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new to it all, what do I need
Sorry not sure what happened with my first post.
anyways I been watching to take up pole for about a year but just never got round to it. Then last week I went to watch a pole comp where a friend of a friend was competing. I was blown away and ive taken the plung.
I will be starting lessons at a stuido soon but as a incentive to stick to it ice got myself a pole for at home.
I got the x pole 50mm chrome.
but what else do I need? At the show there was all tgese lotions and position,they cleaned the poles with something there mighty grip gloves etc its all a little overwelming.
so I have my pole, what else do I need? -
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These lessons!
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I've been doing this only for a few months (I see you are in the UK?) and the bits I couldnt live without were Dry Hands solution (to help you grip and not slip) , my wee pole shorts and towel.
Soon added electrical tape (to tape up the burns – ouch) and Nelsons Arnica cream/gel from Boots.(for the bruises) Those are the basics I'm never without.
I clean my pole now and again when needed with rubbing alcohol (surgical spirit (boots) )
Pole Dance Heaven has been my fav retailer, I have basically bought everything from them.
I have never used gloves or protectors until now, and these were only because I have ripped skin off my hands and feet and its just…. evil to touch the pole with them just now. I try not to use them at all though, they seem more a hinderance. In reality you should get used to the sore bits in time, I guess protectors full time would hinder that?
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Thank you for your replys. I am so excited to get started my pole comes on friday. Yes am in the uk. Have any of you needed crash mats to start with? Am guessing there just a luxury not necessary.
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Crash mats not to start as u will b working on building strength, spins, etc. But as soon as you start to do inverts and let go w your hands then, yes!!!!! Crash mats!
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Couch cushions are great makeshift crash mats.
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The lessons here will help you so much a crash mat and shorts that allow for plenty of contact with the pole. 🙂
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