Discussions

The author is questioning their instructor's inversion technique, which involves a floor-based 'swing' and can lead to students kicking and straining. They prefer a controlled 'crunch' and 'chopper' method learned from online resources.

Someone is visiting Salt Lake City and asked for recommendations for pole studios, ideally with daytime options. They are visiting family and have limited evening availability.

A member started a discussion about ways to relax and prioritize overall health, asking for tips beyond pole dancing. They were interested in health and beauty practices as well.

Someone asked about a spinning side climb, specifically seeking advice on how to reduce pain in the back leg during the move. They were wondering if there was a specific point of contact to focus on.

The author shared feelings of disconnect and a lack of fulfillment despite a lifetime of hard work and traditionally 'masculine' achievements. They questioned if they were being unreasonable to want more from life.

The author is navigating returning to pole dance six weeks postpartum and is feeling discouraged by the loss of strength, flexibility, and changes to her body. She's seeking advice on how to stay motivated and approach rebuilding her skills.

The author recently purchased a TG pole for home use, hoping for better grip than the chrome poles at their studio. They found the TG pole to be *too* grippy, making it difficult to transition between moves and causing skin to stick.

Someone is selling a 50mm pole, originally listed for 600.00, and is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. They provided a phone number for inquiries.

Someone is trying to locate a pole dance performance to the song 'Santa Maria' by the Gotan Project, believing it might have been by a particular performer. They are hoping the community can help them find it.

The author cautioned against purchasing aerial silks and hammocks from eBay due to concerns about fabric quality and undisclosed specifications. They explained the importance of fabric width, length, and denier for safety.

The author is sharing their experience returning to pole dancing after a two-year break, noting how challenging it is to regain their previous skills and how inspiring it is to watch old videos of themselves. They are determined to get back into shape.

The author shared their positive experience with resistance stretching, inspired by a book called "The Genius of Flexibility". They were amazed by the immediate improvements in their flexibility, particularly in their straddle.

Someone is looking for an iPhone app to plan their workouts, specifically a simple day planner style app to schedule and check off exercises. They want something separate from a general calendar or reminder list and ideally free or inexpensive.

This person is experiencing hand pain while pole dancing, despite having developed calluses. They are wondering if they need to strengthen their grip or if there's a way to manage callus pain and fatigue.

Someone is visiting Enschede, Netherlands for six weeks and was looking for a pole dance studio to continue training. They asked if anyone had recommendations for studios in the area.

Someone asked for tips on achieving and holding an Iron X, mentioning they've been training from both twisted and straight grips. They were hoping for techniques to improve their hold time.

Someone is trying to identify a pole move involving a hands-free chopper/V invert with a hip hold pike, but without the usual armpit lock. They wondered if it might be called a Hercules.

A member shared a tip for improving grip on the pole using gel shaving cream for sensitive skin, applying it to the legs like lotion. They found it allowed for both grip and spins.

The author is experiencing pain in their metatarsals, likely due to a combination of past injury, insufficient stretching, and pole dancing. They are seeking suggestions to ease the pain and continue dancing.

Someone is planning a trip to Nijmegen to take a private lesson and asked if anyone knew of studios or instructors in the area, or if anyone would be interested in a pole jam. They have a camping car and are flexible with travel.

The author discovered rust on their chrome X-Pole, despite efforts to control humidity in the room. They were concerned about corrosion and lack of response from the company.

The author started a thread asking if anyone was planning to attend any pole dance events in 2014, mentioning several options and noting their own attendance was uncertain due to a wedding. They were hoping to get a sense of what events people were considering.

Someone is having trouble with their Platinum Stages pole sections being stuck together and is considering purchasing the newer quick connect poles. They are concerned about spending money on a replacement that might have the same issue.

Someone shared a video of a cyr wheel, expressing excitement about this apparatus. They wanted to share the discovery with the community.

Someone asked for the name of a pole move involving a rotation from a leg hook into a belly hold and then to the opposite leg hook. They were hoping for a video demonstration to help identify it.