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Man! I wish I could pull this off and make it there! I do have a 3 day weekend that weekend…i would love to jam with veena and other veeners!
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Yea, I sold it pretty quickly. I put an add on a local online classifieds site and had 3 people interested. I just had to sell it for 130 because no one would offer me more than that.
I used to have a horrible time with spins on the mynx, especially one handed spins…I would almost fly off into the horizon. I never used any grip aids for holds or inverts on it, but probably should have because I was constantly sliding. I do fine with spins on the TG. It sometimes gives me calluses on nights I do a lot of spinning, but it’s not too tough, like on brass. When I spin on brass, my wrist skin gets grabbed and stuck and it stops my spin or makes spinning painful. That doesn’t happen with the TG at all. I seriously think it’s the perfect pole. I never think "Ugh I wish this was less/more grippy." It just works for me no matter what.
Grip is a non issue now. I am totally focused on form and never worry about sliding or slipping, which is all I was focused on with the ss. When I first got it (TG), it was slick and I got worried, but after washing it down and warming it up, it’s been the perfect pole. It definately gives me pole burn more than the mynx…because it’s gripping my skin so well. It’s hard for me to tell since I’ve also worked on brass which takes the award for pole burn.
I’m pretty sure I’ve heard veena say that when cold, the titanium is more grippy than the chrome, but warm they are similar in grip. Have you asked her what she thinks? I know it’s a tough call. I was really stressing over the decision too, but I am sooooo happy I got the TG.
Wow…I should be an xpole rep! I sound like I work for them or something! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif -
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Here is mine: Oops! There are some type-os. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif
To Whom it May Concern,
My name is Sage Sitton-Leppala, and I have been a long time M&Ms fan. M&Ms have always been my candy of choice, but recently an event has taken place where I feel that I and many friends of mine have been victims of a prejudice on your company’s behalf.
I’m referencing a recent order placed by Christopher Brand (order number: 0010544613). Your company’s decision not to fulfill this order because of an uneducated, ignorant and hypocritical prejudice has greatly offended the thousands of men and women in the pole fitness community. Our sport, which is being considered for the Olympics, deserves to be respected as any other sport. By denying those in the pole community the same courtesies you offer to other athletes, you have shown how truly intolerant you are as a company. I’m not sure your company understands what a big mistake this was.
The intended recipient of these custom M&Ms is an important and highly respected pioneer of the pole community. She is the friend, instructor, and inspiration of thousands around the world. Pole fitness is a constantly growing sport, and your company treated Christopher Brand like his money and business were not valuable to you because you assumed that the image was that of a stripper. Which it wasn’t, but even if it had been, is it a common practice of your corporation to degrade people based on their profession? The image is of a very talented athlete doing an extremely difficult pole hold that requires a lot of strength, balance, flexibility and focus.
As far as being a "family company", which is what was told to Christopher Brand during his phone conversation (also pretty degrading, considering he is the loving father of 4 children) I can’t help but laugh at the hypocrisy behind the statement. Your ad campaign for the "Green M&M" have bothered me as a mother for some time now. I don’t understand why you have to make the female M&M the sexy sexual one while all the males are doofus like characters. Nice job feeding into the "sex sells" propaganda. After hearing about your adamant disapproval of "strippers" or "stripper poles" as your employees so loving called our chosen exercise equipment, I was offended for a couple reasons. First, as a huge corporation, I would think you would all be educated and train your employees that NO prejudice will be tolerated. I suppose you are only concerned with racism, sexism, etc. I guess it didn’t occur to you that treating someone like a lesser person because of the occupation you *think* they do is just as bad a treating them differently based on their skin color, gender, or sexual orientation. How disgusting. Shame on you.
Now, let’s talk about the hypocrisy of your company. Please watch the following commercial, a commercial that was produced by you, where the Green M&M is…ahem…on a "stripper pole" …stripping!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKnCLHX6X4k" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;I guess I’m confused, what exactly says "Family Company" about this commercial?
Shame on your company, you have lost a lifelong customer in me, and many others in the pole community. We will be expecting an apology to Christopher Brand for the way you treated him and his family, and also to the entire pole community for treating us like insignificant people, customers, and athletes.Sage Leppala
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he he. me too.
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I took the pole stuff (accessories) survey, but skipped the clothing because I don’t really have any ideas or preferences on clothing at this time. I can’t wait to see this site take off!
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Thank you!!! I’ve had so many problems trying to get vids on my computer! Hopefully these will help!
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What a great way of turning a bad experience into a positive thing!!! You are right, your body will get the healing time it needs and you will come back in full force when you’re ready!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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I like that she didn’t get permission, but I myself am a bit of a rebel to authority. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_twisted.gif She had to do it without permission to make it as real as it was. Also, the whole point was to send the message that the "herd" will mistreat the "individual" for being different. I think the lawsuits, news broadcasts, etc proved that to be true.
I wouldn’t be offended or traumatized if I or my son had seen this on the street. Had she been being nasty and grinding and licking her nipples or something I would be pissed, but this was really just a form of art. I would explain that to my child and secretly thank Eryka Badu for incorporating the nude female body into a video without making it about pleasing a man.
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oh man, ive obviously been missing out.. when is the next one…? is it always on thursdays??!!
what a great idea..
Yes!! Every thursday night! You should stop in! You are so flexy you could probably teach us a thing or two! Hope to see you next week! -
Wow, what a truly unique and interesting vid. Loved the message at the end! Thank you for posting!
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I think that its great for kids to learn how to pole. But I just have to say why would she name the classes sexy flexy?! I really dont think thats a good idea even if they are not teaching them to be sexy. And the newslady was a bitch too. =/
I agree. The names do a disservice and I wouldn’t enroll my 9yr old to a class called "sexy flexy" or "pussycat dawls." I’m all for kids learning pole though!!! -
I have a titanium gold x pole and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I learn on brass at my studio, and owned a stainless steel lil mynx for some time. I finally got sick of the stainless and upgraded to a Titanium Gold and it was the best decision ever.
I always stick, but don’t have problems with spins. I don’t know if spins are easy for me on the TG because I learn on brass at the studio so I’m used to the grippiness. I definately get calluses when I spin on the TG, but I still love it.
I ordered my TG from house of pole on a tuesday night and it was at my door friday morning. House of pole is a distributor of xpole, so your pole comes directly from xpole themselves. -
I’m with chem on this one. I dream of doing perfectly controlled graceful choppers. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif I swear it’s just my brain trying to figure out how to do it! No pole nightmares yet…thank goodness! I don’t want bad dreams about my love!
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mini I’d be really interested in finding out the artist you are talking about! Sounds awesome!!!!
I really like this one:
http://s0.ilike.com/play#Marilyn+Monroe:I+Wanna+Be+Loved+By+You:94253:s379275.10761060.17985370.0.2.77%2Cstd_3667f11fbca644c3a430998585867c3c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; -
Come join us in the "bendy buddies" chat room on thursday nights! We share stretches and tips and basically just give eachother lots of encouragement!
5:30 pacific
6:30 mountain
7:30 central/standard
8:30 Eastern
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I was one whos xpert showed up with spots where the gold had rubbed off on numerous pieces including the dome. I called xpole and they shipped out new pieces instantly and I got to keep the other pieces. Now I have a couple extra extensions all because of a couple tiny rubbed off spots. I also had a problem with my spin mode…but I am 99% it had something to do with the rushed way my hubby helped me put it up. We took it down and carefully put it back up again, and no problems.
My point is, they have great customer service and should you run into a problem, you call and speak to a real human and they will take care of it.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my xpert. I owned a lil mynx before and I’m telling you…the xpert is worth the money! I also received the new bottom loading version, which they claim eliminates the problems of stuck pieces. Why don’t you just call them and express your concerns and see if the conversation with them makes you feel better about it? -
btw minicoopergirl,
I just used your quote as my status of fb. hope you don’t mind.
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These women disgust me. Never in my life have I been so judgemental of another womans choices. What a bunch of female mysogonists hiding behind the label of feminism. Since when does becoming a mom mean you have to be matronly and prudish? The message I get from the "moms can’t be sexy" theme in this forum is that women should only want sex to become mothers, once they are mothers they should let go of their sexual selves because they have accomplished their mission. Makes me puke. That and the fact that pole isn’t any more sexually suggestive than any other dance I watch on shows like "dancing with the stars" or "so you think you can dance".
Some of these comments literally made my mouth drop! So much for the sexual revolution with these "feminists".
In my experience, those who point fingers at others claiming they have no sense of self are the ones who need to do a little soul searching to figure out why they need to put others down to make themselves feel superior.
I guess it never occured to any of them that some of us might teach our SONS how to pole when they are the big enough. Are we then trying to make our sons sex objects for other men? Ridiculous. -
hooked, others have had problems, but x pole designed a new bottom loading pole that supposedly eliminated the previous problems of stuck parts. They have fantastic customer service, you talk to actual humans right away when you call.
I think that we somehow put it together strangely when we got the new parts and thats why it was still spinny. ever since putting it back up, it’s been perfect again. -
my husband took it down and put it back up today, and the problem is fixed. He doesn’t know what happened, or what he did to fix it, but problem solved! Thanks
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Yes Jennas, same time tomorrow (thursday) night!!!! Can’t wait! It was great last week!
Sima,
I think for dancer flexy you need to stretch everyday, I’ve been attempting it everyday, but had a mini vacation this past weekend at a music festival and couldn’t quite find the time or opportunity to stretch. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif The object of the studio veena bendy buddies stretch is to meet up once a week, share stretching techniques (which was exactly what happened last week) and share progress, support, etc. Hope to see you there tomorrow night!!!! -
Thanks Desca!
I was sooooo happy about the turnout, and sapphire leading the stretch was probably a once in a lifetime opportunity, but awesome!!!! I discovered I’ve been doing my splits stretch wrong the whole time, and once I did it the right way, I was much further than I thought!!!! Thank you for the compliment on the miniature, I think he’s pretty cute too, but I’m biased since I grew him. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Stardust, I’m in the process of trying to get an international day going as well, I think if we do it in the morning here in the states, it will be eveningish for those of you all over the world!!! I will let you know!
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Hmmm.. am I right in guessing this will be 1.30 am Irish time? Or have I confused times?! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif I just looked it up online and it looks like you are right. hmmmmm. This is so hard with everyones different time zones. Maybe someone could start a stretching chat for another day/night for those closer to your time zone? I want you there polefairy!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif We could always aim for another chat on sat or sunday mornings (probably closer to night for you) so that most everyone could meet for that one!!! I’ll talk about it in chat tomorrow night.
