AriFerrari
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I just got my Ayesha last week, so I'm no major source of info here. However, I had a similar issue when trying to learn. My shoulder was kind of popping in and out, no sound and no pain though. My instructor said it seemed like I was double jointed? I've always been able to kind of move my shoulder in and out weird, but it's never happened unintentionally until trying the Ayesha. She told me to stop relying on that arm to "hold me up" and I was told by her and several other sources to create a push/pull hold, the elbow being the pull and the bottom hand a push. I had to mentally readjust from pushing all my weight down on the bottom hand to pushing out with it. Idk if this will help your issue, but in experience it's what made the difference. When I made myself aware of that change mentally I finally got the ayesha I'd been working on for MONTHS. In one of my pictures you can see my bottom arm is a bit bent, where when I was having trouble it was stick straight and locked. Also, Sgirl told me to put grip on my elbow, that helped me a lot too!
Good luck and be very careful!
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Hey Sailor,
Have you ever tried poling or will your pole be the first you use? I ask because I think that diameter, finish, etc is kind of a preference thing.
I own and learned on a 50 mm. My home pole is a 50 mm Xpole Sport in chrome. The studio I workout at has both 50's and 45's. I tried a 45 for the first time last month. The major differences I observed were with the hand and leg grip, which is what you will hear commonly about the size difference. Hand grip is better on a 45, especially for smaller hands, however personally I found things requiring a lot of thigh grip (i.e. pole sits, CAR) to be more difficult. Also, I bruised as bad as when I started a year ago on the 45, I guess that may have been a readjustment thing though.
Also, take into consideration that 50 mm is usually the standard at competitions. If that's something that may interest you and you will only be working at home, you may want to keep that in mind when you purchase your pole. The instructor's pole at our studio is a 45 and my instructor told me recently that since she's been working on 45 mm for the last few months since it's been installed she now struggles with tricks on the 50 mm that she learned on a 50!
Finally, just a suggestion. If you have the extra money and are really dedicated to the idea of pole I'd invest in an Expert pole. When I started out I was intimidated by spin mode and thought I'd never even want to try it. Now that I've been doing it longer, I have been interested in spin and can only do it at the studio. Wish I would have just invested to have a spinning pole at home too. Keep in mind you can choose to be on static or spin with the Expert.
Also, you may want to search StudioVeena.com for more feedback on the different Xpole sizes, finishes, etc. There are LOTS of posts on this discussion.
Good luck on starting your pole journey <3
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Lindsay Love:
No boyfriend, husband, or any other kind of significant other has the right to "allow" you to do anything. You are a grown woman who can do as she pleases, and especially the things that make you feel fulfilled and happy. You also deserve respect and someone who admires everything about you, including your poling. True support isn't toleration of your hobby, it's encouragement and pride in your hard work and accomplishments. Anyone who gives you anything less doesn't deserve to be a part of those things. I would not tolerate my boyfriend thinking that paying for my classes or being in a relationship with him gave him the right to dictate for who/when/where/why I pole. AND I definitely wouldn't dance for him! He doesn't deserve it! That's extremely selfish and unfair considering his negativity towards your hobby in the first place.
I am not judging you nor can I truly judge your relationship without knowing you or your boyfriend, but from what you've shared I can say that you should definitely remember that the only person who can really choose your path and happiness is yourself, the people you bring along for the ride should deserve to be there walking beside you, not holding you back or dragging you somewhere.
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Ooohh! So excited! Already have some rockin' songs in mind <3
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Lola,
I have pretty wide feet and wear a size 10 in Pleasers comfortably. In most shoes I wear a 9 to 9 1/2 so i would say go up at least a half size. Also, when I got mine in the mail (a gift from my hubby) I freaked out because the clear plastic that fits around the top of the foot was super tight. Then I spoke to some girls at the studio and they told me that you have to blowdry the plastic to make it warm and stretchy and get the right fit. I had to do that the first few times I wore them but now they fit like a glove and I'm actually happy that they make them that way.
Good luck!
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Love it! But like teapartie, I'm concerned about my "pokey bits" (funny term hehehe) too. Can anyone tell if this has cups in it?
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Happy birthday Tigger! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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This is an abstract idea but I found this bathing suit the other day and I thought it looked perfect for a unique competition piece. It's a little pricey but it has all the POC showing and it's sexay!
http://www.sexyswimwear.com/store/images/items/fullsize/1609.jpg
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Lyme, I'm sorry that someone could be so hurtful. If she has a problem with pole or you, it's because SHE has a problem. Some people will take any opportunity to spread their hateful opinions, undoubtedly half of those making negative remarks have any idea what they are talking about. I agree with Veena, you're too good to bother with the nonsense. We need not make any excuses, justifications, or apologies for our hobby and passion! HUGS!
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AdAstra, welcome to SV! "Taking the plunge" and starting pole dancing has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. The strength, flexibility, confidence, and passion you will develop is amazing! Good luck starting your pole journey, see ya around 😀
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Welcome Kali21, love your last comment about "a bit of wiggle and glitter!" 😀
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BassAddict,
I agree with tallicahild, I injured my rhomboids and the pain you're describing sounds similar to my experience. I went in and the Dr claimed it was a strain and gave me naproxen and muscle relaxers. The naproxen seemed to help more then motrin but I didn't try the flexiril because I'm not a fan of the feeling muscle relaxers give me. I took some time of inverting and still have to be very careful not to push myself. I've reinjured it just because of one sloppy, tired invert on a few occasions. Give yourself a chance to recover and also lying on a tennis ball and massage helped me when the pain was worst.
Good luck! Feel better!
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As digit said, I damaged the drywall on my ceiling because I over tightened my pole the first time I put it up. However, I have it in the same spot, properly adjusted and have seen no further issues. Just be sure you follow directions and don't over-tighten it. As for the floor, I have carpet (UGLY carpet lol) so haven't had any issues with that.
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I have read most but not all of the replies here, mostly because through my own experience with sweaty hands I've found most of the tips here or elsewhere myself already. However, in response to your initial post, I just wanted to answer your question. I don't have any other tips than those already suggested but I would like to offer some empathy and support! I have definitely had days, especially in the beginning, where I thought that my sweaty hands were just not worthy of pole. I felt physically defective watching girls in introductory classes at my old studio spinning around gleefully as I slimed my way down the pole and plopped to the floor. Though I've poled for about a year now, I still have those days but thenI think back to my earlier practices and how I thought inversions, leg hangs, butterflies, etc were just impossible for me and here I am, doing all those things with ease. When I get discouraged, I remember being the only girl in class who could barely do a fireman spin, and smile. I've been trying for some time to get the ayesha, which as you probably know is scary because you have to rely on those sweaty hands of yours completely to hold your body up, and I feel frustrated but hopeful. I have gloves too, and I've been trying those and if that's what it takes so be it. While some people have naturally better grip without all the hassles and aids and quests polers like us go through, it doesn't matter because we do the best we can for us!
Sorry if that was long, but I just really related to your initial post and hoped to give a little encouragement to us both.
