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I feel more comfortable sliding along the toe with the 7in vs the 6. I also smash my toes a little less in general. Not sure if it’s just my craziness but it feels easier to me!
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We call it Side superhero. Are you familiar with Genie? Go into a genie then remove the top leg, pivot the hips to face the ground and lift the top/back leg high and squeeze in your thighs.
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I wore 6″ for 6 years. Just switched to 7″s and I don’t know how I lived without them. They’re so much better for floorwork.
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I think some people use this, but my experience with it hasn’t been great. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Best-Step-Black-Diamond-Plate-2-ft-Square-interlocking-Foam-Mats-4-Pack-BS100-4HDT/202019834#.UtoO7hAo4dU
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Any removable floor cover is going to slip around unless you secure it to the ground. I’m just throwing ideas around as I have not actually done this, but 3M command strips? Velcro (fuzzy part on the ground so if you need to remove the mat, you won’t have sharp bits on the ground?)?
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Maybe a large yoga mat? http://www.yogadirect.com/yoga-direct-maendy-mat-6-foot-square-yoga-mat.html
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I don’t see why it would. Do you have any movement restriction or exercise limitations currently?
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I definitely get a similar reaction whenever I use brass. I don’t have any advice. Just wanted to let you know I feel your pain!
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A lot of polers skip twisted grip altogether. It’s not necessarily good for you and your body seems to be telling you so! Try split grip or true grip. They are more difficult but so much more impressive and safer for your joints in the long run.
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Drugstore should be fine, but you can always use the 99%.
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Most people use rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl is good if you can’t have ethanol in your house) or plain windex.
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Veena- I need to see this combo!
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Lyme- I’ve heard terrible things about sanding. I wouldn’t do it.
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That’s super awesome. Wish I had known about that a while ago…
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Staci- You wouldn’t need a permanent pole from platinum stages. Just a ceiling mount which can be easily taken down. They make poles up to 12 ft so you should be fine!
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Brass 45s over a certain height aren’t very great no matter what brand you get. The metal is much more pliable than stainless so it will bow in the middle. With your vaulted ceiling, any brand of floor to ceiling type pole is going to require a vaulted ceiling adapter screwing into the ceiling. When you move out, unscrew it and fill the holes with Spackle. Landlords don’t look at ceilings…
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I have owned xp, lm, and ps poles. PS was BY FAR my favorite pole. Hands down. However, their customer service is terrible. I won’t use xpole ever again.
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I have the yoga direct. The 5 inch thick is super effective but you’re right; you can’t dance on it. I don’t really use it when I’m dancing, but when I’m learning a new trick I’m unsure about…
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Simple tricks and poses can be beautiful too! Look at some famous poler pics and you can see not every shot has to be an impressive trick and you’ll also see some of the best angles to take pics from. Some poses look weird or unflattering at certain angles.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP4yveEljK4 Like this?
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I have had 3 different poles and 3 different apartments over the past 7 years.
The only real reason over tightening is bad is that it affects spin mode. If it’s extremely over tightened you might get some cracking of the ceiling paint. I don’t know if this is the best method, but I tighten until there is an issue with the spin mode as Runemist mentioned, and then loosen it slightly until there is no longer a problem.On to ceiling damage:
My first pole (xpole) was improperly placed (not on a beam) and dented the drywall. When it was centered on a beam it only left a light ring that came off with magic eraser.
My platinum stages pole was my favorite- however the rubber pads are quite sticky though and pulled a layer of paint off the ceiling when I took it down. Easily repaired with a can of white matte paint.
My most recent pole- Lil Mynx- most convenient pole has one tiny screw that goes into the ceiling as RM mentioned. Easy to cover up.There are tricks of how to set it up without a stud, but I’m not super familiar with them. I know people have placed a piece of plywood between the pole and ceiling, but I’m not sure how much that helps.
Lastly… Landlords NEVER look up. If they don’t see you have a pole up (take it down when they come by), they will never think to look on the ceiling for scuff marks, footprints, spackle, etc…
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Front hook is a bit difficult. It’s not actually gripping tightly in your kneepit area. The grip is sort of all along the side/back of the hooked thigh and the mid-calf. To get there, you need to push your pelvis forward.
It is not as solid feeling as the back hook. And I think it takes more arm strength to do well. I consider this almost a 1 handed spin with your leg guiding you, not providing much support. -
There are a couple places (restaurants, bars, small concert venues) in St. Louis that host pole as entertainment where performers have well put together acts and no stripping. I think it depends on the aggressiveness of the pole community in your area. You have to go out there and befriend venue owners.
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Great idea! I’ve been doing flexy training and floor tricks but not continuous floorwork…
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The strap is very useful. Pole dancing in the strapless sandals can lead to disaster…
