korinne
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It's all about good placement and I think body shape does have something to do with it. I have a very long torso compared to legs and this move is difficult for me. Back flexibility is important, but it also has to do with positioning of the pole relative to your ribs. It typically puts a lot of pressure on my lower ribs and I've known a lot of people to get rib injuries from this move. So be careful and make sure the pole is positioned low in your waist so it doesn't put ungodly amounts of pressure on your ribs. The flatline transition should help with that. I also encourage people not to practice it too much in the beginning, slowly building up to it to avoid repetitive stress injuries to ribs.
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Ballerina would put your inside leg on the wrong side of the pole. :/
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If I say 'cartwheel' I mean what veena means for cartwheel. Handspring is my generic way of saying any way of getting up into a pole handstand sort thing. Everyone uses different terms!
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The fake xpole I saw was much more obviously fake. I know that doesn't help, but the packaging/carrying case looks correctish. (I haven't owned an xpert in 4 years so I don't know what the V is about. The pole I bought 7 years ago didn't have a V but that may have changed.) I'd ask for a side pic of the top plate. Or just go for it. Looks pretty real to me.
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Make sure you're up to date on your tetanus shots! 🙂
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without letting the knee/hip lose grip. yay proofreading.
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From what I've played with… we have been clumsily getting into it on static via a modified version of what pole dance dictionary calls "mercury". Lean very far forward and making sure your hip/outer thigh is in contact with the pole while still gripping in your knee. Reach around without letting (hardest part) past a figurehead type pose to the other side. Alternately, on spin mode, it's similar to the icarus spin.
Other suggestions, because this is totally not pretty?
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This happened to my chrome xpole 2 years ago. I'm pretty sure it is a little rust. After wiping it with alcohol several times, using it very frequently, and keeping it in a somewhat temp-controlled environment it did fade eventually and feels back to normal.
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I got some very mild rust on a chrome xpole. Where is it? Mine was a small amount on the surface in an area of heavy use. With some cleaning and regular use I guess it must've worn off.
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I always bring Dryhands and DewPoint as carry ons. 🙂
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I'm just curious to see how it connects. I guess I'll find out in a few days. Excited.
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I wanted the propole because I move a lot. :/
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I was on the phone with them. Bought a stainless from em! 🙂 Hope it's as good as everyone says!
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yeah, Veena- I would only recommend it if someone was wanting to dance with clothes on.
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And my experience is with athletic tape specifically. Not sure about other tapes. I was told bike tape works well.
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It can work in a pinch. Layer the tape from bottom to the top so the top edges of the tape area always overlapping. Makes for less 'rolling' of the tape. Then powder the tape with talc or something similar so the adhesive is not so sticky. If your pole is stainless steel, after you remove the tape you can clean the residue off with with some pretty hardcore cleaning products with no problem. I would not do this with an xpole because the finish is a coating and not the whole depth of the pole. Therefore, removal of the tape could possibly pull off some of the coating, especially if there is already a defect in it. Also, I wouldn't trust more extreme cleaning products with the coating. I know stainless would be fine, but not sure about the chrome. Hope that helps.
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Pleaser treasure chests filled with stuff really is great. The pennies were too heavy, so I switched to glass beads. Much more manageable. Better than ankle weights because you can still grip the pole in your ankles for climbs/inverted climbs.
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Amazon usually has decently priced with free shipping and free returns…
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This post made me realize I know far too much about 'stripper' shoes. 🙂 Everyone needs a hobby. (Or in this case, a hobby within a hobby.)
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Yay for other genderqueer polers out there! 🙂
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How old are you?
28
How long have you been pole-dancing?
7 years
What got you into pole dancing?
Long story but to sum it up: I had a friend in 2002 who challenged me to a 'pole-off' in a friends basement. We both realized how hard it was and thought it was a fun challenge. Wanted to keep working on it but had no outlet to do so. Formally, started pole when I saw Gravity Plays Favorites at a Dresden Dolls concert in 2006.
Why pole dancing and not something else?
I was always into athleticism. I used to be a very intense runner, but injured my leg. I couldn't run to the level I enjoyed anymore so was looking for upper body work outs. Also, I was drawn to the sexuality and taboo nature of it (way more taboo in 2006 when I started). I love that it combines strength, cardio, and flexibility. Being upside-down is also very… relaxing.
What makes pole dancing special to you?
First- the people I've met through pole. It's a special brand of person. I can be myself openly. Secondly, pole gives me the emotional strength to get through some serious struggles I've had. It is in part due to the community, but I find just clearing my mind and dancing gives me a better centering than any meditation or yoga has ever been able to do. Additionally, achieving a new challenging move makes me feel like a strong person who can accomplish goals I set my mind to (in life/work/etc in addition to pole).
How did you first find out about Studio Veena?
I don't even know how I heard about it originally, but I only checked it as a nonmember at first. I only actually joined in 2010 after meeting Chemmie in person. Shout out to Chemmie- who is an amazing woman, excellent pole resource and is the glue that keeps a large group of the pole community together. Miss your face.
How much time do you spend on here? (hours a day/week/month)
It varies quite a bit… I go through phases when I'm on every day for 1 hour… to once or twice a month. Depends on how busy my schedule is.
How did you choose your tag (AKA User Name)?
It's a variation of my real name that I use for all pole related stuff.
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I agree w. Chemmie. If I'm putting together a choreo-ed routine with a unique theme and costume I need to be paid at least 50/routine. If you just want me to get up there and freestyle and have fun and it's cool to wear whatever generic costume I already own, I'll go down to as low as 20/song. If I have to bring and set up my own x-stage, that goes up significantly. I will work charity events for free as long as I get at least 1 preferably 2 guests in free to help with xstage set up/transport.
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I am literally too exhausted to do anything right now. Working 14h shifts + homework and 4-5hrs of sleep a night. I don't see sexy funtimes happening any time soon.
