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Mommabear, I’ve read more of your situation and feel badly about the two cents I threw in earlier. I had no idea it was this bad and that there is a history or pattern of many of other issues. I guess because my husband and I went through gunk years ago and came through it, being married for 32 yrs, I express hope for others. But not every relationship has a happy ending, as much as we’d like it to.
I apologize if anything I said was hurtful and/or made you feel worse. That was not my intent at all, especially since you had the strength to open up and share. Again, I’m so sorry to hear how bad things are, hang in there.
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I’m planning on being there!!So keep in touch and we’ll all be on the lookout for Veeners!!LOL https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_profileright.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_profileleft.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
Sounds good to me! I guess I should buy ticket even if I don’t have anyone specific to schedule with.
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Hey there HookedOnPole — New Veener (Veenite?) here. Right now, the owner of my pole studio (Sacramento Pole Dance Studio – https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif ) is coordinating a "field trip" from Sacramento to the USPDF WC Regional with a buncha ladies. I’m planning on going, maybe stay Saturday night / Sunday afternoon (11.6 – 11.7) and take a workshop with either Jenyne or Alethea on Sunday. The way the seating is set up, it looks like it’s all reserved seating ($45/2nd tier(???), $65/1st tier, $85/at the door(!!!)) but I can’t tell from the Fox Theater website how the venue’s going to be set up. Will 2nd tier have trouble seeing the stage? Is 1st tier dead center, right against the stage? And Lisa (studio owner) is leaning towards a group of 2nd tier tickets to keep costs manageable. I really don’t care — I’m just going. I’d love to meet up with you down there, even if we can’t sit together it’d be nice to meet another StudioVenutian ( https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cyclops.gif ) and talk pole. What fun!
I am hoping to take a workshop also. I am also looking at Friday with jenyne or Sunday with Amber or Jenyne. How far are you from Redwood City? I’m 3-4 hours away. I keep checking the workshops to see how they are filling up.
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OMG, I can only speak for myself and how I started. I went for fun to an introductory class and knew I wanted to continue. After the introductory class, when she showed us what we were going to learn, I literally would crack up!! She said we all had the "deer caught in headlights" look. Every new thing, I felt like ‘yah-right’? But I was able to accomplish, not everything we were supposed to, but I got what worked for me. I started at 53 yrs old, by the way. After studio closed I self-taught myself from youtube, then THANKFULLY found studioveena. The help here and her online lessons have been a lifesaver for my pole experience. I also take workshops when I can.
I also felt everyone was so good and naturals when I started here, but as someone said we are all levels, etc. I am learning slowly and use pole for fitness/strength, not so much dance part of it. It’s just what works for me. So as others have said, have fun, work at your own pace and be safe. I injured myself attemtping kicking into inverts before I knew proper way as taught here. Veena’s lessons are in order, and I still skip some because I just don’t feel ready to attempt.
Enjoy and keep us posted!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif
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I’m going to go out on a limb here and mean no disrespect at all. I hope this is received in the loving way it is intended. I am "old school" as it relates to my marriage. I absolutely understand that there is nothing wrong with poling, I NEVER thought it’d be something I do. I understand the stigma that comes with it which we work hard at breaking it down.
As I said, I am old school and can understand your husband’s concern. I totally understand it’s poling with friends. I feel, we as wives, should be careful with going too far not only with poling, but with any hobby, the same for men and their hobbies. MANY years ago I played soccer, first co-ed then women’s league. I started seasonally, then a tournament here and there and before I knew it, I was engaging in it every opportunity (and I’m not even that good). All my husband said is, "How far is this going to go?" I realized I was over-doing it because it wasn’t necessary, I was playing enough to have "me" time. Same for my hubby, he was an avid fisherman and everytime I turned around, he was walking out the door, fishing poles and equipment in hand. He realized he was over doing it and cut back.
With poling, it’s absolutely so much fun and I take opportunities to participate as much as I can. However, I personally, FOR ME, would think twice if I were invited to pole at a bar or setting that would project something other than what we intend. This not only goes for pole, but any invitation by friends that would be questionable for me and my marriage. For some polers, it’s not an issue, but when it’s a concern for a husband, some thought should be taken.
Sounds like you attend a studio, and maybe able to pole with others in your area. And sounds like he supports that. I’d kindly encourage you to put love of pole aside and consider your hubby’s concern. My husband and I have a decision to build a hedge around our marriage and glad we have.
Again, I know I’m probably not the norm with this thought, however, I send with kindness and for consideration. Please no one be mad at me. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_pale.gif
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Congratulations! You expressed your thoughts and accomplishments so well, thank you for sharing. Also can’t wait for your tribute video!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Welcome! You will love it here at sv. We are of all ages, sizes, backgrounds, etc. I’m going on 55 this month, aye! Join chat on Friday if you can.
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I only get to visit Nashville once a year and that’s in May. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif Maybe I can convince my hubby to swing a Fall trip. Lol.
Are you going to make it? I’m stil so jealous. Have fun everyone and give David a hug for me https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I’ve never experienced this, however, there are other polers who have been at it longer and more advanced, so maybe they have some insight. Out of curiousity, what kind of pole did this happen on?
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By the way, congrats to those of you have performances/competitions coming up. The best of luck to all and have fun (I need to take my own advice when practicing, haha)
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I have super sweaty hands usually, and have to wipe down the pole and myself frequently during practices. When I performed, I used grip aide.. and lots of it! I recommend using a little on your hands and and maybe give the pole a light dusting, if possible. I also used a little on the backs of my knees as well. It definitely helped. Also, for me, the adrenaline of performing in front of an audience gave a little extra grip power as well.
Just curious, which grip aide did/do you use? Thanks. I’m a beg/int poler, however, struggle with sweaty hands to practice and learn new stuff.
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Welcome! You will love it here. A lot of great veneers and encouragement, and a lot of FUN!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
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You’re too funny, sissy!!! And yes, you are awesome!!! I hope you are feeling better https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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What state do you live in? I’m in California and it took mine 2 working days. Order was placed on Thursday and I received it Monday morning. That was awesome, however had to wait till weekend to put it up due to our work schedules https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif If you live in another state more than likely few more days. You ordered chrome, huh. Let me know how you like it when you get to practice on it. Once order was placed with xpole, I received shipping notification with fedex tracking number. Mine was bday gift also which is Oct 22, hubby gave me $$ to order by TG early. Don’t we have great hubbys!!
EDIT: I believe House of Pole has to send order to xpole for shipping process to begin, once that is done it goes quickly.
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I just placed an order with HOP and received pole. Fortunately, I received very good service and communication with her throughout the whole process. There was a "short" time frame where she could not be reached by me or xpole; however, she was traveling at the time and did not have reception via airport, etc. I hope you can get your order taken care of. Being nosey, did you order a pole and if so, what kind? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_question.gif
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I double ditto the above. When I started couple years ago, we had 4 weeks of each "level." By level 2 we were inverting as a class. I was okay with starting from the ground, then squating, then bent knees, although still by kicking up. I was encouraged to stand straight and do it. I had my own pole by then and even though I didn’t feel ready, made many attempts; this resulted in pulling muscles in rib cage so badly I could not move/even breathe. I heard/felt a pop and just lay there. I thought I fractured a rib. I let it go for few weeks thinking it would get better, then went to doctor. I had inflamed muscle so bad and got medication. I could not pole for about 2-3 months. I realized then I would pay attention to my body, I hope I’m doing that https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif I love the progression of veena’s lessons, I still even skip some if I don’t feel ready and back track a lot.
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stardust, Lil Mynx is stainless steel, which is my first pole since 2 years. I hate to be whiny about my TG, it’s just so different. I’ll give it more time, maybe I expected too much. I was going to sell my lil mynx, but think I will hang on to it. Maybe I’ll be a poler who has two poles, haha However, after using TG and then putting my ss back up to practice on it again, I need to decide keeping the TG if I don’t feel I’ll be using it as much. Time will tell https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_pale.gif
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Hooked….this is why I don’t recommend the TG for beginners or those who like to do static spins. Its hard on the hands. However you will get use to it, but wow I have some major callouses happening from my TG. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif If your a death gripper the TG will take some time to get use to. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_colors.gif
It’s not only very grippy and painful for spins. No matter what I do is very difficult, hurts, and not fun at all. Just a couple of practices and I’m actually banged, bruised, scraped, etc. I look like I got beat up! I dont know, I might regret getting the TG https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif Even though I’m not advanced, I miss being able to play with spins, but I wasn’t able to much with the ss either.
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Awesome, thanks for the link!
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I just sucked it up and ordered chrome. Hopefully I won’t regret it! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
So how is the chrome working for you. I started on lil myx stainless steel over 2 years ago and just got an xpert titanium gold. I think I went from one extreme to the other. I’m wondering how yours is working for you? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Did you ever get any respones to this post? What did you end up getting? How would you compare chrome vs stainless steel? I just got an xpert 50 mm TG and it is very grippy, infact maybe too grippy for me, not sure yet.
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I’m wondering how the lotion is for spins practice. I just put up my new xpert titanium gold and have used it couple of times. OMG, I’m all beat up, it hurts!!! I went from complaining about my stainless steel being too slippery to TG being TOO grippy. I’m not that good at poling and wonder if I’m not ready for TG. I’m going to keep trying it for a bit longer and see, then put my ss back up and play with it again. I think maybe I should have gotten the xpert chrome. hmm, maybe will post a 3 week old TG pole for sale https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif By the way, what kind of pole do you use.
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(50mm chrome X-Pole) Just wondering if you still hae the 50mm chrome xpole? Is it the xpert? Also, is it the new bottom loading? Please let me know, thanks!
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Unfortunately someone else will have to give input regarding taking down often, mine is able to be up in spare room all the time. There is someone here who mentioned she takes hers down quite a bit, I think it’s Empyrean here on sv. She might be able to help you with this.
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hmm…for myself I really needed my husband and don’t know if it’s something I could do on my own. I just asked him what he thought and he also found it difficult to respond about doing it alone. His comment was everyone is different and there are some who probably can, while others can’t; it’s better with two but possible alone. We thought maybe having someone the first time or two to get a feel for what’s like. Assembling it is not a problem for one person, it’s the standing it up, lining up with joist, I kinda supported it especially at the base while he rotated to adjust height. He was able to stand it up without me but don’t know how it would be for me alone. I’m on the small/thin side and am spoiled by him doing things for me.
Congrats on your new pole, did you get chrome or TG? We just got my new xpert TG yesterday, tested for few minutes, but can’t wait to actually practice later today. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
Oh, once you know where joist is and where base will be, aligning will more than likely be easier each time. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
