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I was leaning towards the double…does the flat top offer an advantage over the round top? The round is just so much prettier, IMO.

Thanks so much-I will contact them shortly!

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Sure, Electra I’m gathering quotes right now!

got a nice price from Fight or flight!

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thanks for the link, I’ll check in with them later today.
Thanks to my husband, I was already planning on installting some type of hoist system to raise & lower the hoop. At the studio where I take classes they have 2 lyras, one dbl-tabbed hung 3 ft off the ground, and we just sit in it to mount, but it’s flat on top (rather than a complete circle) which we use in conjuntion with the chains to work that upper level. The 2nd lyra is a single tab (complete circle) hung 4 ft from ground, and we got into in by doing a knee hang.

If ya’ll think of anything else let me know!

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I enjoyed hearing from someone that has been to Bobbi’s…so this another illustration of us always wanting what we don’t have…myself included! I just came from the Alethea& Cleo workshops, and a couple of things were kinda hmmm. moments…1) Alethea said if a trick clearly isn’t for her she doesn’t waste he time on trying to force it 2). Cleo was my spotter for Ayesha (got my 1st one there!), and ahe admitted that she doesn’t do Ayesha’s 3) When Cleo taught us some floor moves they looked awesome, but pretty easy moves…those girls can command an audience on pure style & stage presence…kwim? After Cleo showed us the floor routine, Alethea taught us het adaptation of the same routine, and it was much slower of course, but she only changed a couple of the moves…but it felt so-o different.

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I had been trying to get my SMs consistenly for 5-6 months until Aletha’s workshop. Two things made a major difference, and I immediately got it-and do it 100% of the time now! 1) my pole partner (Black Orchid) said ti envision meat hooks in you chet pulling you up 2) Aletha sweeps the opposite leg of the side ur SMing on from the outside to inside (pictire a large half circle motion while that leg is straight), as u start lifting off the ground, tuck the 2nd leg until ur horizontal, then go into a full “V” or straddle position. If u feel urself slipping down the pole pull ur elbows in together more and pull ur chest up towards ceiling. Note- she has going into SM V’s, not straight legs: if u want to do straight legs, envision crotch to pole last…not toes to pole.

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I wasn’t “fearless” eneough until I qas at Alethea’s workshop, and had Cleo spotting me. The only thing AA really added was that when u get into ur high caterpillar she had us do hip rolls before trying to take legs off – to help find our balance. I got my first Ayesha there!

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plz remind us here when they’re ready…thx!

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Thanks for bringing this topic up…and thanks for all the great tips. When I saw it on Felix’s adv video, I tried ut once, but then I was too afraid of hurting myself. I’ll try it again.

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Count me in!

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For future plans/events…I suggest Jamilla’s routines dvds. I wanted to learn a simple routine for hubby’s bday on May 5th…learned one in 4 days! Each dvd ranges from beginner to advanced.

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1/2 dozen chair spins usually warm mine up. For sweaty hands, I use Tite Grip

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Cute pieces! However, I would like to see the what the tops & bottoms look like together.

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individual moves are taught first, then there is a workout.