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uggg.. I've been working on this move too.  Im not sure if it's that my backs not flexible enough or if I have an ilrational fear of twisting or dropping my hips or both!  I have the strength to hold but get stuck when it comes to lowering my hips enough. 

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I would add to the begging list for a tutorial.

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I would add to the begging list for a tutorial.

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IDK, I never had a tech from X-pole come help me, I don't compete and I don't have a studio and I get no endorcements.   I still love my xpert pole, it's been stable and no problems at all.  I leave mine up for long period of time.. no problem.   I don't have issues you're describing about buckling sharp points or anything else, and they're customer service has been fantastic.  

Honestly I think the UK division offers better assistance than the US division does as I've dealt with both, but I wouldn't say the US division is bad either.  

I feel for you with your problems, but I think it's wrong for you to elude t all the polers out there who are saying they like their product is being bought off by the company.   To me that's just being childish IMHO

 

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Hi Ladies, 

I can tell you I got my 'real'  Xpole in June, after a disastrous experience with a fake xpole.  I have to tell you my experience with the company has been beyond wonderful.  Their customer support has been top notch and without going into much detail about my situation, I know for sure that they care very much about their products.   I've not had any issues with the x-joints as described or even slippage.  I don't take mine up and down a lot and it's not over 12 feet, although I was wanting to extend mine that high. 

I would say if you're having that much problems to contact the main company at http://www.x-pole.co.uk/contact-us.html.

Good luck.

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I believe you are suppose to use the  200mm X joint with that.   If in doubt, call or email Xpole USA.

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Thanks all… I missed it.. but see combos have been already requested… thanks for the consideration and hope all is well! 

R

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Well I have to say, XPole US and XPole UK have been EXTREMELY helpful with me on the fake that I purchased.  They have gone out of their way to make it right and help me go after these people who are knowingly selling fakes but using Xpoles trademark items.

In the event that Xpole people see this, Thank you Paul and Heydi so much for your assistance.

I would suggest if you buy one of these fakes by accident, take pictures, gather all the information, call ebay and call Xpole.  They are proscuting these people.

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FYI: bewarned.  They are selling better X-pole fakes now, that has a metal dome, and white rubber at the top, bags wrenches and everything.  The one I bought (prior to finding this site) was from a seller that called UK-Direct on ebay.  The bags are screenprinted with X-Pole's UK address on them and comes with a glossy manual.  The DVD on close inspection has a label on it verses screen printing and at the base where you would turn on or off spinning, there is no X-Pole name stamped in it.

I've called ebay to file a claim agaist this seller but unfortunately for me, it's been too much time (by a month) to get my money back however I hope to get this seller off Ebay.    I confirmed mine is a fake by Heydi at X-pole USA (she was incredibly helpful) but if you've bought one from these people, please let xpole us know and call ebay to file a complaint.    This seller was known to sell fakes by Xpole US.

 

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Great job on you're silks!  

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Love love love love love my foam roller and Veena's new tutorial series on them.
I've used them before at a cross fit gym I use to go to but now between all the climbing I do on poles and silks, it's essential for my back and hip flexors.

I just bought a 6" firm roller from Dicks Sporting good for $29.00.   The nubby one's look fantstic, but the plain firm ones do the job great!

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Also I think there's a lot to be said for muscle memory.  I know from other activities that you're body bounces back well.. and it remembers.  I think going into it as strong as possible always helps recover rates.   I would love to hear others experiences with it though.

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Thank you for this post, I was going to post a similar thread, until I saw this.  Im planning on scheduling a tummy tuck this fall and the time off certainly is important to me.  From what I know, the biggest thing is that you can't lift anything for the 6-8 weeks, however you can start stretching and moving a week to two weeks post op.    So I think going into it with a plan, communicating with your doctor(s) and knowing what proceedures they're going to do is important.  Not all people need full tucks, many can get by with lipo and mini tucks.  

I feel all you momma's out there.. after having a 10 pound baby, gaining 80 pounds, loosing 60 + pounds, and working out like a mad woman, the exess skin and stretched muscle is somewhat defeating.   Im just sayin, I don't mind my body and Im happy with myself, however.. I feel that it's about as gone away as it's gonna get without surgery… and the scars can't be much worse than my c-section ones already are.   They did a crappy job on mine as they were in a hurry.  :/

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Thanks, I got the invoice and paid the yearly subscription.
I also canceled the re-occuring (20 dollar) payment from PayPals side.

If there's anything else I need to do please let me know otherwise we should be good.
Yea, Thanks.

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LOl, I hope I answered. Because of my work/travel and all the people that email me, and trying to keep work/personal emails separate, I sometimes miss some.  I tried for Snow Flow, however to make sure I got back with everybody.  You should have come, it was a great time.

No worries though, we're planning on having Snow Flow again this coming year.  Also, I will be hosting Ann Humphries in September and Baxter in October (of Hoop Path), which I am positive that Krista will come down too.

I work for a software company during the day, but as long as there's wifi, I can meet for lunch or coffee during the week so just let me know.  Yes, I was going to messange Mike also.. lol.. the word gets out fast in this town.  He'll probally be wtf?   Anyway, looking forward to getting together and I would love to come out sometime.  I have an xpole in my basement.  It's not the prettiest place to work (yet) however I have mirrors and at least a place to practice.

Talk to you soon Maria!