[Mechie]

@ Beingalex – Yep…I'm with you.  The more I think about it…the more I'm leaning towards 45mm.  I can't see myself progressing when I'm fear to be on the 50mm…I want to get strong and comfortable before challenging myself… lol 

In the beginning I want to get the 50mm just to be "standard"…but if I do get a 50mm but I'm never on the pole…then it defeats the purpose.

[Mechie]

What’s the material?

I don’t have my own pole (yet), but I read that new XPole has a thin flim on them, to protect the pole from shipment. I heard acetone and distill vinegar can work wonders.

[Mechie]

Tell him you're not comfortable with him being around.  That you might be more prone to error and mistakes because of his presence, that's dangerous. 

Not sure about you, but I get nervous when there's a pair of  eyes staring at me while I'm still at learning stage.  https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gifGood Luck!

[Mechie]

@ Empyrean – Tell me about it!! I've never pole dance before and I know you're not suppose to learn new move in heels! The instructor said it's easier to "bring your self up" and "to turn" with heels on…Maybe…but I can always tip-toe =P

BUT, she is a really really sweet person…I just wish I can feel safer when learning a move…especially a new move.

About the pole size…I'm really interested to know about the competition size. Like I said…I suck now but when (IF) I get good…I would consider https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif …

I asked Dirdy Birdy…she said she started on a 38mm…then 42mm then 50mm.  She suggests I get 45mm just to build on strength and to get comfortable with the pole first…then get a 50mm and adjust to it.  I'm leaning hard on the 45mm now even though I've never used a 45mm (There are no other pole studio in my area to try the 45 https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif&nbsp😉 Just because I get so nervous gripping the 50mm (my hands gets REALLY sweaty and I slip…a lot…) I don't want my hands to slip in a middle of a move https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif !!

Please shed some light here!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_viking.gif

 

[Mechie]

It was my 10th class but it was the 3rd class for 3 of the girls https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif

I feel like I total suck right now so I'm faaaaar from being a decent pole dancer…nevermind competing…BUT…IF I ever get "good"…ofcourse, I would like to try to compete.

I think I read post that you own both 45 and 55….Did you have trouble transitioning? If I ever get "good" (good enough to perform?) I probably would like to get 2 poles…https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

[Mechie]

@ Veena– Thanks! But to tell you the truth, I wasn’t comfortable doing the invert.  

There’s only one pole instructor who is the owner (she is the ONLY instructor). She’s really nice but not very…safe? For example: she doesn’t do much spotting for us. We’ll have 6 girls on 6 different poles doing inversion at the same time with no crash mat. (It’s only the 3rd class for 3 of the girls…I really didn’t think we’re ready to learn to invert and it makes me wonder what she’ll do if 2+ girls fall at the same time…) 

I saw there’s one crash mat near the wall and I told her I’m not doing it if I don’t have a crash mat =P  I was the ONLY one using crash mat but there were 6 of us on the pole…with one instructor…. 

I forgot to mention — 5 of them were in HEELS….the instructor wants us to learn everything in heels…being a bad-girl…I just REFUSED!!

Oh! Question for you….Do you think it’s a good idea for me to get a 45mm chrome xpole to gain more strength and confident or should I just get the 50mm standard, suck it up and get used to it??  I don’t want to regret after spending $350+ on a pole! ~>_<~

@ Runemist– What I did was NOT a proper inversion…I’m sure…LOL Because my instructor asked us all to swing our legs really hard to gain momentum so you can get your legs up there… Read my respond to Veena…we’re all newbies!!

 @ Empyrean – I don’t think is the “quality control”…I think it’s more of  “lose students = lose $$”… 

And nope…no studio near me has 45mm… =(  The studio I go to make their own poles (50mm brass) and they encourage students to buy them…but since their pole is not portable and I live in an apt…it didn’t work for me.  Besides…I HATE the smell of brass! yucky yuck!! I WISH we carry silver titanium here!! Sooo jealous of the Aussies!!

[Mechie]

Oh…one more question!!

4) I had trouble gripping the pole with my thighs…more like gripping with my calves and hold myself with the top on my left foot. Is that normal?? (the top of my foot is all bruised up…)

Help!!

[Mechie]

I’m always shock to see ppl in the chat room. If there is a schedule…please post it!! Thanks!!

[Mechie]

Love Mika’s design….but $36 for shorts (w/o shipping)…seems a bit pricey…sigh

[Mechie]

Haha…like mother like son!! You should start him on the pole…start them while their young 😉

[Mechie]

::Pat Pat:: It's ok…there are jerks EVERYWHERE….

Is there a contract with you sign up for classes? See if there's any way you can file a claim on your credit card.  I would try to speak w/ the owner of the studio.  Just to let him/her to know your situation.

I'm in similar situation…the studio that I go to, the OWNER is an @$$.  He's a jerk to everyone and just pure rude, you can't even ask him a question without having him giving you a look as if you're the weirdo.  However, the instructor (the jerk's GF and also an owner) is a VERY sweet person.  I bought a class pass and still a month or so to go…after that… I should have my pole by then and I'm just going to learn from SV (maaaybe take a class or 2 here and there just to meet up w/ the girls…)

(OR…only take classes when I know in advance that the Jerk won't be there…ALL the girls in the studio HATE him…sigh)

@chemgoddess – I'm in US…Titanium Silver would be me DREAM pole!! But nope…don't carry that here =(  I'm not a big fan of the color gold either…

[Mechie]

I just bought the MaxiFlex…will let you know how things went!!

[Mechie]

Haha…I was just asking what do married poler do with their wedding/engagement ring the other day in the chat room!!

My bf bought me a bracelet for our anniversary a while ago…he would prefer if i wear it everyday 24-7…I'm going to weat a sweatband when I'm poling just to cover it =P

[Mechie]

So when you fall/slipping – should you try to re-grip yourself or should you just let go of the pole and let yourself fall? 

I don't want to get into a habit of letting go the pole when I'm slipping (or feel like I'm falling) but I want to make sure I don't hurt myself. Suggestion?

[Mechie]

Thanks Cocoa!! I think I'll start w/ 50mm (learning on 50mm would make a switch to 45mm easier??)…and hopefully (eventually) I'll be able to buy a 45mm too…lol