Sarahb69
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My preference is still Elbow Grip, followed by Split Grip, Twisted Grip and True grip (though I'm hoping to swap the order of the last 2). I occasionaly try to work on the forearm grip, but it always feels awkward to me. I do sometimes use the Forearm Grip with my Caterpillar climb though.
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I work on all 3 x-pole sizes. I have both a 50mm and 40mm up in my house. The studio where I teach , we have 50 and 45mm poles.
So far, the only move I'm having issues moving from one diameter to the other is my Iron X work. I do it on the 40mm at home. I've tried it at the studio on the 45mm and I'm ok with it, but cannot as yet play with that move on the 50mm.
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@ Rixi, I love brass…real high polished brass poles and can work on those no problem. However, the x-pole brass is a matte finish and while I was good on it during the summer when my basement was humid and my body always properly moisturized, when it came time for the cooler weather, my basement was dry due to heating with the woodstove and my skin always dries out in winter. It seemed no matter how much moisturizer I used on my body, it was never enough and the pole was slick.
At least with the chrome, it is always consistent for me no matter what the humidity is like. Also, I wanted their new 40mm pole and it was at that point only offered in the chrome finish, I don't know if that's changed.
I've worked on the real polish brass finish, SS, x-poles matte finish, chrome, good and bad painted finishes, and the powder-coats found in playgrounds. I love the playground poles…
Hope that helps. If you are going to buy a brass pole, make sure you TRY the brass x-pole somewhere else if you can before you buy it, and try and install it in a highly humidity-regulated room…that is the best advice I can offer you. Personally, I would never buy another brass X-pole, and would go for the Platinum Stages brass pole.
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I looked into doing this for my brass x-pole and the powder-coating here in Ottawa was going to cost me $200…plus taxes on top of that, all that for just the basic finish. So I sold my brass and bought the new 40mm chrome.
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Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes!! I love you all.
And to clear the air, I don't care about having a birthday or being one year older, I just hate this one time of the year.
But today is my beautiful little Amber's 8th birthday, and though we had a pile overnight and it's not so warm, it's a beautiful sunshiny day!
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You have done a wonderful job on your website, Tigger…and your written english has REALLY improved alot lately! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Welcome Kaylie!
I'll be turning 43 this year and I started poling at 40. This was something fun to do as a workout and I fell in love at my first class, haven't looked back since.
Flexibility has beena big issue for me. I'm not naturally flexible and never have been. I came to pole with no dance or athletic abilities other than some cycling for family fun. I have accomplished more than I ever thought I would be able to, and that includes the very first split I have ever done in my life.
I hope you enjoy your pole journey…it's amazing what you learn, both physically, mentally and emotionally from this wonderful form of fitness! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I love this post, too Amy and wish I had it when I bought my first pole. However, in the end I did buy the right size for me, but it took me a long time to make that choice! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
At the studio where I trained and now teach beginners, we have both 45mm and 50mm poles so all the students can try and find the right size for them. Sure, the 50mm poles are better for leg grips and the 45mm poles are better for hand grips, but I found it's really in what you get used to. My first pole was a 45mm, and I regretted it for a brief time because I had issues with leg grip, but then I worked on a 45mm at the studio and realized it wasn't the pole size that was the issue, it was the dryness in the air at my house which was affecting the amount of moisture in my skin. A little mositurizer on my legs solved the issue for me.
Now I have 2 poles in my basement, one is a 50mm and the other is my brand new 40mm. I work on both, and I must say, I LOVE my new 40mm. The hand grip is amazing and secure for me, and I don't have any issues with leg grip. Sits, climbs, knee and leg holds, planks…all accomplished without issue for me. And once I am secure in a new move on my 40mm, I will work it on the 50mm because I teach on them in the studio and I feel I should be able to manage all sizes of poles.
@polefairy, I hope this has helped you a little. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I am headed to IPC this year. It will be my first time going, though I've been trying to go for the last 2 years. I'm so excited! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I just got my new 40mm X-pert on Friday and I am totally in love! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif So far I've had no trouble with sits, CKR or CAR, or any of my leg hangs. I have yet to try planks or superman, but I've been in workshops all weekend and am in need of some rest from the pole cuz I'm extremely sore. I also have a 50mm X-pert so I still intend to move between the 2 sizes.
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@LittleC, I believe you'll find that while Payton can't remain adult enough to keep her comments to opinions only and resorts to name calling, she also cannot spell. I believe you will find the word bigget is spelled bigot…unless you google it and find it spelled the other way basically with the same meaning from the urban dictionary.
@Veena, I think you demonstrated the usability of both stage poles very well, and unbiased. And by the way, I thank you and your site every day for having given me a wonderful place to learn and share this wonderful thing called pole.
@Webbie, not to step on Veena's toes, but I happen to think you are mighty handsome ( you remind me of my own hubby in many ways ), and can say without batting an eye that you pai are the most wonderful couple I have had the chance to meet!
@Payton, you come on here, throw accusations around like so much gargabe and then start the name-calling? Your profile says you're in your 30's but my 7 year old daughter shows more respect and maturity than you. If you don't like the way things are done on this site, feel free to take your membership elsewhere…oh and please don't let the door hurt you on your way out.
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Dang it, I hate hooking with the ankle and have always used the side of my foot. Guess I'm going to have to go back and relearn this one. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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I am also an authorized x-pole dealer in Canada, and no surprise shipping fees from me….all poles ship from the Canadian warehouse.
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Awesome things are happening for you, Lu and you are so very deserving of them! You keep going for it with everything you've go because you are an inspiration to us all! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
