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spinnycake, too bad all levels are together. It is hard watching more int/adv polers. However, even when I was in a class with all same level, each of us still accomplished at different levels, each of us had different strengths.
My experience when beginning things like carousel, cradle, etc., everything was "baby steps." I didn't have strength to go into spins at once. Like you said, being able to go up and touch toes together and back down. That's how I started as strength developed each time. The cradle was lift up feet one at a time and back down, till being able to hold for few more seconds, then tuck up and hold, etc. It took time, but it comes.
As I begin to learn something new, everything starts baby steps till strength develops to hold longer, release legs when it's time, etc. Patience is important to not get hurt, I also learned that the hard way! 🙂 I think you will love veena's lessons and begin to accomplish, she breaks things down wonderfully. Congrats on your new pole!
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OMG, horsecrazy, you will see a huge difference between lil mynx ss and titanium grip. I switched a year ago (after using lil mynx for 2 years) and that's when I began to accomplish more. In fact it was so different, my body got "beat up" at first till I got used to it. Can't wait for you to get yours! Will you be getting a 45 or 50? I have a 50 and am hoping for a 45 in the future.
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I know the feeling…people think because I'm on the "thin" side I don't have issues, but I'm 55 yrs old and have the menopausal stomach pooch most of the time. I also am a stiff person and it shows when poling, and constantly wiping my hands on my butt, even if it's not sweaty (bad habit now). Slouching is also something I need to work on.
And when I got a better digital camera for recording practices, it's clearer than my old one and shows more of my face AGH! I told my husband, now I really look like in my 50's!! 🙂
Oh, and what really drives me nuts is I don't have "poling hair!" I always look like I have an ugly mop on my head!!
Thanks for sharing and giving us the opportunity to be open with each other 🙂
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Hi, welcome! This site is the best.
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Thanks for this, I am sucking air after a semi-decent continous practice or routine. I also tend to hold my breathe and am working on it. I wish I had more time to do good cardio and other workouts to compliment poling, but just don't have the time. I usually practice by myself, wonder if bringing out the girls will distract me hahahaha
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Totally understand the goal of "street" poling. My story: May 11-13 last week hubby and I spent at Disneyland/Calif Adv in Anaheim, CA. From the planning, my goal was to street pole. During the walk between hotel and the park every day I could not find anything decent. While at Disneyland/CA Adv I looked and looked, would go to pole, post, etc feeling for size/grip, etc. My husband asked "If you find one, what are you going to do?" I didn't know LOL
Finally, while in line for the Submarine ride, there were umbrella poles with the chains to mark the lines to the ride. They were perfect grip. Now I had to decide if I could get away with a basic something, there were a lot of people and staff was very big on safety; throughout the park we'd see children being told to stop climbing rails, rocks, etc.
After passing 3 umbrella poles I told my husband to walk slowly in the line so I could get to the pole and he'd have some space to take the picture. I took a chance on being told "Hey, get off that pole!" The people behind him had looks like why isn't he moving up! But I pulled up and he took the picture! I got to the pole but only felt comforable doing a pole hold.
Even though I'd hoped to do something somewhere, NEVER thought it'd actually be at Disneyland. Even though it was a basic pole hold, I remember when I couldn't even do that! And that it was at Disneyland, even better!! I posted the picture here on sv 🙂
You'll get one soon!
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Welcome and as you can already see, you have found a great group of people here!! First of all, regarding your comment "I'm currently not working" umm-yes you are! When I was a stay at home mom, my response was "I don't work 'outside the home'." At the same time, I have great respect for moms who work outside the home also, it takes a lot to do that.
Also praying that the doctors are able to help your daughter and her mom/dad as well through her needs and improvement.
Youtube was a big help in learning pole at home, however, I really took off when I was able to get veena's lessons. Don't know if you are able to get them, but if not, you will still find great support. When you post videos and would like feedback, everyone is so helpful, especially our dear veena.
Thanks to your hubby and you for military service; also to SharkyHill and other military families!
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Yay, how exciting!
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I remember the decision making when I was going to replace my ss lil mynx, debating between titanium gold or chrome. I went with titanium gold and glad I did. I'd been poling for about two years, but still struggle with death grip, etc.
I have to admit when I first got it I got scared cuz it was so different from stainless steel and my body took a beating. But as I got used to it, that's when I began to accomplish a lot more. It can be a little tricky for spins cuz of the grip and I still use a little grip aide for sweaty hands, but I'm not a person focused on spins for now, so it's okay.
A few times it was so grippy I felt like I was sticking to it like glue. But after dealing with frustration of slippery stainless steel, I'll take it. I wonder about chrome, but am afraid I'll go back to slippery for me.
Everyone is so different, some love chrome, some tita gold, some brass, heck I've even read about others who love their stainless steel lil mynx. I've also had a gal I met who has lil mynx and came to practice on my titan gold and loves it. She is somewhat beginner at this point.
It comes down to preference, and agree with JeHanne, it's nice of you to think of your new "pole buddy", however, since you'll be primary owner, get what works for you. Good luck 🙂
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Yup, never though of this. Thanks for reminding us of our friendly cameras. 🙂
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Does this student have a pole at home? From experience, I tend to fall under the "too scared" to try something new at a class or workshop. From my first classes three years ago I drove the instructor nuts (I'm sure) cuz I would also hesitate to try something and when I did, all I kept saying was "you have me, right?" "you won't let me fall?" "help me get down" etc. When I got my own pole I would practice at home and begin to accomplish.
It's weird, to this day I'm still the same way. It doesn't seem like I'm learning cuz I still panic trying something new. Instructor spots me and talks me through tricks and I try once or twice. Then I work on it at home on my own over time.
Also, maybe she doesn't feel strong enough. When I started, I wouldn't try something if I didn't feel I had the strength. When I finally realized I had developed strength would I begin to move on.
The suggestion of having her verbalize what her fear is is a good one. I remember one time being asked that and instructor was able to assure and help me relax. To this day I tend to be dependent on my crash mat.
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Sounds like fun, I don't pole in shoes, maybe this is a good excuse to get a pedicure, haha I've never had one and have wanted to. The ones uploaded already are amazing and great creativity.
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Welcome! I saw on your profile that Ember (Lindsay) has a studio in Phoenix! How lucky you are, hope you get to go and meet/learn from her 🙂
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I was wondering the same thing, I've searched but couldn't find it yet.
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Love it!!!!
I have one: Likes it that you don't wear your wedding ring
My hubby knows why I don't wear mine and makes fun of me 🙂