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Thanks for all of this! I am working on the splits as well. Not easy.

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One word – epidural :). All this talk of pain, I have to remind myself we do this because it is sexy – LOL

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I bruise so easily, so that doesn’t help. I will keep at it. I remember when I started the inverted crucifix I thought that was painful, but it got better quickly. This is slower going. I think childbirth was easier than some of these grips 🙂

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The new one is funny!  Thanks for sharing.  I love it when they both go "xpole".

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Very cute story!  Thanks for sharing. 

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The two large pieces stuck together the first time I used them – I'm sure I did not use enough silicone to lubricate.  Not a huge deal, but it would be nice to take them apart.

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And to add a funny comment for Erica, I have a PS pole, and had some issues (very well handled).  When I called the customer service line I made sure to clarify – "I'm NOT a stripper, this is for home fitness."  Like I need to justify myself to somebody on the phone LOL!  Customer service was very professional, it was my own reaction that was funny!

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I have small kids, and an at home pole..picture a scene where you are talking to the boys..

**Your friends CANNOT play on my pole!!

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Just saw your question about Platinum Stages.  My pole does not need to be mounted, and does not have a stage.  In comes in pieces to adjust to different celing heights. It mounts to the floor and celing with tension, and it works great!  I was suspicious when I bought it, but it has never slipped.

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I have a 50 MM Stainless Steel, mutli piece Platinum Stages pole, that spins, at home.  For a few months, I thought it was super slippery.  However, I know use a space heater while warming up to warm up me and the pole, and it has made the HUGEST difference.  Once warm, the pole is never slippery.  If you buy from a reputable maker, I do not think you will have issues.  I should mention I had a slight problem when I first received the pole, and the service I received from Plantinum Stages was EXCELLENT.  They resolved everything with no hassle to me.

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Thanks for posting, tallicachild! Funny.