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This video is really short but if you pause it at about 5 seconds you will see that the free hand does not actually reach around her back but out to the side. This to me seems to be the #1 killer of this move. People will put their hand behind their back and grab the pole just as they are starting their momentum which changes the dynamics and kills the spin. You should be reaching straight back and out to the side, as opposed to behind your back.
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Oh, I would weigh it also as you will incur additional charges if it is over 50 lbs.
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You will not be able to CARRY any pole on, it will have to be checked.
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Golf bags and ski bags seem to be the most popular.
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This is a good one that explains what I was trying to say: http://aerialamy.com/blog/2011/07/26/tuesday-tips-spin-momentum/
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There are 2 mistakes that most people make with the reverse grab. The first is grabbing way too early and the second is making an ellipse instead of a circle.
To correct the first: can you do a one handed chair spin? This is not the easiest thing because in a chair you are using that bottom arm to keep you pushed away from the pole. When you do it one handed at some point in time your body is going to come across the front of the pole and your arm is going to twist. THIS is when you should be grabbing the pole. Most people will try to grab the pole when their body is still somewhat to the side of the pole and this will kill momentum.
As for the second, the tip that really helped me the most with getting the round vs ellipse was to grab the pole with one hand and start running around the pole as fast as you can. At some point you are going to get far away from the pole and you will get airborne. If you look at how your body is, you will notice that you are more facing at an angle from the pole as opposed to straight forward. (I am not sure if that makes sense). When you step out you want to step out and away instead of just forward. When you step just forward you are going to come slamming back to the pole.
I want to say Aerial Amy may have done a write up on this move in her blog.
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Welcome! It is really hard to push yourself at home. Trust me, I have been there and this was before SV ever existed. This is by far the best community.
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Keep track of your accomplishments. I remember the first time I had girls climb and how they never thought they could reach the top of the pole, and then a month later they got to the top, and then a month after that it got easier. The strength comes quicker than you would expect but it does, just be patient with yourself.
I have been at this for over 5 years and there are moves I have been working on for YEARS. But I still love pole and am constantly amazed at the things I am able to push my body to do. 6 months from now you will look back at this thread and laugh at yourself.
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I am not sure what the going rate for classes is in your area. Around here I think drop in fee is $20 a class and then packages get discounted. The 8 class package is fine, however an expiration date of 30 days is too short, in my opinion, for that many sessions.
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I will also state that the facility handled this in what I would consider a superb fashion. Sadly not all pole studios handle business matters properly or professionally.
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You are not being unreasonable but you have to approach the email sent in a very diplomatic way. I had a situation at a gymnastics studio where I was taking parkour classes. This is the email that I sent and part of a follow up:
Hi, I am writing to find out if there is anything that can be done with my account. I am a current student in the Thursday summer Parkour class and I am quite disappointed. I had to miss one class but all of the other 3 I have attended the instructor was never on time. This past Thursday he did not show up and the other instructors were unable to get a hold of him. I ended up leaving at 6:25 in hopes of attending another exercise class that evening. On top of this he does not know how to keep order to the class. Routinely the class is chaotic and some students tend to constantly cut in line and disrupt the class without correction. This is not what I had anticipated and quite frankly it is rather unprofessional.
I would not mind moving into another class (WIT notably) but there are only a few classes left during this session. I am unsure of the fall session. I am open to any suggestions that you may have. At this point though I will not continue with Parkour.
We thank you for your feedback. This summer's Parkour has certainly been an issue for JS. Unfortunately, we lost one of our coaches that assisted with the class and it has not been the same. This is not how we conduct our classes and completely understand your frustration. In light of this, we have decided that we cannot continue to offer this class in the Fall given the situation this summer.
We certainly invite you to join the WIT Class for the next two weeks. In addition, I would like to offer you the option of continuing in WIT for the fall for free if you would like. It is on Wednesday from 8-9. If not, we will certainly refund you $100 for the parkour.
Please know we take our coaching and classes seriously. Your experience is atypical for us and we have taken notice and acted. We appreciate it. Let me know how to proceed and hopefully we will see you for WIT.
Wednesday from 8-9 would be great! I was not sure if it was going to be Tuesday or Wednesday in the fall. Weds is a much better evening with my schedule. When does the fall session start?
I taught an aerial class for almost a year which was the reason I wanted to bring this to your attention. I realize that running a business is not always easy and also if your customers do not speak up you may not be aware of issues. I do not hold JS in ill light due to an issue that you have with one trainer. Everything else I have seen about your facility makes me believe this was an isolated issue.
I look forward to seeing you in the fall class.
The owner knows that there is an issue and unfortunately her husband is ill. That should be ANYONES #1 priority. However she needs to handle it also in a business manner. Explain your displeasure and offer for them to give you credit for the next session of pole. The worst they can say is no, however you will never know without asking.
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The best way to find out is to contact XPole and find out if they are a retailer.
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As for your LM, there is a small set screw by where the spin/static button is located. You need to adjust this. It sets the ease of that button. You do not want it too loose so that it can easily be put in spin with just accidentally hitting it, but you also do not want it as tight as it obviously is.
I highly suggest you going through the threads here and reading about women who have felt EXACTLY like you. Who said this was going to be easy? If it was it would not be so rewarding! 2 weeks is NOTHING…even if you were going to the gym you would see little gains after only 2 weeks. Not to be a wench, but be realistic. Would you expect to be able to run a marathon with only 2 weeks of training?
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LOVE punch cards however there is also a lot to be said about a structured class where everyone is on the same page. I will say that if people have the option to cancel class at the last minute they will so getting payment up front is extremely wise. I cannot tell you how many times I showed up to teach thinking there was a full class to only have 1 or 2 actually show. However, I will also say that 8 classes in a month time frame is not always do-able, especially during the summer when vacations and holidays are happening.
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I will assume that you are speaking of an XPole?
First, make sure you are aligning the holes with the x's on the base.
Second, make sure that when you tightened the pole in the first place that you put the screws in the channels and not on the threads (the screws under the adjustor cover).
Third, make sure you are putting the allen wrench ALL THE WAY inside the set screw before tightening.