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Raven – I used WeFly last year. I requested Michelle Stanek and received video back direct from her with some good ideas and beautiful moves. (Now if I could only make them look that nice! lol) My biggest issue was the turn around time… It was pretty lengthy, so if you’re looking for something quick, I would check in advance on their estimated time frame.They told me back then it was something they were working on. Good Luck 🙂
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I have FlyGym and I love it. However, that being said, it sounds like there are quite a few other options at a lesser price. I didn’t do any research when I bought mine – I also purchased it at a discount at the Midwest Comp & Convention – so price wise, I have no idea what other systems/slings go for. Chem clearly knows another option and I believe that there was a whole thread not too long ago when Veena herself was looking to get one. I draw a blank on the one she opted for…. I’m sure Chem can steer you toward that thread if you are interested – she’s great like that! 🙂
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Veena – I just purchased and installed a FlyGym system in my pole room at home. 2 eye bolts in the joists… Easy Peasy. 🙂 Also goes up and comes down with carabiner clips which is really convenient! Hope that helps…
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Veena – I just purchased and installed a FlyGym system in my pole room at home. 2 eye bolts in the joists… Easy Peasy. 🙂 Also goes up and comes down with carabiner clips which is really convenient! Hope that helps…
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Amy said—–i will say that i have been told that i’m skinny, and it was offensive to me. i’ve also been told that i need to gain weight, that i couldn’t psosibly be over 100 lbs (when i’m well over that!) and i foudn that offensive as well. i’ve had classmates tell me that things are easy for me because “you’re so light”. i’ve seen people be surprsied at what i eat, and how i eat, and i think it’s amazing how many judgments people pass without realizing it.—–
Amy, I can understand how these kinds of statements can be hurtful. However, I don’t believe it’s what we are talking about. These statements weren’t being used to try try help you. I am trying to stick to an instructor making an attempt at explaining to a student a possible reason for difficulty with a move.
If I am am having trouble with superman (which I do) and it is clearly nothing other than learning to maneuver my thicker thighs in a different way (which it is) what would you tell me?
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Amy – thanks for the welcome. I’ve actually been a member of Veena for quite some time now. I just tend to be what most would consider a “lurker” rather than an active poster.
Let me first just say that I agree the comment the sub made wasn’t necessary when we are given ALL the facts, including that it was a callous issue. That, however, was not presented in the original post. The omission of those facts seem to imply that the poster was actually just asking if the “thick thighs” statement was acceptable at all…
That being said I’d like to address the “thick thighs”. The word thick is an adjective – a describing word. It is not a derogatory term by definition. Those aren’t society’s terms… Society only attempts to determine what the acceptable or not acceptable levels of these are when referring to our bodies. How else would you describe thick thighs or thin thighs? You need adjectives to differentiate between the two and I can’t think of two less offensive words for either. Why does being told someone has thick thighs have to be offensive? I bet I’d be hard pressed finding a man who was offended being told he had a thick penis…. (men on this forum – please interject if I’m off base here) Words only have the power we give them.
Personally, my thick thighs aren’t going anywhere. They have been passed down generation to generation of women in my family. What else am I supposed to call them?
Is it wrong for an instructor to tell me that because of my thicker thighs that I need to learn just-the-right-amount of spread to slide to get into that superman or for that same instructor to tell another student that because of her thin thighs she needs to grip the pole tighter so she doesn’t slide right down?
I don’t think so – and I also think if it had been a thin thigh comment…. It wouldn’t have even been noticed enough to become the topic of this thread.
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I feel as if some people in this industry lately are confusing acceptance with ignorance. Yes, as women and polers, we are to learn to accept and love our bodies. I am over 40, 5’9″, carrying a few extra pounds, and not particularly flexible. I love myself and I love to pole. Does that mean I should ignore my flaws and pretend they do not inhibit things I would like to do in pole? Should my instructor not tell me that I can’t do my bridge because I don’t have the back flexibility required? Should my instructor not warn me that moves requiring twisted grip may stay elusive for me due to my bad wrists? She would be doing ME a DISSERVICE by not being honest about what’s going on. As instructors, it is the responsible thing to clarify limitations. It doesn’t have to mean you are no longer encouraging or empowering women. It means getting real and getting honest which are two incredibly empowering things all on their own.