[benicebehappy]

Im using the 50mm chrome x pole. Atm i kind o walk around to get momentum an then kind of launch onto it, not a jump as such but i i kind of push of with one leg and use my arms to pull me in. Hard to explain.

I try and get on the pole as much as current bruises, pole burn and muscles aches will allow XD Just done an hour and a half practice and dont feel as though i acheived anything apart from an achin arm.

In class I dont seem to have as much of a problem which increases my frustration that I cant do it at ome. Oh well, i guess im just going to have to wait for my upper body strength to increase so i can try and hold myself on the pole for longer XD

Thx for the replys https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

[benicebehappy]

Yay my X pole is here and assemmbled!!

I should have made a video on how not to do it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif In my excitment when I was eyeing up the pole to see if it was straight i forgot i hadnt put any tension behind it and it tipped over, i just about caught it before it hit my glass table XD Opps
Feels a lot different to the ones I use in class. Dunno if its just that its a couple of mm bigger but seems harder to grip. But all part of the fun https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[benicebehappy]

Can you put some heavy weights into those cupcakes before you throw them at his head!! XD

But not all, you dont want to waste too many good cupcakes an some spineless, inbred dick like him XD

[benicebehappy]

Thx for the welcome https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Hope to be posting on the same forums with u again soon XD

[benicebehappy]

Ohmygod what a dick!!

Sorry to hear he got to you like that https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif

I hate that some ppl think its there right to be horrible and mean whenever they feel like.

Big hugs babe, we all love you here https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

[benicebehappy]

I know im new and dont know you personnaly but I have watched your videos and honestly you inspire me.

Like yourself I am NOT skinney (im a size 16 UK, or a 12 in the US i think) and have felt like you numerous times at class when ive ended up sharing a pole with the size 6-8’s in the class. (think thats 2-4’s in US) but after watching you on your vids I know that the moves that are giving me problems now can be done by curvier girls, and in some cases look better!

I really hope you continue poleing as I look forward to your videos and seeing your progression as it gives me somthing to work towards myself.

Anyways take care, keep smiling and look forward to your next posts https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[benicebehappy]

Yay, have now brought my 50mm chrome X pole and am now counting down the days untill it gets here (should be friday!!!!)
I cant wait!!! I feel like im a school kid again waiting for christmas XD WHOOOO HOOOO https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[benicebehappy]

A quick update XD

I have spoken to the company I brought the pole from and they have agreed to take the pole back and refund my money so YAY X pole here I come https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

Theye were actually really nice on the phone so heres hoping its hassle free trying to get my money back.

[benicebehappy]

Thx for all the feedback its appreciated.
I have decided I am def saving for the X pole and will fit the pole fit one temporaily.
Will def not be doing inverts on it and will cautiously do spins.
Feel a bit cheated now as i feel i just wasted £60 that I could have put towards the X pole but you live and learn I suppose https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

[benicebehappy]

Our instructer I assume uses the poles at the venue where our classes are. She told me that the X Pole was over priced for what it was and suggested the carman electra one or a pole fit pole. But after reading reviews on the carman electra one i know i wouldnt buy that one.

The poles we use there are kind of home made. They are scaffold poles and again I assume its due to the very high ceilings in the venue. They are securely bolted so am confident to use those but practically not usefull for in the home XD Im not making them sound very good so heres a pic of what we use http://poledancing.wetpaint.com/photo/849035/-" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ive found various reviews on this pole that I couldnt find before, mainly as it seems to be marketed under various names :S Most reviews seem to be positive BUT nothing recent :S

Think im just gonna have to wait for it to arrive and see what happens. If I dont feel safe then ill just use it temporarily for the basic spins (as i am really not going to be doing anything advance for a long time XD) and strictly no invert practicing untill i can afford to get the X pole.