Newbie question: cradle spin, ankle spin

poledanceromance started this discussion · 9/30/2009

I seem to have a little pole depth perception problem 😂 When I try to cradle, I wind up pinching the skin on my stomach. As in, pinchy twisty ouchy. Similar problem with ankle spin-- could that be eased up by legwarmers or even boots? Is my cradle problem a full-on technique issue or am I just not keeping myself at the proper distance because of strength? If it matters, I'm trying to cradle both like REDKE does it with a two handed grip up top and like veena does it with a split grip, but my hands are literally so wet when I try it veena's way my hands just slide off and leave a streaky oil slick behind 😲 I'm assuming at some point my grip might get stronger to compensate for that, but until then the only way I can cradle is REDKE's way and I keep hurting the hell out of the stomach on my skin to do it.

13 replies

poledanceromance · 9/30/2009
Hehe yay! 😀
witeroze · 9/30/2009
hey i hurt my stomach too when i do the cradle, only when i have it exposed though. Do you have it exposed? cuz with a shirt on it doesnt hurt me... i just got my thighs bruised when learning it.. anyway good luck!
p1nkpr1ncess · 9/30/2009
This happens to me too! Even when I have a top on it seems to ride up on it's way round! Lol. My instructor says this is normal and will get better with practise. I prefer the split grip variation of this spin - not really sure why, I think it's just because I get closer to the pole this way. Hopefully we will stop getting the stomach pain soon! 🙂 -x-
poledanceromance · 9/30/2009
I feel like the split grip way--the way veena shows--is a little more stable than the way I've been practicing, but I seriously can't stay on the pole that way 🙁 ❓ I feel like my grip is pretty strong, I can climb a wall of all underholds if you guys know what that is, all the holds face downward so you have to really work on grip. I feel like my hands are sopping sopping wet without climbing chalk. I tried to split grip that cradle a few more times last night and I have the same problem: bottom hand slides right down in an oil slick of hand sweat 😂 And yeah even with the shirt I'm either getting pinchies or smacking my ribs off the pole but I think that's because I can't get the grip to stick enough to get my core stable around the pole.
p1nkpr1ncess · 9/30/2009
I have the slippy pole problem too - I'm always wiping my pole down in lesson and using the chalk! Our istructor says that since weve been so slippy in the warmer weather once winter comes we should start to stick a bit more! So I'm hoping she's right! I also find that I burn the tops of my thighs doing this too when I bring my legs up! Have you tried wiping your pole where you are slipping with some tissue? And with chalk? I think it might just be personal preference which way you do this - we are always taught it with hands together but can do split grip as a variation. Just depends how you are stronger maybe? -x-
poledanceromance · 9/30/2009
I think that's why I'm getting frustrated, because the grip is interfering with me figuring out how much strength I have. I'm wiping down my pole after every time I put my hands on it! My hands can even feel dry and as soon as I touch the pole out comes the flood 😂 maybe I should actually read that grip aid review now...I hope I'm not the only one with disgustingly sweaty hands. I just feel like if I could get a good split grip going it would be easier, I can't say why I feel that way but it just feels more stable. Lol it's so tough to describe feeling stronger one way than other, it just feels better. Aside from the wiping out when I slide on my own hand grease. 😀
p1nkpr1ncess · 9/30/2009
Lol and there I was thinking that I was the only sweaty one out there! I've had this problem since I started pole in June - always the one wiping the pole or using the chalk lol I think its just something that we are going to have to get used to! I have tried EVERYTHING! It has got a little bit better since my grip has got a bit stronger but sometimes I still fly off the pole - usually into a heap on the floor! I know what you mean about the split grip feel better though - I always feel better when I use it rather than hands close together! How long have you been poling? Let's hope someone else can advise us on our slipperyness! Lol -x-
SissyBuns · 9/30/2009
Hi guys, As far as the sweaty hands go, you're going to have to research the different grip aids, read the review and figure out what works best for you. I wish I could be more help in that department LOL. As far as the grip for the cradle. Pink, you will get better with either grip, you just have to practice. The cradle took me forever to get too.
SissyBuns · 9/30/2009
Hehe yay! 😀 Awww, you're a cutey!
poledanceromance · 9/30/2009
I just got my pole yesterday, aside from that just been horsing around on playground poles and such while I saved up. Awww, you're a cutey! You're too nice <-- me 😂
p1nkpr1ncess · 9/30/2009
Oh wow you already look like a natural in your pic! Hehe. I took my camera to class tonight and I think it gave me the extra kick I needed to finally sit on my pole! It's been doing my head in for about 4 weeks now! I also mastered thigh hold for the first time! Woop!! -x- (goes off to sit with ice-pack inbetween her thighs......ouch!!)
poledanceromance · 9/30/2009
OMG my thighs are all pink hahah! Yeah, I can do it but it sure hurts. 😂
cbr600girl · 9/30/2009
I finally got this move a couple weeks ago. When I tried it again a few days later I couldn't do it any more 🙁 My front upper thighs hurt like hell, but from the sounds of it it is normal! Keep at it and you will get it!