byrdgrrl
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So I got my conversion kit yesterday. Mine came with no instructions, so I had to e-mail Kimara at X-Pole US to find out how to get started. Then it took about an hour of twisting and unscrewing and rescrewing and hoping I wasn’t doing permanent damage to my pole to get it up. The upgrade section replaces Main Pole A and (depending on your model X-Pole) the little spinny base section. You also no longer need the large spanner (wrench) in the tool case either. The upgrade goes directly onto the main base and attaches just like the old piece. The screws on the bottom are still how you change between static and spin mode too. Main Pole B then screws on top of the upgrade section. Any extensions then go on top of that. There’s now a little adapter piece with a peg that fits into the upper dome that screws on top of the extension. The dome goes on that. Now, in order to adjust the height and snug the pole to the ceiling, there’s an adjuster cover near the bottom of the upgrade section that screws into place. That gets unscrewed and then there are three screws on the pole that you loosen with the hex key. This allows the pole to screw to adjust. Once the dome is flat and the pole secure, turn the pole so that the three screws line up with the flat spots on the adjuster and tighten them down. This keeps the pole from unscrewing while dancing on it. Then slide up the adjuster cover, screw into place and start dancing. Now that I know where everything is and what goes where, I imagine next time set-up will go much easier. One thing I noticed was to be very sure that the dome is flat and tight against the ceiling. It’s harder to tell now that it’s no longer eye-level. Also, I still needed a step-stool to put the extension on top, but the little kitchen one was quite high enough, so no need to dig out the ladder.
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Awesome. Thank you!
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I mean the back of my knee. Should have been more specific. I have been stretching my quads too, as well as the rest of me. I’ve been doing yoga mostly regularly, but this one spot seems particularly troublesome. Thanks for your help! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I love yoga for both flexibility and strength as well as a whole body workout. I also train in Aikido, a martial art a lot like judo. As part of our training we work with boken, or wooden swords. Sword cuts are the best exercise that I have found for grip and forearm strength. I also do a lot of walking and hiking.
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Some one else mentioned Vitamin D. Exposure to sunlight really helps your body manufacture Vitamin D. Vitamin D is also good for your immunity. I try to get at least 30 minutes a day outside in the sun. I realize that that’s pretty easy living in Arizona, but it’s something to think about.
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https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif Learn something every day.
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Ordered my conversion kit today! Should be here within three business days. Yay! Now there are no more excuses. I don’t have to manhandle a six foot ladder out of the garage over my Mum’s car anymore!
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Just make sure you leave me one! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Hey Coco,
I live in Tucson. I don’t know of any pole studios, but my aunt has a gym, like just a regular gym, called The Training Zone. I can see if I can get the info if you like. -
I just heard from Kimara at X-Pole US and they have 50-mm Chrome conversion kits for $169.99 including shipping.
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Pointe shoes?? That’s pretty sweet. Do you have any videos? If not you should post one! I’ll watch! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
yep! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glGEp7InBx0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Im debating a song for my Dec. video, and one of the songs would really dance well to w/pointe shoes. The song is Snuff by Slipknot, my husband suggested it and im thinking of letting see the video early as a xmas gift before I put it on youtube.
I have to say I stole (or permently borrowed) the idea from a stripper I saw at a bar. She had her pointe shoes, a long romantic tutu and topless. It was for me, pretty.
Very nice! Are pointe shoes very slippy when climbing? I just might go see if I can find mine. Thanks for sharing!
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Pointe shoes?? That’s pretty sweet. Do you have any videos? If not you should post one! I’ll watch! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
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Good to know. Thank you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Bare feet is where it’s at! Point your toes and use the balls of your feet. By using the muscles in your legs more, it’ll shape your legs up really nice and you don’t have to be afraid of breaking an ankle. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Any idea when the new goodies will be on the website?? I just had a look and no joy.
