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WHAT POLE (and shoes) TO BUY??!! HELP!!
Hi guys—
I'm new to this site and pole dancing and was hoping you ladies could give me some advice on what pole to get. I have done a lot of creeping so far and have narrowed it down to an Xpole or a PS (I've tried twice to get in touch with Pussycat Poles to see if they will ship to the US but no response yet). This will be used for fitness and personal use so I am not concerned about ever competeing, etc. Money is not a big restriction but I would like to not spend more than I have, get a quality product, and not buy something which will need to be replaced soon.
POLE:
I know I do not want a SS pole and it has to be removable, and I would like to get a 45mm. My bff had a TG XPole which I tried a few times. My upper body strength is not the best and I slipped very easily on the TG. I've also read about the rubbing and don't want to invest this kind of money into something that is going to fade away and become unusable but don't know how true that is. The reason she no longer has the XPole is because a friend was trying to climb up the pole and the threads just completely stripped after less than 6 months of use–which is what is making me weary of purchasing an XPole–how good is the quality of thier poles? She reccommended I try a brass pole and after reading reviews it seems like it would be best for me, but I don't really know. The problem is I know XPole's brass poles are just coatings and I don't want to spend that $ on something that isn't authentic if I can help it. I haven't heard much about PS, except about their free-standing or permanent poles. HELP!!!
Should I go with a solid brass removable PS pole?
What is the quality of PS removable to XPole removable poles?
What is the difference between the one piece and multi piece PS removable poles (besides the obvious) ?
Is the XPole brass really that bad/does it come off really easily?
Is it grippy like it should be?
Does the XPole TG rub off easily as well?
I've also been kicking around the idea of a Chrome XPole if XPole is a superior brand to PS but the brass and TG are no good (I'm just worried about slipping to the point where I won't be able to use my pole and have heard that once you open an XPole you void the warrenty).
Does anyone know the weight limits on these poles? I fluctuate between 180-190 lbs. I live in a very rural area and do not have the opportunity to go test one of these out at a local studio or club ):
SHOES:
I would like both a pair of sandals and a pair of boots. The sandals I am not worried about but the boots…I was hoping for some knee highs but I can only find stretch patent knee highs (ones with that sticthing at the top) or ones which lace up. Will either of these work? I am worried about scratching up my pole with the eyelets on the boots and am concerned the boot tops may slide or not be sticky enough to help with grip? Do I need to get the thigh high Pretty Woman boots with wide stiff thigh tops? Do boots scuff more easily than the sandals? I love love white and red patent boots but am worried if scuffing and dinging is a problem that a white or red pair will need to be replaced much sooner.
Sorry for all the questions! I am very excited and can't wait to start! THANKS GIRLS!
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Hi guys—
I'm new to this site and pole dancing and was hoping you ladies could give me some advice on what pole to get. I have done a lot of creeping so far and have narrowed it down to an Xpole or a PS (I've tried twice to get in touch with Pussycat Poles to see if they will ship to the US but no response yet). This will be used for fitness and personal use so I am not concerned about ever competeing, etc. Money is not a big restriction but I would like to not spend more than I have, get a quality product, and not buy something which will need to be replaced soon.
POLE:
I know I do not want a SS pole and it has to be removable, and I would like to get a 45mm. My bff had a TG XPole which I tried a few times. My upper body strength is not the best and I slipped very easily on the TG. I've also read about the rubbing and don't want to invest this kind of money into something that is going to fade away and become unusable but don't know how true that is. The reason she no longer has the XPole is because a friend was trying to climb up the pole and the threads just completely stripped after less than 6 months of use–which is what is making me weary of purchasing an XPole–how good is the quality of thier poles? She reccommended I try a brass pole and after reading reviews it seems like it would be best for me, but I don't really know. The problem is I know XPole's brass poles are just coatings and I don't want to spend that $ on something that isn't authentic if I can help it. I haven't heard much about PS, except about their free-standing or permanent poles. HELP!!!
Should I go with a solid brass removable PS pole?
What is the quality of PS removable to XPole removable poles?
What is the difference between the one piece and multi piece PS removable poles (besides the obvious) ?
Is the XPole brass really that bad/does it come off really easily?
Is it grippy like it should be?
Does the XPole TG rub off easily as well?
I've also been kicking around the idea of a Chrome XPole if XPole is a superior brand to PS but the brass and TG are no good (I'm just worried about slipping to the point where I won't be able to use my pole and have heard that once you open an XPole you void the warrenty).
Does anyone know the weight limits on these poles? I fluctuate between 180-190 lbs. I live in a very rural area and do not have the opportunity to go test one of these out at a local studio or club ):
SHOES:
I would like both a pair of sandals and a pair of boots. The sandals I am not worried about but the boots…I was hoping for some knee highs but I can only find stretch patent knee highs (ones with that sticthing at the top) or ones which lace up. Will either of these work? I am worried about scratching up my pole with the eyelets on the boots and am concerned the boot tops may slide or not be sticky enough to help with grip? Do I need to get the thigh high Pretty Woman boots with wide stiff thigh tops? Do boots scuff more easily than the sandals? I love love white and red patent boots but am worried if scuffing and dinging is a problem that a white or red pair will need to be replaced much sooner.
Sorry for all the questions! I am very excited and can't wait to start! THANKS GIRLS!
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Welcome to the site!!
It really sounds like you've done your research, and that is AWESOME. Lots of respect on that one!
As far as I know, neither brass nor TG should "rub off," and I've technically never heard of such a thing happening… Though if I'm wrong and this does happen, I'm sure someone will correct me!
I've never danced on anything other than SS, and personally, I love my SS a lot! I've sort of poked a powder coated pole (as in, nothing major, just tested and saw how it was cold), and I find those extremely grippy. I've also heard a LOT of complaining that Brass is very slippery! However, all of these things can be affected by how cold/warm your pole is, and how humid it is in your area. I've also heard that Brass is better when cold, but unfortunately… this only lasts for a short time, because as you dance, your pole will warm up!
Your weight should not be any kind of problem! I'm generally about 165-170 lbs, and I've had no issues at all. I've had friends over doing some tricks, and be they more or less weighty than I am, they never seem to manage to pull my pole down. As long as it's properly installed, of course 😉
As for PS versus Xpole… that IS the question, isn't it? I think they're about the same. I've heard a lot of arguments for and against each, and honestly… I think it comes down to what you, personally, prefer in your pole. They're made to be high quality, and there are only so many options, so… you're going to get a lot of overlap!
As for shoes… definitely look at Pleaser and Ellie brands. I have a pair of Ellie's that are seriously true to size, they fit perfectly, and they are fantastic. I don't get sore feet in them, even if I wear them around the house for like, two hours! I will say this though: Dancing in shoes is a very different experience, and can be REALLY hard if you don't have your moves down really well. I'd say getting shoes isn't something that needs to happen right away.
That's about all I can answer though 😉 Again, welcome to the site, and I hope you have lots of fun here, and with your dancing!
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