[AllysonKendal]

If it not toooooo old s version (ie. Does it have x joints) you can call Xpole buy a new piece or two. There main parts of the pole are sections A and B. Those can be replaced without replacing everything. You might even be fine keeping scratched up extensions depending on your ceiling height and how often you use that height on the pole.

I’m not sure the cost but it’s definitely less than a new pole and maybe equivalent to powdercoating.

[AllysonKendal]

I’m in. Is there a routine people are doing? I scrolled through but I didn’t see it.

I was already planning (hoping to start) doing Veena’s stretching lessons 3x a week…
or maybe do the splits in 6 weeks routine (but stretched only 3x a week and longer than 6 weeks).

I haven’t watched Veena’s stretching videos yet, but I’m going to assume they are good. I’ve been meaning to… ya know, just so much to watch, so little time. 🙂

[AllysonKendal]

I used to like the silver better too… But you kind of adapt, now I love the gold.

I’ve heard the Xpole SS is slippery, but the PS SS is actually really grippy if you aren’t a big sweater. My dry skin makes me slip on Chrome, it was better on SS and best on the TG.

I know, it’s so much to think about!

[AllysonKendal]

I’ve had (still have) 3 poles.

Xpole chrome. I found it pretty slippery, but useable. Warming it up is important.

The PS SS is my stage pole. I find the SS pretty grippy, much grip pier than my chrome when warm. But I heard this isn’t true of the xpole SS.

Then, my babbbbyyyy, A Titanium Gold Xpert. I’d recommend it, and I know a lot of people here would too. In the studio the poles get used a lot and are broken in and grippy. I love the TG and while its grippy, I never find it too grippy. I don’t need to warm it up as much.

[AllysonKendal]

Oh Mila! I’m sorry I kept missing you… It’s been crazy with the kiddo starting school and playing 3 sports. It’s a good kind of crazy but still crazy. Oh and I spilled coffee on my laptop and other madness. 😛

I’m happy you’re finding your voice and your style. I know I let outside factors influence me too much sometimes… You gotta do you and be you and forget everything else 🙂

Can’t wait to see the red hair!

[AllysonKendal]

Wish I had something good to send you! Maybe I’ll make hubs break out the “real” camera this weekend.

[AllysonKendal]

What a mess!

If it makes you feel better I have had money refunded to a canceled card before. After the whole Target debacle my bank canceled my card and issued a new one for safe measure…

Then I needed to return a few things that I bought before I knew they were canceling the card (a pair or jeans and a hair straightener). Neither store had issues refunding it without that card being active… And the money was successfully refunded.

It can be done! And I’m sure it will be done… But yeah, what I giant pain in the butt.

And yes, the texting cellphone stuff is bizarre

[AllysonKendal]

I should probably join in too.

I had a back/rib/scapula pain that had me grounded for the last week or two. But the Chiro fixed me up real good. 🙂

[AllysonKendal]

Maybe it WASN’T intentional is what I meant to say, but you get the point

[AllysonKendal]

Ugh. I hate myself for chiming in right now… Sometimes I can’t keep my big mouth shut!

I don’t think there was any issue with you posting this. There are people posting complaints about all sorts of companies on here… From big to small. Platinum Stages comes to mind, and even people complaining about Glitter Heels.

In my opinion as long as you update the forum with “ok, I called them on Monday and they were really helpful” or “when I spoke with them they told me they wouldn’t refund me” then that’s fine.

It’s a huge headache and hassle and it’s ok to share that experience. Maybe it was intentional.. Or “fraud”… But once when I was tight on cash and pregnant Panera charged my credit card like 999.00 instead of 9.99 and I bugged out…. So I get that.

The glitter heels thread actually maybe detered me from ever placing an order… This thread just made me realize I should read and save my receipts!

[AllysonKendal]

Ugh!!!! I’m sure it’ll get handled. But how annoying! Glad you caught it.

[AllysonKendal]

I’m up in central jersey, about 1hr 40min north of AC. So not too close, but not like impossibly far either.

You will definitely get more band for your buck outside of NJ. It’s pretty crazy how pricey the shore is.

I usually go to Manasquan for the beach or Point pleasant for the boardwalk.

[AllysonKendal]

Oh no PoleWings! I don’t have any info on the heels but if they ship USPS you should make sure the post office has a fwd’ing address for you.

[AllysonKendal]

Side note: for me a messy top knot = relaxed.

My hair down reminds me of like formal occasions. Sure I’ll let my hair down to dance sometimes. But if you’re talking yoga/relaxation/meditation, nothing is more freeing then a loose messy bun. 🙂

[AllysonKendal]

I also see what Chem is saying. It’s always good to hear all sides.

I just think that insisting someone does something is anti-yoga… And just how you wear your hair is such a silly thing to argue over!

But I also know that when I feel like someone pushes a certain button or I feel like they are implying something about me or my life… I have a very emotional response. And can sour on someone very quickly. So I feel where you are coming from. Even of possibly it wasn’t meant to imply something is wrong with you because you want your hair up.

Chem has great points about pushing people out of their comfort zones… But I feel like if you’ve expressed that that’s not what you want the issue should be dropped.

The thing is she is only human too. Maybe when she was able to let her hair down she felt liberated… And she wants to share that with you.. But that’s not going to be everyone’s experience, and everyone does things at their own time.

My guess is this is a feeling that you’ve had for a while with the studio… And after meeting everyone at expo these things are more apparent and more frustrating and this is just one example.