wildredhead24
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First and foremost – always use steel caribiners – never aluminum. I have a double point hoop and hang with steel cables covered in rope (for comfort when gripping) – connected to a swivel – then a caribiner. I have seen many people use span sets – which are soft and strong. The simplycircus link koidragon posted is an excellent resource.
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I spend most of my time on a 50 – I have noticed that when I use a 45 I change the way I hold the pole which results in finger cramping. (I scrunch my fingers because it seems odd that they are touching my thumb – if that makes sense.) However, after spending a substantial amount of time on a 45, I got used to the diameter and no more cramping.
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tape your hoop from the bottom middle to the top so it doesn't roll
from 7 o'clock counterclocwise to top (even 11 so there is overlap)
then from 5 o'clock clockwise to 1
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To make things more clear – the person in charge of the silks act has become "distracted" by her other acts in the show and has left these girls to fend for themselves. These girls have had just a few lessons between them. When confronted, her (act leader) defense was that the girls were doing just fine and learning new things by teaching each other.
Of course since they only have three tricks between them, the girls bought books to learn more things. After they asked their act leader for help and were denied. I am not angry with the girls, they are just trying to learn, however they are trying things way above their skill level. Two of them can not even invert and they are exhausted after 2-3 minutes in the air.
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I always ues Mueller brand tape – not gummy and comes in many fun colors. Can be found online (findtape.com). My lyra takes about two rolls to retape. ALSO when taping start at the bottom and wrap towards the top. This way the uncovered edge is at the bottom and won't roll.
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Pole gal – this is how "sharing" is wrong. Lets say you and four of your friends want to learn to pole dance. Instead of everyone paying you decide to "share" the lessons.
You sign up and go to class each week, then run home and share what you have learned with your friends. Everyone is happy cheating the system and getting things for free.
HOWEVER- the instructor and or pole school can not survive on ONE student. She eventually has to close the studio and now you have …..??
OR – the instructor- who has spends time and money learning skills, how to spot and keep students safe, creates choreography to teach you, etc. finds out that you are smiling to her face in class then running aound behind her back teaching others what she has provided for YOU. (and taking food off her table in the process.) Wow! what a slap in the face. How would you feel in her shoes?
Dvds or personal lessons – it's the same thing. Let's not risk people like Jamilla , Felix or any other up and coming pole artist decide quit SHARING their skills with us.
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To be blunt: you knew it was wrong when you did it. Call it "sharing" or whatever you want but there is no "get it free" button on Althea's (or any other) site. We need to support, not undermine each other in this community.
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People post questions here to seek information and advice from fellow polers and aerialists. Upandover- I don't see any reason to post your "advise" with such negative wording. (Seriously? – it's a post about the width and stretch of fabric, not a moral debate.) Thank you Elektra Vallens for pointing that out.
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The rule of thumb is to sit on the foor- back against the wall. Measure from the floor to the top of you head then add 3 inches. If you are between the sizes offered, round up (round down and you will be smacking your head, a LOT.) If you are having a hoop custom made then they will make to your size and needs resulting in a much better fit.
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I perform hoop and a good swivel is key! Rigging is not the place to try to save money. I would also reccomend steel and never aluminum hardware. (aluminum can crack internally – and when it fails it FAILS – where a steel caribiner bend or distort first.) Also – ALWAYS check you equipment before you go up in the air on it – you may be using people you trust but anyone can be distracted. (It has happened to me.) It is up to you to be your last line of defense.
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I have performed on the rig from the trapezerigging.com site several times. It sets up easily and can be erected easily with as few as two people.
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Body piercings take a lot longer to heal then your ears- 6 months is average. I have several and the best advice I have is to use baby soap every day in the shower. It is antibacterial but gentle and won't dry out skin. Even years later, when one of my piercings "flare up" – a few days of baby wash and I am good.
You can also ask your piercer for a "retainer" (after healing) – this is a smaller plastic curved barbell that can replace your piercing and stay out of your way.