korinne
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I have had 3 different poles and 3 different apartments over the past 7 years.
The only real reason over tightening is bad is that it affects spin mode. If it’s extremely over tightened you might get some cracking of the ceiling paint. I don’t know if this is the best method, but I tighten until there is an issue with the spin mode as Runemist mentioned, and then loosen it slightly until there is no longer a problem.On to ceiling damage:
My first pole (xpole) was improperly placed (not on a beam) and dented the drywall. When it was centered on a beam it only left a light ring that came off with magic eraser.
My platinum stages pole was my favorite- however the rubber pads are quite sticky though and pulled a layer of paint off the ceiling when I took it down. Easily repaired with a can of white matte paint.
My most recent pole- Lil Mynx- most convenient pole has one tiny screw that goes into the ceiling as RM mentioned. Easy to cover up.There are tricks of how to set it up without a stud, but I’m not super familiar with them. I know people have placed a piece of plywood between the pole and ceiling, but I’m not sure how much that helps.
Lastly… Landlords NEVER look up. If they don’t see you have a pole up (take it down when they come by), they will never think to look on the ceiling for scuff marks, footprints, spackle, etc…
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Front hook is a bit difficult. It’s not actually gripping tightly in your kneepit area. The grip is sort of all along the side/back of the hooked thigh and the mid-calf. To get there, you need to push your pelvis forward.
It is not as solid feeling as the back hook. And I think it takes more arm strength to do well. I consider this almost a 1 handed spin with your leg guiding you, not providing much support. -
There are a couple places (restaurants, bars, small concert venues) in St. Louis that host pole as entertainment where performers have well put together acts and no stripping. I think it depends on the aggressiveness of the pole community in your area. You have to go out there and befriend venue owners.
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Great idea! I’ve been doing flexy training and floor tricks but not continuous floorwork…
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The strap is very useful. Pole dancing in the strapless sandals can lead to disaster…
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Buckle should be fine. 🙂 Those are perfect shoes. They should be 6″ platforms though. http://pleaserusa.com/ProductDetail.asp?PROD_CD=DEL608%2FC%2FB&STYLE_CD=DELIGHT-608
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Briarose—do both!
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:/ My dog would not let me stretch so I guess my challenge starts tomorrow.
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Just one elbow, hang the rest of your weight away. I would send you a video, because you can turn it into a dance move, but I’m at my parents for the week and have no pole. :/ I feel weird without one!
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A strong elbow grip requires both strength and pain tolerance. We work on the pain tolerance at our studio buy gripping the pole with your elbow, lean away, and do a few laps around the pole… It hurts but you get used to it.
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Krazy glue is perfect for it.
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A better backbend!!! 🙂
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I hate stages. Am I the only one who hated both of them?
I have had 2 XStages and 1 XSL (I sold the XSL and one Xstage). I know Val from C-bus hates hers too… They are useful to have for public performances, but I can’t stand poling on it regularly and they’re constantly having problems–never safety issues, but just annoyances like spin mode will just stop working for a while. Each one has it’s own quirks. I like dancing on the full stage more than the lite because I have had the base of the lite move while doing spins with high momentum or performing on spin mode.
I know a couple people with the PS poles. They’re also scary to me. I’ve seen one bend significantly during a performance while the dancer was doing an Iron X on spin. The bases physically move with high momentum type moves. Reverse grab spins, corkscrews, spin mode…
Chemmie- Xpole is 10ft if you don’t buy an additional extension. The extension is only like 50 dollars though… PS is now 8-10 ft. -
Zelko is getting to the same point as Lina and then can’t stick the move when she tries to do the split. All the weight goes onto the back split leg, correct?
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That video is the eclipse. I was posting it so people could give tips. I will show our progress when we get video.