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I’ve damaged my right ulnar nerve as well and still get a numb ring finger if I do anything repetitive. REST IT UP! Don’t do what I did and keep poling! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif

Also, I found ever since my injury, I have lost a lot of range of motion in my right wrist. I’ve never gotten it back. Does anyone know how I can increase my wrist flexibility again? What what I SHOULD have done (and what Micca shoudl be doing) to prevent the loss in motion range?

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Gsylass, your top knee seems to be bent so that it points down slightly. I’ve been pointing my foot straight back and I can only do the star 50% of the time, maybe that’s what’s wrong.

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Thanks Chemie!

UPDATES:
I also tried the neutragena spray and I won’t recommend it for poling. It’s not as bad as the Clinique spray but I think the oil was also replaced with a silicon, which is slippery. Symonesal had success with it so maybe different country have different formulations. Or maybe it just doens’t work with my skin + pole.

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https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif eeeek! now you’ve got me started! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif

BTW joni, how much shade do you have in that beautiful retreat of yours? And are you able to locate a pole or two in said coveted shade? I haven’t been able to find a sunscreen I’m able to pole with. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif

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Here are the results the AVEENO BABY SUNSCREEN SPF 55.

After having it on for 15min, the sunscreen was well absorbed and felt almost powdery for a lack of a better word. The good news is I can pole in it. The bad news is, it feels like poling in a freezing room. It does leave a white-ish residue on the pole which is mildly slippery. For frame of reference, I’m using a TG pole.

Moves which requires a large or multiple area of skin contact feels secure, less secure than normal but I’m in no danger of falling. These moves include: climb, sit, CAR, superman (legs crossed), gemini, scorpio, 2 handed spins

The following moves I can do, but feels insecure: brass monkey, teddy, knees, cupid, spinning scorpio, twisted grip straight edge or aysha, side climb, caterpillar climb, butterfly, a very conservative reverse grab

The following moves I tried and failed horribly: SM, split grip and elbow grip aysha and straight edge, 1 handed spins

The following I was to scared to try: an explosive reverse grab, reverse aysha

Verdict: It held up better than I thought, but I’m not satisfied with it, there has to be something better. In a pinch, I would use it, but only if I know I won’t be trying anything difficult or new, and only on a pole I"m familiar with (brass or tg). I don’t know how well it will hold up outdoors in the heat though. The residue does wipe off the pole very easily, a little alcohol will do. Although it’s not great for poling, I think I will be switching to this as a daily sunscreen as it it really does not feel greasy at all to the touch.

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Snariel, I just got back form Sephora, yes, I went ther right after reading your post. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
But, the sunscreen product from Bare Escentuals line isn’t available in Canada, something about needing to past Canadian testing or something. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mad.gif

I did come back with a few sunscreens + makeup power with SPF, so I can try them out at home.
Here are the products I plan on trying out:

Clinique Sun screen spray- I already tried some of this and it is NOT good for poling!!!! It says oil-free, but they used some kind of chemical emollient as a substitute (feels almost like silicone based) and it is VERY VERY slippery. I repeat DO NOT POLE IN THIS!

Neutrengena Body Spray spf30 (NOT the cooling effect one): It claims non greasy, but I’ll updated when I try it out.

Aveeno Baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF55: It also says non-greasy, and I’ve heard good things about it, I’ll update with results.

ELF Mineral Powder SPF15: It’s a mineral makeup with colour for the face, but I figure since I already have this sitting around, why not. I’ll update with results.

If anyone else wants to help out and test out different types of sunscreen for poling, please post your results. Also, PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!! Put down safety mats and be sure to clean off your pole thoroughly in between. I don’t want anyone getting hurt.

Also, please note that I will be applying the sunscreen on my body, then WASHING it off the palm of my hands for the trails. I don;t think having it on the palms are particularly safe.

Edit: Also, I"ll will be waiting 15min after applying so it is properly absorbed before poling.

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I’ve tried the neutragena spray before, but I think I formulation is different in HK than here because the spray still leaves a but of oilyness. I find that about a LOT of creams and cosmetics. I buy something in HK on vacation and really like them, but when I buy it here, it isn’t quite the same.

BUT I think I might buy another can to try again since it’s bathing suit season anyway. I might just luck out.

Does anyone else have more ideas? How about a mineral sunscreen, have anyone heard or used one that just brushes on? I have mineral makeup with spf 15, but i haven’t tried it on my body +poling yet.

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horsecrazy12987, I have been following your facebook problems and I’m absolutely fuming!!! It is ridiculous how closed minded some people can be. A few months ago, i read a bunch of articles about facebook regarding how they completely violate our privacy as well as their stance on breast feeding and personal freedom of expression. Not to mention the fact that some employers (or schools) check up on their employees (or students) on facebook and some people have been fired/expelled as a result. Well, paranoia got the best of me and I took down all my pictures and personal info. Now, I am no more than a piece of sushi (my profile pic) with an email attached.

Seeing all the privacy lawsuits being filed against facebook, and hearing stories like yours make me want to completely delete my account.

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I give up!!! *cries* I can’t do ANY of the moves in the lesson. I look retarded, like I’m having a spaz attack or a seizure. I envy all you bootyliciously co-ordinated girls so much!

Edited for wording.

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http://www.theweathernetwork.com/index.php?product=fourteenday&placecode=caon0696

WAH!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif 14day forecast predicts rain, and only on that day too. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif I’m going to cross all my finger and toes that they are wrong.

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@ paunobs

Shake it till you make it?

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Hi Joni, do you have room for one more? I haven;t been to an Ontario pole jam before and would love ot start off at yours. It’s also my birthday on the 17th and I would love more than anything to spend my day meeting and poling with all you great girls.

I can bake some shortbread cookies, and also bring stuffed mushrooms (shrimp+cheese). Let me know if anyone has seafood allergies so I can find another filling.

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Congrats! This is a hard move.
Lower your legs and stick your butt out more, straddle a little wider and point your toes.
Sticking out your butt will help your body weight shift opposite of your elbow so that it pulls your elbow more securely into the pole, be sure your elbow is strong. Lowering your leg will help counter balance your new shifted body weight. Straddling wider makes it easier to balance from side to side. And pointing your toes just looks nicer.

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Aw shucks! I hope they manage to settle it. I would love to have them.

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I can do the iguana mount as well as a pencil from CAR, but it doesn’t feel very secure, then I realized I had my head lined up straight with the pole with no shoulder touching. Which shoulder do you girls rest your pole on? The side with the hand on top or the bottom? I’ve tried but ways but nothing feels right.

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I don’t think pose is a cupid. The leg hooks from the outside in, rather from the inside out. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that move before. I gave it a try and it’s much more secure than the cupid.

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"his tiny 0.0001% minority that complains really loudly and the government has no backbone and so they pander to their stupid ideas."

By George, I think Georgia’s got it. Pacify the extremists and further control the average citizen. The squeaky wheel gets the oil. All the extremists have to say is " THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!!" . I’m honestly really sick of hearing that phrase. Tighter internet laws that allow your browsing habits to be shared? Think of the children! Putting people who are caught urinating in a bush on the sex offender’s list? Think of the children! Charging teenage girls who are still children themselves for sending semi nude pics of themselves through sexting, and slut shaming them (until one have reportedly committed suicide)? WOULD SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!!!!

A few prudes with their panties in a bunch is ruining it for the rest of society and the government is goign along because it’s not only easier but give them more control in the long run.

Sorry about the rant, it’s one of my pet peeves.

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"I think stuff like this will only lead to schools taking anything pole-like out of play grounds."

HAHA! You know, some people go skinny dipping in pools and swimsuits are too similar to lingerie, they should remove the pools too! And while they’re at it, why not ban sucking on popsicles and eating banana as well, it’s too suggestive.

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I wonder if they have them at a Canadian Walmart. I love them! I can take pole pics for friends and family without offending anyone.

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I wear heels at work all day so I like to pole barefooted. I also put down mats on my floor so it feels nice under the toes and I feel more connection with the ground and pole.

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Thanks! That was a video was really helpful. A few months ago I was hell bent on lifting into a handstand, but was not successful, so I filed the move under "forget about it". I guess it’s time to bring it back out.

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Thanks girls. I have arrived in Hong Kong and lo and behold, soup cans and water bottles are everywhere. I admit it looks kinda silly but it works. It’s too bad I’m so busy while I’m here, if I wasn’t I would visit Symone’s studio.

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What are shoulder shrug/plank pushups?

I really think you are right about not losing too much strength though. If all else fail I’ll just stretch a lot and come back a little more flexi (fingers crossed)

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Hey, you’re right, that doesn’t look fast on camera at all. And you’ve almost got the aysha too!

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I’ve tried spinny mode a few times and every single experience ended badly. Either I go flying around the pole so fast that I break the sound barrier or I end up on the floor trying not to upchuck. Englann86, are you saying that it only FEELS fast and it looks good on camera? I might have to video tape it one day to check this out.