Leanne Love
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I was literally JUST thinking that; both of the X-Poles I’ve purchased now have been defective! That’s definitely saying something.
X-Pole has fantastic customer service, but if they’re constantly having to send out parts to replace inadequate ones then they’re losing money and customer confidence. I will definitely mention this to the customer service rep I’ve been emailing. -
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif Omg really??? I'm sorry that happened! I'll admit I'm kind of embarassed and feel bad that I didn't know…
I never used the 125mm extension, just the 500mm because my ceilings are 9' 1". I'm starting to wonder how common of an issue this is now…
I did end up emailing X-Pole tech support about my adapter not fitting in the extension, and they said they would send replacements and try fitting them together prior to sending them so hopefully that will take care of this issue. I wonder if they'd be able to offer some advice to you regarding this issue as well; maybe they'll notice it's a recurring issue and look into it?
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WOW some of those video clips were actually kind of frightening haha that's my biggest pole fear, is that my pole will come crashing down and break something (or break me!)
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I used to pull my hamstring a lot from figure skating (I rather enjoy doing splits on the ice haha it looks cool). It takes quite a while to heal, unfortunately. I would think the best way to avoid them, like all stretches, is to be properly warmed up!!
I wish you a speedy recovery! I understand how hard/frustrating it can be to have to rest, but do take it easy until the muscle heals up. And don't give up on the splits! 🙂
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X-Pole's assembly video is extremely helpful with the setup, and once you get the hang of it it's really not a big deal. I disassemble my pole completely every time I use it and last time I set it up I looked at the clock and it took about 6 minutes. (Sometimes I get lucky with getting it level and it's really quick, sometimes it takes a couple minutes of adjusting to get it leveled).
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Omg Giedre, I must say good for you for taking a stand and planning to move out! I know it’s horrible to just up and leave one day, but your mother’s behavior is completely out of line and if you wait for permission you will probably be there forever just going crazy.
I can’t say my parents are that extreme, but I certainly see some similarities in their — particularly my mother’s — irrational behavior. For example, I recently told my mother I may spend the weekend at my best friend’s (whom she and I have known for 8 years) cabin and she absolutely forbid it because she had gotten it into her head that I was really going to a hotel with my boyfriend for the weekend. Totally out of the blue!! I also have been talking to other guys recently, just chatting as friends (I work with almost all men, so naturally I’m going to talk to them), and even though I know she doesn’t like my boyfriend because his parents don’t have much money and he’s too short and “chubby” by her standards, she (and my dad too) now thinks I’m an easy girl who’s desperare for attention and cheating on my boyfriend. Again, all of these ideas she came up with on her own!
I’m getting long-winded here but I just wanted to say good for you for finding a way out of their grasp. As unfortunate as it is, they really don’t seem to be giving you any other choice! Whether they like it or not, I too plan on moving out when I finish school in two years so I can go to grad school out of state. They absolutely hate the idea of me moving out and think the idea of going to a non-local school is stupid but I seriously need to live my own life as the responsible, level-headed woman they raised me to be — a fact they don’t seem to understand.
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Photo privacy settings can be changed at the individual album, not privacy settings. They changed that too…
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Wait was it your picture that was stolen?? I kind of feel your pain, since one time I met a guy at a bus stop who found me on Facebook and shared my profile picture on his profile. So damn creepy!
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The link didn't work for me but imagine if you saw someone else with your own photo! How creepy would that be!?
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Adding on one more thing (sorry!)…I agree that if you push too hard, it will have an effect opposite of your intent. I think if your daughter is the smart capable young woman you know her to be, she will figure it out! This is all just part of the growing-up process. Especially if her friends aren't crazy about her boyfriend, that may help her along as well; teenagers highly value their friends' approval.
Just gotta have some faith in her! 🙂
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Perhaps it should be noted that I don't have a teenage daughter to throttle…I AM the teenage daughter I'm sure my mom wants to throttle sometimes https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif lol!
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This is a tough spot for any mother, I'm sure. My mom hated one of my ex-boyfriends and she and I fought CONSTANTLY about how she wanted us to break up. However, I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. He and I obviously weren't meant to be (he ended up breaking up with me for my best friend at the time; they are a really great couple though, I even realized it back then even though I was hurt) and fate ran its course and we ended up breaking up and much happier for it.
Remember that she's young and love (young love especially) is pretty blind. You're her mother though, and as such your opinion should mean something to her (even if she doesn't immediately acknowledge that it does). I think 20 and 17 can be a significant age difference at that age, which probably adds to your concerns. Perhaps you and your daughter could do something fun together and when the moment is right you could bring up your concerns to her and discuss — not fight about — them? I've found that my mom and I find it easiest to have level-headed discussions about precarious topics when the mood is just right and we are getting along especially well.
Being that she is so young, a lot of the advice you give her is likely to sink in later, at which point she will realize the truth of your words. At least, that's how it is for me. She's probably less likely to absorb any of it, however, if it's an argument about her boyfriend rather than a calm discussion about your concerns.
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Similar story with me too. First and only pole class I have ever attended – a beginners class, of course – and we were learning INVERTS. How did we get into them? Kick and hope for the best! How dangerous!
I already had a lot of core strength before I started poling, but no arm strength at that point. Most of the other beginners could barely even kick up very high and had to have the instructor spot (or perhaps I should say "lift") them to get upside down on the pole. Needless to say I have not gone back (partially because I didn't want to spend all the money on lessons as a broke college student!)
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So obviously, yes it is sold now 🙂 thank you to anyone else who was interested!
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Bronny, it’s not sold yet. I may have a seller but I’m still waiting to see if it works out with her.
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Ok will do! 🙂 I’ll send you a message within the next couple of days
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I’m currently selling my 4-month-old 50mm chrome Xpert that has only been used about 10 times. I may have a seller already but if it doesn’t work out with her I can let you know!
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I can certainly ship it if necessary!
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When I first got my pole I did what Sanbar did and also extended my leg as far as I could out to the side to make sure I wouldn't kick anything. I was paranoid about kicking something! Ouch!
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Is there a correlation between using grip and the color fading?
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Because it’s so new I’m hoping for about $250 including the 500mm extension I got for the pole (my ceilings are just over 9 feet). I am willing to negotiate though! 🙂
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Thanks, Kitty, I actually ordered a 45 last night!!! 🙂 I really wanted a 40 but I dont want to get too used to it, like you said. Then I’m going to use the box from my 45 to ship my 50 when I sell it, since I couldn’t find a great fitting box haha
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Actually, I'm studying materials science & engineering in school…so maybe X-Pole can hire me someday and I'll do it for them https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif tehe
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Interesting! Well that's good to hear that it does not affect the grip of the pole, but wouldn't you think X-Pole would come up with a colorless grip-aiding finish to avoid this gold-wearing-off issue? Just a thought! haha 🙂
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Has anyone had issues with the gold on TG wearing off over time? I remember reading about that happening and that's one of the reasons why I'm a little hesitant to purchase a TG (that and I don't know for sure how my grip will be on it)
