If you have a rotating dance pole, safety is extra important. That's because while spinning poles can definitely be a LOT of fun, they also have some inherent risks.
Using this type of pole requires greater body awareness and more strength due to the centrifugal
force created during faster spins.
And of course you'll need time to adjust to this type of pole at first, so you don't get dizzy spinning round, and round, and round, and....well you get
the idea!
Here's a video clip demonstrating just how amazing your moves can
look when your pole is spinning as well as your body. Hopefully you can also see why Your Pole Pal feels it's important to cover the topic of rotating dance pole safety, as the dancer is spinning at a pretty
good speed during some of her moves.
Enjoy the video, then be sure to read the rest of this page so you can learn how to stay safe while rotating too!
Now that you're all inspired and raring to go, here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you use your rotating dance pole safely.
The general rule about not using anything on your hands (creams, oils or lotions) applies doubly when using a rotating pole.
Remember that lotions reduce your ability to grip and hold. When
you add the rotation factor, your chances of becoming unintentionally
detached from your equipment during an airborne move go way up. And
that's no way to stay safe! In fact, you may want to consider using one of the many pole grip products that are widely available.
Once
again, Your Pole Pal reminds you that it's important to learn and practice new
moves using the stationary setting before you graduate to the spinning
option. All rotators come with a locking pin that gives you the option to use it in spinning or stationary mode.
It's
challenging enough to learn how to pole dance - especially when you're
going after some of those really fancy tricks - never mind having to
cope with the spin factor at the same time. Besides, nausea is a very
real concern...especially if you're inverted, spinning, and rotating all
at the same time!
Of course it goes without saying
that you should familiarize yourself with your specific rotating dance pole's safety features before you use it. You'll want to ensure you understand
how the mechanism works so that you'll know whether it's in spin or
stationary mode when learning new moves.
And
finally, ALWAYS check the cotter pin or locking device before every use.
Make sure you know whether the setting is on spinning or stationary
mode before you start to dance, as unexpected surprises can be very dangerous.
With
just a little common sense your rotating dance pole can provide you
with loads of extra fun without compromising your safety. As with most
things in life, the more respect you show it, the more it will give you
in return.
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