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Whoops KOTONICA shoes, not Kontonica… duh
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Still, the carpet wasn't really what I was going for so one day I saw a box of laminate flooring at a thrift store and voila! I bought a cheap little saw and cut the hole for the middle, that was the most difficult part. I fit the pieces together and used duct tape to tape non-slip rug underlay to the bottoms, fit both pieces around the pole and using pretty gold duct tape taped the edges together tightly. This works perfectly! I have a tiny little dance floor around my pole and carpet past that so I can do spins but it's a soft landing and I can do floorwork on the carpet! The whole project cost less than $25. Yea!
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I just can't resist this one. The whole reason that I knew that pole was for me was that I inverted the very FIRST TIME I ever touched a pole.
My friend had a Sexy Party at a dance studio, it was fun, a dozen girls taking turns learning moves.
The instructor thought I'd poled before. I haven't really gotten very far since then, but I have a pole and I use it to dance, for excercise and fun. I have a bad knee so I can use the pole to balance.
Even if I am a beginner forever, I love to pole dance!
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I had this beautiful laminate flooring installed just a few months ago. It was really great for dance, but it was really loud and I live next door to a Marmaduke sized dog, and the walls are thin.
Then, accidentally, I had a small flood in my townhouse, it ruined a good part of the floor, making dancing on it not doable.
I got a deal on a huge plush rug with a 1/2 inch pad, it is great for dancing barefoot and the sound problem is almost nil.
Shoes with any grip however are a no go. Very frustrating because, in some ways I think I love the shoes just as much as the dance. I tried the tape but found it would just roll, I even bought the best tape that I could find at Home Depot, and still had the same problem.
I experimented on a cheaper pair of shoes. First I tried to wear them down on concrete, still not smooth enough for spins. So then I used a callous scrapper and went to town, a little better, but not what I was looking for. Finally, I got Krazy Glue and coated the bottoms. Bingo! Nice and smooth.
The next time I do this to a pair of shoes, however I will protect the sides with tape for any run down because I did get glue on the sides of the shoe (not a huge deal, it is clear) Also, if you do this be careful because when not on the carpet these shoes are not super slickery and dangerous.
I had to use an entire container of Krazy Glue for each shoe sole. I find it sold at the dollar store.
Happy Spinnin' 🙂
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I had this beautiful laminate flooring installed just a few months ago. It was really great for dance, but it was really loud and I live next door to a Marmaduke sized dog, and the walls are thin.
Then, accidentally, I had a small flood in my townhouse, it ruined a good part of the floor, making dancing on it not doable.
I got a deal on a huge plush rug with a 1/2 inch pad, it is great for dancing barefoot and the sound problem is almost nil.
Shoes with any grip however are a no go. Very frustrating because, in some ways I think I love the shoes just as much as the dance. I tried the tape but found it would just roll, I even bought the best tape that I could find at Home Depot, and still had the same problem.
I experimented on a cheaper pair of shoes. First I tried to wear them down on concrete, still not smooth enough for spins. So then I used a callous scrapper and went to town, a little better, but not what I was looking for. Finally, I got Krazy Glue and coated the bottoms. Bingo! Nice and smooth.
The next time I do this to a pair of shoes, however I will protect the sides with tape for any run down because I did get glue on the sides of the shoe (not a huge deal, it is clear) Also, if you do this be careful because when not on the carpet these shoes are not super slickery and dangerous.
I had to use an entire container of Krazy Glue for each shoe sole. I find it sold at the dollar store.
Happy Spinnin' 🙂
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Whoops, shoe sole, not soul. Oh, I dunno, maybe my shoes do have a bit of soul 😉
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I had this beautiful laminate flooring installed just a few months ago. It was really great for dance, but it was really loud and I live next door to a Marmaduke sized dog, and the walls are thin.
Then, accidentally, I had a small flood in my townhouse, it ruined a good part of the floor, making dancing on it not doable.
I got a deal on a huge plush rug with a 1/2 inch pad, it is great for dancing barefoot and the sound problem is almost nil.
Shoes with any grip however are a no go. Very frustrating because, in some ways I think I love the shoes just as much as the dance. I tried the tape but found it would just roll, I even bought the best tape that I could find at Home Depot, and still had the same problem.
I experimented on a cheaper pair of shoes. First I tried to wear them down on concrete, still not smooth enough for spins. So then I used a callous scrapper and went to town, a little better, but not what I was looking for. Finally, I got Krazy Glue and coated the bottoms. Bingo! Nice and smooth.
The next time I do this to a pair of shoes, however I will protect the sides with tape for any run down because I did get glue on the sides of the shoe (not a huge deal, it is clear) Also, if you do this be careful because when not on the carpet these shoes are not super slickery and dangerous.
I had to use an entire container of Krazy Glue for each shoe soul. I find it sold at the dollar store.
Happy Spinnin' 🙂
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Stay strong, we are here, and kick some butt!
I can't wait to see it. You should be very proud.
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I found my awesome huge sliding door mirrors at a Goodwill thrift store for @ $10 ea. I couldn't believe it. I find so much awesome stuff at thrift stores.
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I have this condition. I am a massage therapist, lots of repetitve movement. Additionally, I hyperextend my elbows. I find the best remedy is massage, massage, and rest. It hurts, a little to massage the area, but it relieves the pain after.
Good luck!
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A nature pole, awesome!
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I like eyeliner. After years of looking for what I wanted in an one I finally found it at Target. The brand is "elf" and it is called a "waterproof eyeliner pen". It is awesome, stays on, doesn't annoy me and I bought it for $1.
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Adora Naughtynymph?
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Well it sure is sweet that he got the pole for you, but you gotta step it up.
Intallation is the key, when my pole finally got erected correctly I was so happy. I still am, just thinking about the work that went into getting the thing into my cozy little home really inspires me.
My only regret is not using it when I had the audience.
One big piece of advice girls, if you have a guy and he wants you to dance for him…
just DANCE!
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Pole is one of the only ways that I can get a work out. I have a super wobbly knee, I "broke" it a few years back and don't have the insurance or the money to fix it. I can't run, I can walk but if I step wrong, woah daddy, I could be out for weeks. The great thing about the pole is I can use it to balance myself.
I also have rheumatoid arthritis and scoliosis. I find that stretching on the pole helps my back and just moving in general helps my arthritis.
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I have both leather (or probably leather like), and vinyl thigh highs and I definately prefer the leatherette ones. The vinyl are just too sticky. I understand the idea of the lace up, but, mine are just slip on with small side zips. They are great, love them. And I didn't pay much at all.
These are only $75
I noticed that the same site has the open toe and heel version for just $124
Happy shopping!
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Yes, fascinating. I didn't want it to work out this way, but, perhaps someone can tell me if I am legitimately asexual, or just in a rut.
I loved sex, until my boyfriend stopped kissing me. He said it wasn't me, I was a good kisser, he couldn't explain it but he just didn't want to kiss. I dealt with it for as long as I could. We had sex less and less until we finally broke up.
I loved sex but I can not imagine having sex with anyone but him and so I haven't and I have no desire to.
I'm 44, on the pill, have plenty of male and female friends, some of whom are quite attractive and interested in sex with me. I used to be so sexual but I just don't want it at all anymore. It's been many months.
Can I call myself asexual?
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I like amiclubwear. Maybe too much. I have ordered shoes, and found them to be great, and such a great deal. Once I even wanted a pair of shoes and waited too long until they were out of stock. I e-mailed and requested that they reordered them and they did. Then I bought the wrong size and they were very nice about letting me return them.
I am always amazed at how often they have new stuff. A word of advice… if you like it order it, stuff goes fast!
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I love how you said, me and my pole have a date, Debbie. I lost interest in a lot of stuff when I recently went through a breakup. But finally I am really starting to love my life again, and appreciate the things that are with me, my cats, my friends, my family, my house, and my pole.
Creativity is the kick that will get me though all the rough parts of this life. Pole is live creativity. Creating movement and feeling part of the music and the moment.
Thanks for posting this. Isn't it cool how we can be here for each other?
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Very cool, I haven't gotten any but there are a couple of similar, but much lower heeled, shoes on the "Last Pairs" page of http://www.electriqueboutique.com
http://www.electriqueboutique.com/shop/proddetail.asp?id=HETTA-12-BLK-RED
http://www.electriqueboutique.com/shop/proddetail.asp?id=HETTA-12-RED-BLK
They are only $2.99, well plus shipping.
Just leave me a size 9, thanks!
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After attending one pole party at a studio I found a platinum stages pole on Craigslist, it was a bit banged up after living in someone's back yard but it worked. I have yet to take another lesson, and I haven't really gotten any better, but I love having a pole at home.
I have a "broken" knee and there are a lot of moves that I will never get to do, but for excercise and stretching the pole is great because I can lean on it.
The stage was really too small, I am 5'9" and so with heels there was almost no pole left. I added an extension and that helped. Finally a handy friend helped me to take down a half wall and actually install the pole. We did it for pennies, but he is a carpenter and really knew how to do it. Now I have 9' of pole in my house. I also got two huge door mirrors and now, I have the best set up. Sorry to brag, but I love it!
Privacy is the thing, I am still working this out. I like to dance alone, because, well, I guess I am shy. But, I know that is not the safest. So, I don't do it enough
I am encouraged by all of you and hope to one day really get at it. Thanks for being here to share and let me share too.
Rock n' Pole!
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After attending one pole party at a studio I found a platinum stages pole on Craigslist, it was a bit banged up after living in someone's back yard but it worked. I have yet to take another lesson, and I haven't really gotten any better, but I love having a pole at home.
I have a "broken" knee and there are a lot of moves that I will never get to do, but for excercise and stretching the pole is great because I can lean on it.
The stage was really too small, I am 5'9" and so with heels there was almost no pole left. I added an extension and that helped. Finally a handy friend helped me to take down a half wall and actually install the pole. We did it for pennies, but he is a carpenter and really knew how to do it. Now I have 9' of pole in my house. I also got two huge door mirror and I have the best set up. Sorry to brag, but I love it!
Privacy is the thing, I am still working this out. I like to dance alone, because, well, I guess I am shy. But, I know that is not the safest. So, I don't do it enough
I am encouraged by all of you and hope to one day really get at it. Thanks for being here to share and let me share too.
Rock n' Pole!
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Sorry, the piece I ordered was only 4' X 4'
Through BlingLights.com
Well, good luck
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Once I needed a surface for a stagee that had a broken edge. First I put down a layer of soft and thick fabric, after that I put down some lovely gold fabric, that draped over the sides and looked very elegant. the part that held it all together that you can use over carpet is a large piece of the plastic that is used under desks so that chairs can roll easily. I bought mine online in a big one piece of 6 x 6 for a bout $50. I have seen better deals since that on pieces almost that big at office supplie stores.
Good luck!
