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define “small hands”
So people say they have small hands all the time and use a 45 mm pole for that reason. I currently have a 50 mm pole. When I grip the pole, my thumb and middle finger are about 1/2 inch from touching eachother, so my fingers cannot wrap around the pole completely. Is that good, bad, or neither. I was taught on a SS 50 mm lilmynx pole, so I just figured i'd go with what I learned on as far as diameter, but I do fly off when my hands get sweaty, and feel like I can't do very many spins around the pole oon any one spin (if that makes sense.) Basically I can get a full revolution around the pole, maybe 2, before I am already on the ground.
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Hmm….I actually want to know too. My hand is about 6.5" in length from bottom palm to tip of my middle finger. When I wrap my hand around a 50mm pole, there's a 0.5 inch gap. (Oh, I'm 5'4)
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Yes you have small hands, it just depends on the way you adapt to it and learn to grip it. I just measured my 50mm and it’s 6 1/4″ circumference. My small hands have a gap of 5/8″ when comfortably gripped.
When I practiced on a 45mm, yeah I was nailing cartwheel mounts and got further with TG lifts. Even felt way more secure in inversions with all kinds of grips. BUT I also practice in studios and prefer having the standard 50mm to interchange. It’s all preference really.
For spinning, it’s not really a small hands issue IMO. More about how you get into the spin. I.e. Swing your hips, which foot plants, which leg swings out, how far you rotate out from the pole. The sweat part can factor in though. Try Tite Grip 1 hour before poling.
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Basically I can do much more on a 45mm as it’s easier due to smaller size. Whereas 50mm, I can get frustrated when I can’t do some things. All about preference! 🙂
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If you're learning inversion…should you use 45mm or 50mm? Not sure what makes a safer grip…better grip with hands (45mm) or better grip with thighs (50mm)?
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Better grip with hands IMO. But you learn to adapt either way. That’s what grip aids are for, right?! Lol!
I do remember my fingers pretty much touching.
Guaranteed, you will nail more moves with a 45mm. But you’ll also have a harder time using 50mm in studios or clubs.
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