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I like the idea of the diva cup so I bought one years ago, unfortunately for those of us a little more on the more conservative side (if you like it put a ring on it!) it's simply too big to fit in.  good idea but 100% not recommended for virgins.

 

I am however thinking of trying the sponge things next, I have a love hate relationship with tampons (mostly hate)
well see how they go over.  

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So I just found out I entered a tourment with this guy in it, I"m doing the aerial silk division, and he's compeating pole (thank goodness because I would get my a** handed to me in the pole division) but it means I'll get the chance to meet him.

 Small world…..

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I own this guy here:

 

http://www.jabra.com/Products/Bluetooth/JABRA_CLIPPER/Jabra_CLIPPER

 

it's small, and you can clip it on your shirt and forget it, the only down side is the range, you only have about 3 meters of clearance (or less depending if your outside or in)  you can be away from the bluetooth source.  

 

good luck

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Ok ladies here's the breakdown when it comes to fabric sizing

 

110' is used for NON stretch fabric only, it's used primairly for hammocks and beginner lessons since there is no stretch and therefore easier to climb.  (yes there are many  "advanced" aerialists that use non stretch, which in my opinion is shear lazyness because it takes less effort to climb"   **end rant**

for any stretch fabric, be it medium or super stretch a 60' is used, it is not necessary to use anything wider as the stretch absorbes the shock value of drops distrubuting the impact force.

 

Here's the strength testing stats if anyone is interested:

 

http://www.flyingsquirrelconsortium.com/ptest2007/FT300FU.html

 

cheers

 

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If your looking for cheap costumes you can always order directly from china, the quality is ok for the most part, and it's super cheap

 

here's one website a friend of mine uses, it's in chinese, but the navigation is pretty simple to figure out. 

 

http://www.wu18.com

 

cheers

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To go along with this thread I recently receved the PFA newsletter, and they included this little blurb in regards to comp judging. 

PFA Develops Olympic Standard Judging Criteria

The PFA sanctioned the IPSF World Pole Sport Championship in London this summer.  PFA and IPSF developed a complete judging criteria for competitions.  All PFA sanctioned events are welcome to utilize it, and have as a finished result, a very fair, effective, simple judging format to be used in any competition.  This format follows the example of judging criteria used when judging Gymnastics, or Figure skating. Aspiring to match a more Olympic standard, this effort will support efforts to get Pole Fitness in the Olympics, and prepare our industry for that day.  This method is really beautiful, and we will be offering it to all PFA events to use, utilize, and perfect further while fusing with their own information and methods.

If nothing else it looks like a few of the bigger pole communities are trying to get on the ball and develop a standardized criteria.  it's a step in the right direction if nothing else. 

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I"ll be honest guys, the thread really confuses me

You compete, you win a prize and get a bit of a name for yourself, whether the comp is big, or small.  what's the problem?

I don't' really understand how a comp can be "shady", they can't force you to take off your clothes (you know unless it's the miss strip tease world cup or something )

your act can be as squeaky clean or naughty as you build it to be

so unless there's peep cameras in the dressing rooms I don't' really understand where the "shady" aspect comes from??????

please feel free to enlighten me if there's something I"m missing…..

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That makes my life much easier. I’m currently living in Taipei, though I am Canadian.

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I just found out about this competition today and do not have the time to put together a full routine before sept 8th. So would it be acceptable to do some free lance tricks (are music and costume required?) together?

I am unsure if I will be able to do the in person audition depending on work obligations. But please let me know ASAP regarding if a trick based demo style is acceptable?

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I just found out about this competition today and do not have the time to put together a full routine before sept 8th. So would it be acceptable to do some free lance tricks (are music and costume required?) together?

I am unsure if I will be able to do the in person audition depending on work obligations. But please let me know ASAP regarding if a trick based demo style is acceptable?

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Sorry, also

 

will the competation be using stretch or tricot (non stretch) fabric?

 

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Hey Symone

 

The preliminaries that are happening Sept 8th, are they looking for a full act or is it just a skill set demonstration?  Also if you go by video audition are you obligated to perform the routine use in the video

 

thank you 

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Look up “arm breaker” the trapeze/straps move, it’s very similar but needs less strength to hold on pole

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英文老師

 

English teacher living in Taiwan, 

An actual certified teacher, not joe blow with a degree in basket weaving working in a cram school.  I work at a public government elementary. 

 

And part time aerial arts teacher/performer (I train with crazy chinese acrobatics 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

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out of all the rigs listed, by far the one at trapeze rigging is the best, easy to set up, quick and very safe

 

I"ve bought 2 rigs from trevor, he's great to work with