PolarGirl
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Also since my studio uses 50 and I don’t know of another pole studio nearby and I don’t know anyone who has a 40mm pole, I don’t have access to try before I buy. I would be completely stabbing in the dark if it weren’t for the awesome folks on this thread giving me their two cents!
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Newschik, I think it just has to do with hand size, which definitely comes into play when it comes to pole diameter preferences. While height is a poor proxy for hand size to be sure, the general trend is that taller people tend to have bigger hands while shorter people tend to have smaller hands. Hope that clears things up.
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I would love this.
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As someone who had been an athlete my entire life, I agree that most activities carry risk of injury, even nonathletic activities. But I have to say that pole dance is a pretty extreme sport — dangling upside down often from extreme heights and whatnot — but I think there is also a very high-risk element in the emphasis on flexibility. All sports emphasize flexibility but not to the extent that pole does. Pole flexibility is borderline contortionist.
In speaking with my primary pole teacher about my injury, she admitted that some teachers, even at our studio, believe in increasing flexibility as quickly as possible in any way that they can, while she does not agree with that approach because it CAN, and often does, result in injury that negatively impacts long-term flexibility. One thing that I love about StudioVeena is the focus on SAFE strengthening, stretching, and skill-building — so that we can all enjoy pole over the long haul.
I ultimately just have to disagree that pole is just like any other sport in terms of injury risk, but one thing I love about it is that it is not “just like any other sport” in a number of other ways. I’m not trying to make pole out to be some super dangerous thing, but it can be if you don’t listen to your body and progress at your own pace. It has it’s own unique risks and pressures, to be sure.
The original post was about splits on pole. I simply don’t know if the original poster hadn’t properly warned up or was just extra tight somewhere that day and didn’t realize it, or whatever might have happened. We have to be extra careful with our bodies because our sport is frankly pretty intense.
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Thanks so much, everyone, for sharing. It is SO helpful.
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I have a TG Xpert and it spins just the way you describe. Don’t worry, your weight on the pole will keep the momentum going just like TropicalPole says 🙂
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I just found this Veena thread also, which is helpful:
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/For_Those_who_have_a_40mm_XPole_20120701020846
Still, I don’t know what to go with. I feel like I’m going to end up with 5 different poles!
Veena says she still prefers the 45 and brings up the height question. I am 5’10” tall and use a 50mm now and can handspring mount on a good grip (low sweat) day. So I think the 45 would be fine for me, but with my sweaty hand grip issues, the 40mm sounds pretty freakin awesome. I’d love to have that hand grip confidence but am unsure about the trade off with thigh grip. I am also wondering if I would lose strength working on a 40mm at home all the time. I’ll still be learning on a 50 at my studio for all the new positions and combos.
I’m so clueless. I totally bought a pole that ultimately doesn’t work for me the first time. I just want my second pole to be a winner. All advice or experience is appreciated!
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I went to a “strength and flexibility” training at my studio for only the second time ever a couple of weeks ago. It was an hour long session and we focused on center split stretches (and corresponding strength work). At the end when my muscles were already stretched to their max max, the instructor had us do our straddle against the wall and came and pushed us into the wall further and had us push back and then release. This resulted in over stretching and my left knee is pretty messed up. It just feels like there is a ton of pressure building in there and I am still unable to do a ton of basic stretches I used to have no problem with. I’m pretty upset about it actually. In the future I will do my flexibility training on my own or will refuse to do partner stretching. I don’t want another setback like this one. It’s really really frustrating. I had gone to that class to advance my flexibility, not put myself a year behind. I’m so sorry to hear that others are going through similar setbacks too.
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Just wanted to say that I did my homework before posting but there’s not a ton of info out there about 40mm pros/cons in terms of people’s actual experiences and preferences. I did find a discussion on here that started out with someone asking about 40mm but turned into a huge digression about the properties of various alloys of brass and had to be moderated by WebMaster. I am specifically wondering about the size and not the metal so I’m hoping you ladies can help shed some light on it! Thanks!!!
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Thanks, everyone! I am likely going to just sell the TG and get a brass pole. Still super curious about powder coated finish though. Anyone else have any experience with this for sweaty gals?
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Thank you, chemgoddess. I will give it a try.
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Thank you so much for chiming in on my question. It’s so helpful to hear others’ experiences with buying or selling used poles!
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Yeah, it makes sense. Thank you so much for the reply. I’d still love to hear other’s opinions though! I know the pole is in great shape and well cared for and some of my studio mates have been over to play and want one of their own. I just want to feel like both parties are getting a fair deal and I really have no idea what to sell for. I’ve seen used poles on eBay for more than the new price from Xpole! I realize that’s not right, and I don’t plan to get back what I paid by any means…but I still just don’t know!
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I agree with some of the above hated moves, but gosh I really adore the teddy. I think it is such an impressive move high on the pole with no hands. I think the straddle really draws attention to the legs, and I don’t really think about the vagina if someone is wearing clothes.
I also like the remi sit but maybe that’s only because I am new to pole and somehow find the remi seat to be pretty painless compared to other moves that don’t seem to really bother other people, pain-wise. Gosh, I’m just learning Scorpio for example, and it is SO painful for me so far.
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Alley, that’s awesome! I’m so happy to hear it. Happy poling!