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Things at other studios that I really liked:
I love the intimacy of the S Factor studios. Dark lighting, warm colors, big cushy seating along the edge, lap dance chairs, impeccably clean, surround sound. Being able to be in the dark during warm up for me gets my mind completely away from work/life and totally in the moment.
One of the studios I go to now has these great floor to ceiling framed mirrors. While being useful mirrors they also give off a posh feel that wall mirrors just do not.
Another studio is in an old warehouse type building in Cleveland. The studio has a whole flash dance type feel to it with the old school windows, radiators and hardwood floors.
Two other studios have other fun equipment so it is not just strictly pole. There are other aerial arts that can be learned when you get into that rut, and IMHO this keeps students at the studio and is a wise business decision.
Things I have found that I don't so much like:
Bright studios is probably the #1 thing. It is just too "sporty" and I cannot just let go and freestyle when it is bright.
Sharing a space with a gym or even no waiting room area for people coming in for the next class. It is one thing when the next class is another pole class, but when you have people coming in for Zumba or some other class that is not scantily clad or even worse, guys at a gym watching you, it just makes coming and going uncomfortable.
Improper HVAC. There is nothing like being too hot or too cold. I think this is one thing that gets overlooked probably the most out of every studio I have ever been to and it is not just pole studios.
Dirty floors.
Not being able to see the price of a class/workshop/etc unless you create an account on their mind/body site.
It would be nice if all studios had either a water cooler or bottled water available. Yes it is an expense, but I can buy a case of water for $5-7. It really is not all that much.
And as strange as this sounds, I really like when studios have logo wear available. I travel a lot and hit up all sorts of studios. I will generally buy a shirt/tanks/shorts from any studio I visit. It is nice when they also realize that not all polers are a size 2.
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I ahve heard that some poeple have issues with the pad on hardwood (I think tehre is an old thread floating around on here about it). If you have the rubber feet I would not worry about the pad. I had mine up in my garage on a piece of panelling over cement for 3 years and it never once budged.
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May 2013 bring you all happiness (and bendiness)!
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I would have to say that is one of my favorite videos as of late.
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I love how this video surfaces every few months. She is super sexy and super bendy.
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No need to be embarassed. The only reason I know about this is that it is a really common problem.
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Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M3jmHUosR0
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Vdub, if you search yoga swing on youtube you will come across a TON of videos.
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Reverse handstand into caterpillar climb will get you inverted and higher up on the pole. I would not try a holly drop (basically what Danidub suggested) until you know you can even hold an inverted leg hang.
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What I meant is that if your pole is too tight, when you put it into spin mode it will not spin.
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It is the holidays. Please take that into consideration. Most manufacturing facilities that I know of have shut down during this time of year.
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People always miss this part of the assembly directions. It is on page 7:
Adjuster Locking and Cover
Once the pole is tight align the three Hex screws with the 3 flat
sections on the adjuster shaft and tighten the screws firmly. It helps
to rock/rotate the pole very gently back and forth as you tighten
the first screw to help seat it. Then tighten the others without
rocking the pole. See web site for further info.
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You will only be loosening it a hair since there are 3 channels. And if you have your pole so tight that you cannot tighten it any more then it is probably too tight to begin. Will it even spin?
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If given the choice between PoleSpin and Vertical I would choose Vertical. I have seen the same things that you all have seen in PoleSpin and I also have some issues with the person behind the magazine. That being said, I have the premier issue of Vertical in my hand. THis is the table of contents:
Publishers Letter
Editors Note
Inspration: Dark Flight (basically artistic photos)
Vertical Men: Suwasit
Studio Star: Pole Star Miami
Beauty: Morning Make Up Call
Cover Stoty: Alethea
Psyche: Strong is sexy, Poling for Charity, Sensual Sport/Sexual Spectacle
Pole in Unusual Places
Nutrition: The anti inflammatory diet
Workout: pole fundamentals: upper body fitness; upper body fitness, the routine; breakdown of a pose: the crescent
Fashion Peek: simply sexy
Pole Around the World: Mexico
News: Pole Calendar 2011,; Pole Show LA; Approved XPert Pole Fitness Training
Fashio
Diary of a Pole Dancer: Marlo Fiskin
Product Review
Studio Listings
The whole feel of the magazine is different than PS. It is heavier paper and I want to say glossier.
There are also a few publications that come out of Europe that are supposed to be pretty good. Pole2Pole comes to mind (http://www.pole2polemagazine.com/)
Just found a thread that lists a few: https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/4e9467e0-2f58-4980-a9d2-1d130ac37250
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I think the Omnigym is only $125 right now…..