Spinning table/machine?

ЭPiKUilyam

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This might be a dumb question, but if I wanted to just get used to spinning again, is there out there a device that spins around like a record player to just position yourself on to simulate spinning? Something that you can control the speed and start slow on. Is there anything out there like that? Thanks in advance.
 

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ЭPiKUilyam

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Do you mean like this?
Thank you! I was imagining if there was an electrical 'turntable' that could create the movement and I could just work on holding my position. Like a mannequin turntable in a window display, but can go much faster. The two sided one looks interesting. Thanks!
 

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What you're looking for is a spinboard, like this:


A lot of companies make them and they're geared towards dancers, but they are helpful tools in refining spin technique. I've tried quite a few and have found Kim Ryan's—a spin specialist—to be really well built. Also helps if you take a lesson or two with her, as she integrates her spin technique with using the board.
 

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@antmanb They should. TBH, that's why I suggested the plastic spinner. The mechanical platform version is something you have to work up to. And even when you do get on it, you can't dive right into more complicated positions. Even an A-frame position is something that takes multiple tries.
 

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And you need someone to spot you, because they can be dangerous when used unsupervised.
I researched it and communicated with the company who makes the spinner and harness. A bit more than $1K, but probably not something I would want to use on my lawn (which is the only place I would do it, since I could fall anywhere anyway and be fine). Who knows, maybe I'll do it. I'm starting to get out of bed more and want to start doing some activity/exercise, but this looks a bit much for my present status.
 

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A lawn might be softer to fall on than concrete, but when people are learning to use this device, they can fly off it quickly and unexpectedly. It is definitely not safe to use without a spotter, no matter what surface it's sitting on.
 

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