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I have both titanuium & chrome. If you are looking for a beginner pole and starting with Static mode (which is recommended) your best bet would to go with Chrome. Titanium is great but works best in spin mode and for tricks. Chrome you really cant go wrong with tho. Either way, im sure you’ll like either one. You’ll adjust to it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Sometimes my pole is slippy, sometimes it gets really tacky. I know if Im on it too long it is super warm from my body and i stick like glue to it.
Sounds like maybe a weather issue? Try getting on it during different times of the day… maybe that will change the stickiness of it?
Definitely check out Veena’s temperamental pole article she put up (if you havent already), like Jazzy recommended. Here is the link: http://www.studioveena.com/info/2009/05/19/the-temperamental-pole/
Hope you get it figured out!
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The differences Im aware of is that it is:::
Static only
It only comes in 45mm only (as opposed to the regular xpole that gives you the option of 50mm or 45mm)
Its only available in chrome.
The ceiling fixture is different than that of the regular xpole (the regular xpole ceiling fixture is wider & thicker)
All the adjusting is done at the bottom of the pole as opposed to the top
It only fits ceilings 7"4 to 9 feet.Its made by Xpole tho so I imagine its good. But for 50 dollars more you could have the spin option and get the same quality with the basic xpole. Guess it just depends on what you are looking for!
Welcome to the site, by the way!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif
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Welcome to the site! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif
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All the millions of times I’ve been to Target, why have I never looked at their athletic/fitness stuff??!
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Yeah. It would still be pretty fun. Do you take classes or just do it at home?
I’m hoping to get either a Lil Mynx or an X pole soon.
I would LOVE to find a studio but unfortunately the only one near me is like an hour away https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumbdown.gif
So yeah, I’m strictly home taught. Learned everything so far thru Veena, this site & videos on youtube.I have 2 Xpoles and absolutely love them! Highly recommend them. I’ve heard lots of good things about Lil Mynx as well but have never used their poles. When I come down, if you still dont have a pole I can always bring one of mine as long as you have a place to set it up. The joys of having a portable! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif
Or we can jam at the Studio, do they let you play around on the poles outside of class?
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Glad you got it worked out https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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The ones that dont screw into anything, they hold in place from the tension between the floor & ceiling. When installed tight & correct it WILL NOT move. And the ceiling grips on the xpole ceiling fixture help keep it from sliding and damaging the ceiling. Tell him it is a miracle of technology and not to worry about it, LOL https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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I don’t seem to have any problems getting inverted other than some strain in my middle back (think bra line). Is this a result of not enough ab strength? Or perhaps its a strain/movement my back hasn’t seen?
That’s the same pain I have been having right in the middle of my back…I think it’s because I am not properly engaging my abdominals when I pull up. WHen I do it and really squeeze my abs, I notice I don’t get the pain. I was wondering the same thing. If maybe the pain is just something I get becuase I’m not used to inverting, or if it’s just becuase I’m not technically strong enough to be doing them.I had that same pain a few months back but kept inverting anyway, finally I pulled/strained something and had to be off my pole for 3 weeks due to it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
After that I learned how to properly invert (wouldnt do ANY inverts until I could properly lean back, engage my abs, etc etc….) and havent had pain since. So if it is anything like mine, which it sounds very much like the pain I was having before it got BAD, then I recommend practicing the way you invert. Get that down so you dont end up hurting yourself. Also give yourself rests so the muscles can build and heal. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif -
That would be awesome!! I’m still a beginner though, how long have you been doing this?
I’ve been poling since Nov 2008… so about 9 or 10 months. I dont mind what stage you are at, we could still have fun! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Welcome back! Glad you are doing better https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I thought the Fallen Angel was pretty much like a Scorpio or Gemini? I Google imaged it and Yahoo imaged it and thats all I can find. Wikipole didnt have anything with that name. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif All these names drive me crazy sometimes https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
But anyway, to get yourself facing away from the pole from a Basic Invert all you have to do is hook a leg onto the pole when you get up there, instead of latching on with both legs and moving to face the pole. Stay to one side and hook your leg. Then your face will be outwards. Otherwise to face away from the pole you have to get into a Cross Ankle or Cross Knee release… like Georgia said https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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As a beginner it is best to have a day of rest between work outs. If you are just walking passed it and do a few spins, im sure that is alright. That technically isnt a full on work out, lol. I know how hard it is to stay off it tho! Such a pain when all you can think about it doing something on it.
At least if you are getting on it everyday and CANNOT keep yourself off, maybe one day do an hour and the next day just do 10 to 15 minutes of spinning or transitions…. something not terribly hard. You definitely need time for your muscles to recover.
BUT since i read your profile and you have been poling for 2 years… i think you’d be alright to do it every day. Especially if you are comfortable in your strength and whatnot. You will know when you need your rest, your body will tell you.
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Welcome!! This is a awesome community, hope you enjoy it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
