Pole-twista, I call your reverse aysha a split v. It’s a fairly good move and easy to go into marksman if the entire lower forearm is braced against the pole. I found that the easiest way to get into brass monkey because I found the grip easy to balance. I can straight edge but it hurts my supporting wrist so I don’t tend to do it. For trying out brass monkey safely, try from a handstand on the floor. Make sure the handstand is slightly to the side of the pole, hook the leg (make sure the pole is right into the back of the knee) and if you like, cross the free leg over the one hooked on the pole to secure it. Then bend your arms to lower your weight. It’s a good way to get the feel of the move while still being low.

Taylor, I love my camera, it’s a Canon Ixus 860. It’s currently a bit poorly though as odd lines have appeared on the screen