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I've read that a lot of people really like their Lil Mynx. I've used a powder coated pole (not sure of the brand) before I LOVED it, and Lil Mynx is the only brand to offer that. I think more dancers don't suggest Lil Mynx because you do drill into the ceiling, but just the ceiling, not the floor. It's really not a big deal, I had a permanent pole and covering the holes was not a prob.
All poles can have issues though, it happens. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Here are my thoughts….
Sweaty hands or body YES please use grip aids to help prevent slipping! However, I don't think its necessary for everyone. You could also try gloves too!
In home and in studio you should make sure to warm up!! When my body is cold there is NO WAY I can stick. If you and the pole have been properly warmed (and you don't suffer from super sweaty hands) grip should be fine. I don't have oily skin so I make sure to use a oil free lotion like lubriderm the night before I dance this makes a big difference.
I use them when I perform, because the poles may be cold and I may not be able to warm my body like I would normally. So I use a grip aid that helps me stick.
As for use in class, grip aids can make a horrible mess on the poles, so I could see that some studios would ask students to not use them in class. I've been on pole that had been used by someone wearing grip aid and fell, it was too greasy for me!!!! If you use grip aid clean them off REALLY well for the next dancer please.
Find the combo that works for you, start with the least like a good warm up, then lotion the night before and so on, until you find your perfect match! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hello! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gifWe suggest a 45mm Chrome xpole for beginning dancers. Its solid, safe and no drilling.
https://www.studioveena.com/shopping
As Reyn said Platinum Stages is an option too.
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HI jbsong,
Everyone reacts differently to each finish but here are general explanations of the finishes.
Brass finish has great grip when you and the pole is warm, Its good for those who sweat a lot and its also a good finish if you live in a warm climate. It can be slick in the cold however.
Chrome is what I suggest most new dancers buy, when you warm your body and the pole properly you will have a nice grip but its not too grippy.
Titanium Gold or TG as we call it, has more grip than Chrome, doesn't need as much "warming" to have nice grip. I use the TG pole in all of my video lessons because it has great grip from the start. For new dancers it can be too grippy and painful on the skin.
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I have lots of conditioning and strengthening exercises for the arms and shoulders! Its one of the focus's of the lessons! Not only that, all lessons are in order so there is no guessing as to what moves are appropriate for a beginner and so on. Also I now have a new program included in the lessons, Its the 30 day take off. Here is a little video explanation of it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/50e4694e-a85c-4fa0-8e66-61940ac37250
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So far you all have some great goals for the year! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Of coarse I remember you!!! Nice to see you back. Ouch, that sounds very painful but I'm glad to know you are healing. I wish I could tell you how tough new skin is, I would thinks its pretty sensitive. Hopefully someone will come along that knows! For now maybe you could wear something over it to protect it while your getting back into pole? Congratulations on quitting smoking! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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They both go together the same 🙂 I would get the lite the original is a beast, so heavy!
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If you're looking to get the most for your money you might wanna go for the lessons here. You'll have access to far more content for the same price or less than any dvd you can buy. All lessons are very in depth to insure the you learn how to stretch properly.
Consistency is the key as Chem mentioned. There isn't a quick fix for flexibility, it comes with time, you'll get there!
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What Chem said. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif Also to clean the pole try using the steam method, I've found its the fastest way to get all of the junk from shipping off the pole.
Here's the cute video about cleaning the pole http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdjeYnLLaBw&list=UUup79MtZnWP_SCAHeVlmzdQ&index=1
and here's a more informative one about cleaning. https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/50ccac91-674c-4915-8e13-3b120ac37250
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Here I do a "deadlift" SM at the very beginning of the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myyLUUN65g0&list=UUup79MtZnWP_SCAHeVlmzdQ&index=28
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Megan, I agree with PlatinumAni that you should be able to dead lift into a Shoulder Mount before working on the aerial. And as Charley said figure head is a good starting point, if your back is flexible you can also go into it from a superman.
Zoey, To keep stress off the back please make sure your keeping the chest lifted up allowing you to contract the muscles of the back. If you let the upper back round before lifting you may strain something! This goes for the Shoulder mount too. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Yay for both of you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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It's always very exciting to see all of your progress reports!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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Thank you for sharing those! Wishing him a speedy recovery!! Everyone, don't forget to properly condition and strengthen the shoulders https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
