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  • tblue41945

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    July 15, 2015 at 9:12 am in reply to: Grips in Aysha/ Straight Edge

    I do my Ayesha with split grip. It just feels more stable to me. I think it also depends on how you get into it. If you kick/cartwheel into it, twisted grip would probably work better.

  • tblue41945

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    June 5, 2015 at 10:09 am in reply to: Curious about changes to physical appearance

    I started seeing a change in my upper body at about 3 months in. I’m 7 months in now and I have more definition in my shoulders and back than I’ve ever had. In general my body feels tighter. People have commented that I look thinner but I have actually gained a couple pounds.

  • tblue41945

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    May 28, 2015 at 6:39 am in reply to: 2015 Splits Challenge

    No drastic improvement but I’ll take every little bit I can get.

  • tblue41945

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    May 27, 2015 at 2:20 pm in reply to: 2015 Splits Challenge

    I’m way overdue for an update. I’ll try to get a couple pics tonight.

  • tblue41945

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    May 27, 2015 at 9:27 am in reply to: Beginners trying advanced moves before they’re ready

    While we don’t have formal level tests, my teacher is very good about evaluating each student’s skill and ability before teaching tricks and she does a great job offering options and variations so no one feels left out in the process.

  • tblue41945

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    January 28, 2015 at 4:58 am in reply to: Pole Studios in Washington, DC?

    Plus one for Pole Pressure. I take classes at Pole Pressure Richmond but occasionally Jessalynn comes down to participate and she pretty cool.

  • tblue41945

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    January 14, 2015 at 7:14 am in reply to: Crash Mat

    I hadn’t thought about strapping them together. That’s a great idea. Thanks Lucca.

  • tblue41945

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    January 13, 2015 at 8:16 am in reply to: Crash Mat

    The mattresses have a layer of polyester batting over the springs.

  • tblue41945

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    January 12, 2015 at 1:38 pm in reply to: Crash Mat

    I don’t remember off the top of my head. I’ll check when I get home.

  • tblue41945

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    January 12, 2015 at 12:58 pm in reply to: Crash Mat

    I forgot to mention I got the mattresses from Wal-Mart for $39 each.

  • tblue41945

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    January 12, 2015 at 12:52 pm in reply to: Crash Mat

    I also looked into buying foam. I found one that would hold up but then I still needed to get fabric to cover it and do the associated sewing and stuff. The crib mattresses saved time and money without sacrificing structure.

  • tblue41945

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    January 12, 2015 at 12:49 pm in reply to: Crash Mat

    I think foam would work. Most crash mats are foam, you just have to be careful of the type/density you get. Some foams compress or degrade over time.

  • tblue41945

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    January 12, 2015 at 12:32 pm in reply to: Crash Mat

    Oh. They are spring with a layer of padding.

  • tblue41945

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    January 12, 2015 at 11:14 am in reply to: Crash Mat

    I put them on either side of the pole and they don’t move much but I do plan to get some foam and Velcro to make a connection fill in the gaps.

  • tblue41945

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    January 12, 2015 at 11:03 am in reply to: Crash Mat

    +1 on the crib mattresses. I just bought a couple and they are working out well for me.

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