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georgiamarie – the collarbone issue is what kept me from learning the shoulder mount (or dismount), I’m a bit boney in that area, too. I was so frustrated because everyone kept saying "you’re not supposed to hit your collarbone" but no matter how much I curled my back and shoulders to keep the pole against the top of my shoulder when I reached up with my feet, I couldn’t reach around the pole enough with my feet/legs to grip; so I would have to roll onto my collarbone to get that extra couple inches so I could get a grip with my legs. That "tuck" everyone kept saying was the key to it all was actually the problem…
And honestly, if it wasn’t for the grip I use, I would still be hitting it. I don’t know if it’s the combination of being boney and long-waisted or flexibility or what, but other people that appear to be built like me don’t have these problems! Grr…
I use respect grip – the one that Felix uses. It scrunches your skin on your shoulder up and keeps direct pressure off the bone (this grip may not work for you, but you could try). That’s what did it for me – maybe someday when I’m stronger and more flexible I’ll be able to do the other grips…
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Lol it’s how I learned the regular shoulder mount! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I had no idea that you can break in a pole! .
Yup, I’m pretty sure that’s just with stainless, though, other poles don’t have to be broken in as far as I know. (someone correct me if I’m wrong)
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I’m no expert, but when you take it down, I’d do it VERY slowly. Even do a few slow turns on the adjuster screw then leave it to come back and do a few turns later (depending on how fragile you think your ceiling is). That way it lets the ceiling settle back into bearing its own weight instead of a sudden change. And that way, worse-case scenario, if the ceiling does start falling apart or anything, you can stop and leave the pole where it is until you can get something else under there.
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If it makes you feel any better (don’t know if you already knew this), but once you get the pole broken in, it’ll grip better.
I use Tite Grip, but it’s a hand antiperspirant – so if your hands don’t sweat it won’t help you much. A lot of dancers like Mighty Grip, but it’s too sticky for spins. I’ve found that rubbing alcohol does nothing for me.
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Ok, Rena’s not going – her ride backed out on her. Sorry to get your hopes up – I’m sure you’ll find someone who wants the ticket. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Here’s what I have to say on sexy and pole dancing:
http://polespection.blogspot.com/2010/03/why-is-sexy-sexy.html
http://polespection.blogspot.com/2010/03/pole-dancing-should-be.html
Edit: added another one: http://polespection.blogspot.com/2010/03/sexy-where-to-draw-line.html
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Rena was looking for a ticket… provided she was able to go, period. I’ll send her a message and see if she’s still interested.
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Lol I don’t think your husband’s odd – I think that’s awesome! From my experience, the majority of men think pole dancing should be automatically sexy – and that goes for several pole dancers, as well! I’ve read several pole dancer’s blogs where they sneer at the idea of someone pole dancing and it not being sensual.
My husband is one of the people that hasn’t let go of the sexy stereotype. He knows I don’t do the sexy stuff in front of other people but still doesn’t like the idea of me even demonstrating tricks to other people. We’ve gone out a few times and I’ll ask if the place we’re going to has a pole (half-jokingly) and he’ll say it doesn’t matter because I’m not dancing on it, anyway. *sigh* I WISH he could see it from a different point of view.
But pole dancing means different things to different people – dancers and spectators alike. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
But, Loopy, I think you’re husband is actually being very sweet. He was apparently under the assumption that you wanted to do something sexy for him on the pole and he was worried about hurting your feelings if he wasn’t aroused by it. That’s the impression I’m getting (it’s hard to tell just reading a forum post…). Maybe he was relieved when you said you did it for the gymnastics angle! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif
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My biggest challenge with this move is keeping my upper body where I want it – I tend to end up moving it off to the side of the pole, and it just doesn’t look pretty. I usually look at the pole to help keep it in front of me, because if I watch my legs, I move. But everyone’s different, may not work with you (or you may not even have that problem, lol).
I go into the butterfly, then slide that upper leg back until you can hook your ankle and lean out. Turning your hips slightly helps, too, but keep your upper body frozen. But I do like what Chem said, too – trying it with having that upper leg extended up along the pole until you feel more secure. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif
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Sounds good, except I don’t have any ribbon…. I’ll see if I can scare something up, though.
However, I will be wearing my Studio Veena shirt (the purple one) to the competition, but I’m planning on wearing another shirt under it so I’ll have something nicer for the after party. I’m sure we’ll all find a way to meet up https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I got nothin’ on how to get the stripped screw out. Anything I can think of only runs the risk of making it worse… and I wouldn’t dare try one of those tools that drills into the stripped screw to make it turn because it’s very small.
But X-Pole will send you replacement hex screws (most likely for free, but that’s hard to say because you got it used…). They might have an idea for how to get the stripped one out, too.
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I agree with what everyone said above, but I just had a random thought.
What if someone was taken to court over something like this??? (not necessarily Obsidian, just someone) I think it would be nice to have a legal decision out there saying that pole dancing isn’t what the stereotype is. Would be really hard and nerve-wracking for the people defending poling, yeah, but I think it would be awesome to have that kind of publicity. I’m confident that pole would win out in the end and it would only be a positive reflection on pole dancing as a whole.
Like I said, just a thought. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Rubber mallet, very lightly to get the base unstuck. Takes barely anything and it’ll pop back off as long as your have the spin screws out.
Any chance you can explain how exactly you do this – like where are you hitting??? Just on the side of it with the base tipped up on its side??? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif I’ve never tried to take mine apart but I’d like to know what to do if it is stuck… thanks https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Are you talking about the spinning mechanism on an X-Pole???
All I know is that your supposed to make sure the hex screws are completely loose and it should slide right off… Someone else had it stuck once a long while back, but I can’t remember what they did to get it to come off. I’ll poke around and see if I can find it…
If all else fails, email X-Pole and ask what they suggest. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
