misslara
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As corby was saying: it's a good idea to learn as much as you can about rigging so you can be safe. aluminum vs. steel, etc….
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Yes Elektra- for my personal taste, I prefer to spin on single point, i was not implying that it was easier for everyone. As I said, double point is often more stable.
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oh, and hollow vs. solid, hollow is easier to transport (lighter), but won't spin as long since it doesn't have as much weight…
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single point lyras do allow you to do a lot of tricks on top using the single rope that are difficult with double point. you obviously can rig double point as a single point, though it has the extra point sticking out which sometimes gets in the way. double point tends to be more stable for beginners, spinning feels easier to me on a single point, but is obviously possible on either single or double point rigged with a swivel. You can hang it as high or low as you want: if it's close to the ground, you can focus on stuff inside and on top of the lyra. if you hang it high, you can practice spinning and stuff below… it's a very flexible apparatus for height it doesn't need to be too high if you're just practicing 🙂 Definitely try out different size lyras if you can, so you know what size feels best for you, I know being a taller person, some of the smaller lyras are impossible to do anything in! someone mentioned fight or flight entertainment- they're great!
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I found for the marley practicing a keyhole with the lower hand on the pole, then a keyhole with no hands is a good way to get the feeling for the marley. they both have that knee hang with the top leg, and the thigh brace with the lower leg. the knee hold took me a long time, and i still don't really love it…
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@Amy – these are great points, I definitely think you are the person to make it happen! I look forward to seeing the development of the ethics committee, please keep us posted on your work.
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@Amy – It would probably be a good idea to share that information, since there were expressions that one "shouldnt expect any response from the USPDF." It's also an important part of the discussion- how the organization responds, certainly something not to be left in the shadows. I'm sure if wendy hasn't had a chance to respond to any further emails beyond most pressing questions, it's only to prioritize responses to the many actual applicants and resulting competitors, and to move forward with running the competition.
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@RobynPoleDancer – thank you for providing a view from the other side!!!!
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thanks keex- a wise conclusion. until all the chatty cathy's actually contact the USPDF to get real facts, theyre fabricating their own assumptions about how things are run.
I know aerial amy received responses from Wendy regarding several of her questions, I hope she has or will decide to share those with the pole "community." I hope any other unanswered questions by anyone else will be directed to the USPDF, not forum friends.
I was excited to have an opportunity to perform at USPDF. While the intention of this so claimed "discussion" was to promote progress, it has inadvertently caused competitiors to feel like they were unfairly selected, seeming to diminish their worthiness to perform. It may not have been anyone's intention, but it was a natural result.
I have no respect for anonymous posts, or individuals that fear reaching out to an organization to receive answers. this should be the most obvious solution, instead of gossiping in online forums. there's explanations for all of USPDF decisions. they may not be obvious right now, but running a competition can't be easy, and covering all the bases takes time. those that feel they can run a better competition should take $80,000 of their personal funds and start their own competition. there is NO money to be made in running a competition right now.
I'm very saddened by a lot of the commentary I've read over the past few days, a disappointing representation of this supposed community that's working to improve pole dancing's reputation.