Jenn
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Congrats on your progress!! That’s awesome! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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mine had done that once after my boyfirend decided to swing on it real hard, and i was sure he broke it. i took it down and put back up and the thumping stopped. i think he just dislodged it slightly, causing it to be crooked. Try to take it down and re-erect it, see if that fixes the problem! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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wow, love it! especially the moves catalogue that gives examples of moves to transition from each move you look up. very cool!
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most of the moves i’ve learned from watching others’ videos and asking for advice on the forums. my tip: use lots of couch cushions when you practice! also, make sure somome knows what you are doing in case you at home alone.
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You are echoing a thought i’ve had many times in the past! I understand completely where you are coming from. So many times, in the last year, I have thought to myself, "what the hell am I even trying to do here?!" I mean I will never be as good as some these dancers on youtube, as strong, flexible, or even as pretty. I have my own body image issues, hence the reason I rarely post any videos of myself and even then, only for a short time. I’ve been discouraged because I see how fast some people advance and can do things I can’t do. I do workout on a regular basis, and do a lot of other activities, so I feel like I should be better than I am. I can’t dance well, I have grip problems, and I am frustrated very easily. Sometimes, I will try to build up motivation by watching a video on youtube for inspiration only to find myself feeling even less motivated because I am nowhere near looking that good or having those abilities. I have friends that are amazing on the pole and are super flexy and graceful, and here I can’t do any of that! It can very discouraging at times.
Pole can be a very difficult and frustrating activity. But it’s also an art form, it is so individual. Usually, when I get really down on myself and want to throw in the towel, the most helpful thing I can do is to remember that its about me, not anyone else. I have to stop comparing myself to others. I’ve had to take breaks from pole dancing and the forums, because my self-esteem has taken a big dive at times. Now, I try to just dance for myself, and for the joy of dancing. I don’t record my practices because I don’t care what they look like, and if i do record it, it doesn’t get posted on a website where just anyone with access to the internet can see it. I do like that Veena has added the video posting feature here, that was a great idea!
I hope that everyone here has helped to make you feel a little better about your situation. I think we all understand exactly what you are going thru and have been there ourselves at one point or another. Just remember that the forum is here to be helpful, not hurtful. One thing I love about the pole dance community is how friendly and supportive everyone is! No one here is going to judge you, just as we hope you are not going to judge us! If you need to take a break, then by all means, do what you need to do. In fact, sometimes it can help to take a step back at times. I hope you do not give it up for good though. That would be a shame!
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I have a similar problem, in that I do the same things over and over, or I end up stopping while I am trying to think of my next move. It’s like I forget all the stuff I know once the webcam is recording! One thing I am going to do to help myself, is try to think of some good combos, write them onto a list on a poster and then post them on the wall near my pole. That way I can glance at it when I am dancing and remind myself of different moves I can do. I’ll let you know how it works out!
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hmm.. i see what you are saying about keeping the body centered. I do the same in that my body is always to the side of the pole when doing my aysha/straight edge w forearm grip. i am going to play with this tonight. hopefully, i will make some progress. i appreciate your input. let me know if you think of anything else!
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i stretch my arms and shoulders and chest by doing this move…
face your body away from the pole, legs are hip width apart, reach behind and grab the pole with a straghtened arm, hand grip thumb up, and lean out. keep your back/torso firm. hold that position for 30 sec to a min. then flip you grip so that you are holding the pole thumb facing down, and repeat stretch. Make sure to do both arms! Then try it with both arms gripping the pole behind you, (thumbs down). That may be diificult at first, but as the muscles loosen up it gets easier. This stretches the muscles in your arm, the shoulder and chest muscles well. I do this after I warm up, it helps me with my superman, my pencil and my reverse grab spins. And it feels so good too!
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Wow that is so awesome for you! I have had issues with my 50mm Chrome pole as well, and Xpole was very friendly and helpful. They did forget about the replacement part that they were supposed to send me and it took a couple of monthes to finally get it, tho.
A friend of mine, ordered a PS back in NOVEMBER, and the dang thing didn’t get there until the beginning of January, however it was defective and now she is still waiting for them to replace the defective parts!!!! That is almost 4 monthes since she ordered her pole! I told her she should call them and demand a discount or refund. She tried to talk to a service rep, amd the guy tried to convince her that the pole was damaged in shipping, and that the machines they use are perfect, so it couldn’t be their fault. WTF?!
Between the two, I would def reccommend Xpole over PS! It sound like you got a great deal too! I hope you enjoy your new pole!
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Do you have a good solid grip with your legs? I sometimes have trouble with this when the pole is either too cold or my legs are too dry. Also make sure your hands are in the right place on the pole. Bottom arm in front of your head or shoulders, top arm at chest height.
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i usually get out of this one by hooking the pole with one of my feet and then slowly sliding to the ground. If I have enough grippage with my foot, however, I can reach up and grab the pole with my arm and pull my body into a pole sit. The grip is in front of the foot and alongside the leg.
