[TiaMaria27]

Tali Kat, what if you put a rug or some carpet underneat? I know shannabanana said her dad didn't think it would help but I have a nice solid rug in my dining room and if my floors were more flexy I imagine it would be fine under my pole to help distribute the weight. Good luck with whatever you decide!

[TiaMaria27]

Nope, mine aren't overly flexy. There is one part of the floor which has water damage and is flexy and some parts along the edge of the floor which are flexy but in general, not really. My pole is right in the middle of my dining room so the floor is pretty solid there

[TiaMaria27]

My x-pole is on floating floorboards and I've never had a problem with it! Never even crossed my mind really. So no advice from me sorry, although it might be rather uncomfortable to do floor work if you place a peice of wood under the pole lol https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif

[TiaMaria27]

Hey Tali Kat! Welcome to Studio Veena! I'm sure you will accomplish some sort of hang with no hands in no time at all

[TiaMaria27]

yay well done! very happy for you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[TiaMaria27]

I can't use my mat anymore because the cats will instantly lay on it as soon as I show any interest in it. They also play with their toys around the pole and use it to kick off and attack the toys (sometimes jumping up the pole) and also like playing with their reflection in the pole! I've also had my hair attacked and landed awkwardly due to cats under the pole whilst upside down

 

My cats do EXACTLY what is depicted on the t-shirts LOL https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[TiaMaria27]

@MissMeliss: Oi Oi Oi!!!!!

Hmm, it’s definitely not the tap water, otherwise I’d be even a fraction as good as him!!! I must live in the wrong state!

[TiaMaria27]

My real name is Tanya Maree. Tanya comes from the Russian name Tatiana, of which Tia is a nickname. So Tanya Maree = TiaMaria and 27 for my birthdate. Plus, the drink is nice too

[TiaMaria27]

For me it has been the entire pole journey, from getting the courage to start classes at the beginning of the year, to nailing my shoulder mount and elbow/split grip ayshas a few weeks ago! In the space of one year I have gone from not being able to hold myself up on the pole to gaining such confidence, strength, control and flexibility! The impact it has had on my self-image and respect for my body is amazing! The whole pole journey has been a great achievement for me (including  finding  SV along the way!) Bring on 2012!!!!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

[TiaMaria27]

Thanks guys!! Hopefully I will find the courage to post some pics and videos soon as well! I look forward to sharing my pole life with you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif