Oh, thank God!! So glad you got them back and thhat the perpetrator will have to pay for his thievery and doucebagery!
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Welcome! You'll love it here!
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As far as songs go, I can't remember ever waking up in the morning without a song in my head. Even when I had severe insomnia for 3 years. They are so much a part of my life, that I never stopped to think how they might be related to something.
Now, as far as psychic abilities, I have a doozy of a story.
First, let me say that I have always been "sensitive". Like Chem & Veena, I sometimes feel that I see something out of the corner of my eye, or I "feel a certain vibe" when I enter a home, or business, or wherever. I once read somewhere that if you do not believe in spirits, you will never see or feel them.
So, about 21 years ago my husband, Dennis (we were not yet married) owned a boat with a friend. We were up in Wisconsin at a lake house with a huge group of people for a day of fun. We went out on the boat with about 8 other people. Two of them were a guy Dennis works with and his girlfriend Cara. We were water skiing for about an hour. Cara had never water skied and she was scared, but excited to try it. The first time out, she almost got all the way up, but didn't quite make it. We floated the boat up so she could grab onto the pull bar for another go, but she didn't see it. Dennis said that he would circle around so she could get another chance to grab it. All of a sudden my body just sort of "seized up", everything around me literally disappeared and was dark. The only thing I saw (in my mind) was the rope around Cara's ankles. Dennis barely even pushed the throttle forward before I screamed "STOP"! Even though he only accelerated for that split second, she was pulled under. All the men on the boat jumped out and swam to her. She was already in shock. We got her to the beach and called 911. She had severe rope abrasions on her ankles and she was treated for those and the shock. As you can imagine, my husband felt horrible and felt responsible for her injuries. All I could think of was, "What if I hadn't had that 'vision'"??? Even that split second injured her. If it had been longer, what injuries would she have sustained?? We'll never know….I feel like my vision quite possibly saved her life.
I have never had another experience quite like that, but it was enough to make me believe that there are people who can truly see and feel things that most people do not. I also believe that the the majority of these folks are creative in some way. We already discussed how complex the brain is and how we only use a small portion of it. I think people who are psychically intuitive are able to tap into unused parts of their brain, even for small seconds of time.
This makes me want to start another related thread, but let's see what else is in store for this one first!!
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Once your body is away from the pole and the pole stops and/or slows it can be difficult to get it moving again. For me, I try to do a preceding move that will get me going. For example, I get more spin if I invert straight up (basic invert as opposed to V-Invert)), holding that spin for an extra second or two before I move into the Gemini. If you are up on the pole already, I get more spin if I give a good swing into my inverted aerial before moving into Gemini. If you are close to the floor or ceiling, you can give yourself a little push. Other then that, remember the rule of thumb is that the closer your body is to the pole, the faster you will go. Play around with transitions and see what you can get. Don't forget about Veena's lessons! She shows lots of spinning tricks!
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Oh, my gosh! I have to reply to this but I don't have time right now. I'll be back!!!!!! Love this!!!!
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Mika Yoga wear is incredible. Also pricey, but worth it!
