MsTaken
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Just remembered that resonable weight is fine on x-poles.
We've had All Blacks swinging and inverting on ours, with no problems. These boys are 100kg plus of solid muscle and national icons, so I wasn't alloed to hurt them as it was for telly. The pole didn't come down or have any problems. I also have students of that mass using them with no issues.
If you're having really big issues, try emailing x-pole UK. They've always been realy helpful.
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Just remembered that resonable weight is fine on x-poles.
We've had All Blacks swinging and inverting on ours, with no problems. These boys are 100kg plus of solid muscle and national icons, so I wasn't alloed to hurt them as it was for telly. The pole didn't come down or have any problems. I also have students of that mass using them with no issues.
If you're having really big issues, try emailing x-pole UK. They've always been realy helpful.
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KittyCat86, do you have Windows or Mac or other on your machine?
Sony Vegas is a great system for windows and you can get cut down versions for domestic use. Last time I looked a single domestic licence was about $60USD.
If you've got a Mac, then just use iMovie. I think Veena uses the same system I have at home, Final Cut Studio, which is a semi-pro system. We've used it to edit films and currently use it for cutting together CGI sequences. So it's probably way more than you actually need.
Vegas can be picked up cheaper, but it's a relaible product, I've seen films cut with it and know it'll work.
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go see a sports med / physio / chiropractor / osteopath.
You may have torn your hamstring, so you will need to be very, very gentle with it.
I've seen a few of these from Burlesque performers who have done the splits with insufficient warm up, causing the hamstring to rip from the bone.
Hope it heals quickly – it's not a nice injury.
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ok, wading in here…
I've only had a few problems with my old school x-poles in my studio and those have been from the threads sticking, which is common with titanium (I married an engineer who advised) and putting them on stages that cause bounce. I've not had a joint slip out as such and have always had aweseom service from X-Pole. But that's my experience and can't be the norm.
The C-cup pull apart tools work a treat for the stuck threads and we're about to put bearing grease on the threads to help them. again, it's sticky, but won't seep, so no grip issues. YAY!
Some stages flex, causing poles to slip. So, I learned to check, check and check again. It's just common sense. Also, if a pole is used lots, then it will need more checking.
Sure, there will be some people who will let down a brand; it's going to happen anywhere and at any time. I've had no issues with the old school x-poles I have and have found the company awesome to deal with at all points. Although, I live in a small country and have always emailed Head Office with problems.
Hope this helps. It's not good that some customer service people have let down a really good brand.
Ms Taken
(Ex Rouge LAmour)