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I am happy to say I have had no serious injuries in 2 years of poling (besides bruises, strained muscles and the occasional popped rib). I fell out of the CAR once, but I felt myself slipping before I actually went down so I “sat up” and landed fairly softly on my butt and elbows. I have had no issues doing that move since, I actually have more confidence knowing that I can fall out of it without breaking my neck. I also fell out of a ceiling walk once (scariest moment of my life) but I made it out with only a bruise on my thigh ( and my ego) If I had to I would do it again, but the ceiling walk is no longer a part of my regular pole practice.
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Stainless steel “seasons” meaning that the more a SS pole is used the grippier it gets. So that is probably why your new pole is slicker than the well used poles at the studio. I have the exact same issue. Also a room full of sweaty pole dancers is going to be more humid than the average room (air conditioned or not) and your problem gets worse when you turn the ac on suggesting that your pole room may not be humid enough. I have dry skin and in winter (it gets super dry here) I have a really hard time gripping at home. If you have drier skin a bit of humidity can be a good thing.
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I have been poling for almost 2 years now and I still look like I’ve been abused.
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Hey gals, I just wanted to post my 2 cents on the issue. I have been pole dancing for almost 2 years now and I have found that pole size matters more then pole finish. R Pole (out of the UK) has a great quote/article on their website ( http://www.r-polefitness.com/quotes.html ) explaining why it’s better to train on a smaller pole. I have a 50mm SS PS pole it is really grippy in the summer but in the winter I have to slather myself in a combo of grip aides to do even the simplest of moves. The studio I go to has 45mm SS poles and even in winter they are way easier to hold onto. If I were to buy another pole I would get a 38mm. The smaller the pole the easier they are to hold onto.
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LOL! Yeah I figured, can’t blame a girl for trying 😉
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Double post WOOT!
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I usually just go into a regular Scorpio then slide to the floor. My instructor goes back into a thigh hold and slides down. It looks awesome but is surprisingly difficult.
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I usually just go into a regular Scorpio then slide to the floor. My instructor goes back into a thigh hold and slides down. It looks awesome but is surprisingly difficult.
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Do you ship to Canada? 😉
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Stretch marks suck! I used bio oil throughout my pregnancy and for about a year and a half after, it will NOT get rid of stretch marks but it will make them less noticeable. Stretch marks are scars. They won’t go away. If you listen closely to the commercials for the oils/creams they tell you that flat out. Even lasers can’t get rid of them completely. Sorry sweetie your stuck with them. Good news, spray tans can make them all but disappear. AND no one sees them the way you do. Chances are you are looking at yourself through a microscope, take 10 steps back and look again. Things that were huge problems become invisible. All that being said if you find a cure let me know (you will become a billionaire)!
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Why does it matter what other people think? Do what you need to do to improve your strength. If that involves grip aides/gloves/boots who cares! Sticking to the pole helps (alot), so don’t appologize. Everyone has a different body chemistry some people stick, some people slide, in my experience everyone does both depending on the season. Do what you need to do and don’t apologize! If you are competing, follow the rules of that comp. If you are just poling for health/wellness/fun do what you need to do to impove your strength. We don’t all have to be Felix.
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@studioveena I will post a vid as soon as my computer is fixed. I wish I could post video from my IPhone 😉
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@Amy Ok so my ribs finally feel “ok” and I just tried your way… I am still falling when I flatten out! I think I may need more info on what is going on on the “inside” of the jade. Ie. Is your armpit doing a lot or are you even in the pit? There are alot of “good side” views of the Jade but what is going on on the otherside? I am sorry that I am a pain in the butt, BUT the stupid Jade is kicking my ass!
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I’ve been trying to get into it the way cinara described, I wasn’t aware that the other way was any different in terms of body/pole position. What happens is that when i try to “flatten out” the pole rolls up onto (and crushes) the tiny ribs at the bottom of my ribcage OR I fall. It seems like when I have the pole completely in the soft bit of my waist I get a hole when I try to extend (if that makes any sense) I ONLY have problems when I extend the back leg past 1 or 2 o’clock.
Could you explain the other way? That might be the way I need to do it, cause what I am doing now is not working for me. -
There is another option, Lil Mynx has powder coated poles (like in the playground) But overall unless you have *really* sweaty hands I would say focus on the diameter of the pole not the finish. A small pole will be easier to grip as well as help you to develop core strength faster therefore you will get more tricks. R pole has a testimonial from a doctor on their site extolling the virtues of 38mm poles. And after almost 2 years of poling I totally agree.
Another thing to consider is that stainless steel “seasons” well. Meaning that the more you use it/abuse it the grippier it will get. In the mean time a slippy pole will help develop hand strength. Just look at the guys who pole in sweatshirts and jeans. They don’t care about grip they are strong enough to create enough pressure to hold ANYTHING without grip. (but if your not superman, Brass 38mm if you can)