frenchhornprof
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It sounds like you’re describing scorpio switches. I did it recently in my “Glory Box” video at 1:45. https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/53bcaa11-70e4-4b37-ae90-7a060a9aa0eb
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I noticed the cup grip in your recent video, and I was impressed. Doesn’t matter what grip you used, it’s still an Iron X. Different grips work better for different people. If you feel better, safer, and more stable with a cup grip, then I say, more power to you.
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I was astonished today when I tried on my wedding dress (from 4 years ago) and it wasn’t the waist that didn’t fit but the upper chest! Now I’m more confident about wearing sleeveless because I have defined shoulders (and arms to some extent).
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I am not naturally flexible, and am still working on my splits. It took me about a year to get my right front split (and it still needs work), and I’m still about 6-7 inches away from the floor on my left. I haven’t been very diligent with my left side, so I’m not expecting anything soon. I just have to take my time and be really warm before doing my stretches.
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I also have a 50mm in the studio and a 45mm at home. My hands are fairly small, so I prefer the 45, and I struggle with any hand-grip-only moves that we do in class. The only thing that seems to help is grip aid (tite grip and dry hands), and strengthening my grip. I find that I can do some things I couldn’t at first on the 50 now, but I still have a ways to go before the 50 feels secure. Split grip is especially hard on a 50 for me. I can do an elbow straight edge with no problem, but I have yet to do a split grip straight edge on a 50. On the other side, there are things I like better on a 50, such as the knee hold.
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I’m a professor at a liberal arts college. My colleagues know that I do pole fitness, and they’ve seen some of my photos. Some are interested and ask me how it’s going, and I can tell that others are a little dubious and never say anything. I have not experienced any backlash or threats of losing my job. I go up for tenure next fall, and I’m not expecting any problems because of pole. It might depend on the institution, but I can just say that my experience so far has been positive. I don’t feel anywhere near good enough to do a competition, but if I was feeling like I was up to snuff, I would feel comfortable enough about my job to apply.
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Personally, I prefer static pole because I feel more secure in learning and holding out poses (although I feel that spinning forces help with things like jade and knee hold). I also like learning moves on static so I can find balance points and build my strength. I think it is more difficult to invert on spinny (I’m going to have to work on that), but spinny certainly looks pretty. I’m glad I learned on static, and although I have a pole that does both, I spend most of my time on static.
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Love this idea. So many choices, but I’m excited to video document the evolution of a trick.
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I was just watching some Pole Art from 2013 and really enjoyed Evgeny Greshilov. Here’s his winning routine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HeWMsJ2i1E
It gets amazing at 2:37.
He also has a really artsy, artistically edited video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKRYLFxVCuQ -
I think it’s pretty normal for the first pole sit attempts to be a little painful. It always takes a while for you to build up a tolerance and tougher skin when you’ve never required your inner thighs to do anything like that.
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Here’s my 2013 Christmas Tree Splits contribution. I’m looking forward to having the left side by Christmas 2014.
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There should be a ring of rubber around the base plate of the pole, as well as the dome (top) of the pole. I have my pole on hardwood as well, and the rubber has kept it nicely in place. Is it present on your pole?
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This looks like so much fun! It takes some major stamina though. It’ll be great training.
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Veena, I’m curious about the X-pole brass. Let us know what you think of it.
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Have you tried the Mika Lucia short? I feel like the coverage in the back is great. http://www.mikayogawear.com/product/side-string-shorts/lucia-short-no-drawstring.php
