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Sure know how you feel, tarah! Remember I was sick not too long ago and couldn't pole for three weeks, then still took another week because of lack of energy. I thought I'l lose a lot and have to start over LOL However, much to my surprise picked up where I left off. You will too, get some rest and let your body heal. Can't wait to see you back at it 🙂
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Yup, same here! I love it when I can accomplish a couple of shoulder mounts,etc. during a practice. Then I spend time working on different things. As I'm getting ready to cool down, I decide to throw in another shoulder mount and sometimes cannot get up. Instead of forcing it or other things, I realize it's time to stop before I hurt myself (which I did few years ago)
I think most of us have been there…done that. You're not alone
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@Dani, glad that you not using momentum and back of your ankle to complete invert. Others can give more appropriate tips, however, when I was learning this, I had trouble getting hips up so legs could more parallel to the floor. A couple of gals mentioned it was because I was stopping short of tilting my body all the way back, like looking at wall behind me. I realized I was not tipping totally back and was still looking up at the ceiling instead of behind me. I've been working on that and it's getting better. Again, make sure you are not kicking and using momentum to get up 🙂
@xtinax, I was also taught kick up into invert and ended up pulling a muscle in my ribs so bad I couldn't do anything for two months. It was painful I thought I fractured a rib. Then I found this site and learned SO much. I did stop what I was doing and went back to the basics. The lessons here were a great help in correcting it. Don't take a chance on hurting yourself. 🙂
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@Dani, glad that you not using momentum and back of your ankle to complete invert. Others can give more appropriate tips, however, when I was learning this, I had trouble getting hips up so legs could more parallel to the floor. A couple of gals mentioned it was because I was stopping short of tilting my body all the way back, like looking at wall behind me. I realized I was not tipping totally back and was still looking up at the ceiling instead of behind me. I've been working on that and it's getting better. Again, make sure you are not kicking and using momentum to get up 🙂
@xtinax, I was also taught kick up into invert and ended up pulling a muscle in my ribs so bad I couldn't do anything for two months. It was painful I thought I fractured a rib. Then I found this site and learned SO much. I did stop what I was doing and went back to the basics. The lessons here were a great help in correcting it. Don't take a chance on hurting yourself. 🙂
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From my experience it's difficult to know what will work for each person, as weather, sweaty hands, etc. are different. I also learned on a stainless steel lil mynx and it worked okay for two years. I did struggle with it being slippery but was able to progress. Once I began interm tricks, etc I had to change poles. I got an xpole xpert 50mm titanium gold. It has great grip; however, I struggled with spins because it is so grippy and my body got "tore up" since I still have tendency to have death grip, etc. Right now I am practicing on an xpole 45mm chrome and "love it!" It is not mine; however, and once it goes to its new home, I'll order my 45mm, still not sure if I'll get chrome or titan gold.
I also go to a studio that has stainless steel platinum stage poles, both 45mm & 50mm. I also like those poles and don't have problem with being slippery, probably because they are "broken in."
As you can see, there are many options. Drives me nuts since I'm a horrible decision-maker 🙂
BTW, the main reason I replaced my Lil Mynx is the extension rod for higher ceiling is on the top and not usable at all for anything. When I started aerial invert, caterpillar climb, etc., was frustrated because I couldn't do anything all the way to the top. Lil Mynx powder coated has more grip, but again, if extension rod is needed, it is not usable.
Good luck and let us know what you get 🙂
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Congratulations and awesome performance! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Okay, 7 am and checking in…nope…new news posted yet 🙂 hmmm what is veena up to LOL
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Yes, Happy Birthday!!!!
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Ditto to everyone's curiosity…even though I know moving is awful, maybe moving back to bay area!!!! Then I'd definitely get to meet you 🙂
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Welcome!
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Welcome!
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Welcome! Yes, the sv community is awesome. Pop in to Friday chat if you can 🙂
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WELCOME! Join chat on Fridays if you can 🙂
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Can't wait till the 45mm chrome finds its new home with you? She's being very well taken care of! 🙂
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Fizzy, I know someone who is interested in it, I'll message you!!! Thanks.
