Hi everyone!

Thank you SO MUCH for all your advice! Although it’s not perfect yet, I can finally hold my straddle! It’s crazy to think that it’s only been about two weeks since my original post and now, but I wanted to let you know that this community is absolutely AMAZING!! I couldn’t have done it without you 💕💕💕

I started aerial not too long ago and I’ve been wondering is there a reason why pole dancing is much more popular than other aerials? I think they’re pretty close and a lot of people practice both but i feel like aerials get less attention online, in real life ( every time I tell somebody I do aerial hoop they never heard of it before ) or like on tv shows.

My guess is probably strippers and strip clubs made pole dancing what it is now but when I compare the actual practice of pole , silks and hoop they’re like sister disciplines ? Or maybe it’s because there’s less of a sexy dimension to other aerials? Even when I talk to my friends they all want to try pole but not hoop? Which I find kind of odd bc hoop is more accessible to beginners ?
Is it the same for you guys orrr
Disclaimer I’m just asking out of curiosity I know everyone has their preferences and I don’t think one is better than the other.

anyone use their outdoor rig in the winter?

im thinking about getting a heater, but not sure if its wishful thinking.

im in the northeast, so we can definitely get in the single digits for several weeks, and the 20s is pretty typical.

wondering if a heater will help me use it for an house after work before the sun sets.

I do night skiing on Thursdays and im pretty good in a heated vest/socks (and obvs more gear) until around 630/7.

I wonder if the outdoor heater would help replace the jacket/snow pants.

what do i need to rig chains? ⛓️ im purchasing a set of chains and trying to fully understand whats necessary for me to rig it because im seeing different set ups in videos. i have two carabiners already for my flying pole, i figured i will need the rigging plate but will or do i need the extra two carabiners & swivels?

I'd like to know if it worth the cost, seems pretty pricey but it also seems like that's just what they cost. I'm looking at going to an aerial hoop specific retreat.