40mm or 45mm? - Discussions

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40mm or 45mm?

Posted by blondebird on February 4, 2013 at 2:15 pm

Hi Veena’s!
It’s time for a new chrome x-pole (xpert) 🙂 However unsure whether to buy a 40mm or 45mm? Help! I have a 50mm Chrome.

Dancing Paws replied 11 years, 8 months ago 11 Members · 34 Replies
34 Replies

Storypole17

Member
February 4, 2013 at 2:47 pm

I started with a 50 chrome and I know have a 40 chrome. I love it! I could’ve probably gone with the 45 which is more standard, but I don’t compete or anything so it’s not of importance to me. My hands are freakishly small and don’t wrap around a 45 so that’s why I went with the 40. Is there a 45 or 40 you could play around with near you?
Dancing Paws

Member
February 5, 2013 at 12:35 pm

Honesltly it's really preference. I like the 40 and 45 for different reasons.
blondebird

Member
February 5, 2013 at 8:57 pm

Thanks for replying 🙂 I think I'm going to go for the 40mm! x
amy

Member
February 5, 2013 at 9:49 pm

i'm going to tell you this: all the strength stuff you do that involves any kind of hand grip– if it's all on a 50 now, you are going to get on a 40 and go, WTF THIS IS SO EASY.

I was astounded the first time that i did a phoenix on a 40. it's a huge difference.
blondebird

Member
February 6, 2013 at 8:04 am

Thanks Amy. I’ve only been on a 50mm (my own) and some grips like the true grip, I can’t get my hand fully round so I thought 40mm would be such a better grip? Only thing is how is it for leg hangs? eg Gemini, Inverted thigh holds, Scorpio? Thanks
Storypole17

Member
February 6, 2013 at 8:53 am

I was a little worried about thigh and knee and armpit holds, etc. I kept hearing how difficult they were on a 45 and a 40. However, it is absolutely no different for me. The only weirdness I still have from my 40 is a basic invert. I have no idea why. Climbing feels normal, knee pit holds, CAR feels normal. But when I do a basic invert, I feel like I’m having to work extra hard to hold it. But I guess with more practice, it will feel normal one day. I don’t know if its because I have a small stature or what…but I really feel like its a better fit for my body type.
blondebird

Member
February 6, 2013 at 9:37 am

I didn’t know whether me being really slim would cause a problem on a 40mm, e.g in a crucifix, hope I don’t slip down!
XxMyztikxX

Member
February 6, 2013 at 9:54 am

I love my 45. soooo much. i started on a 50 but the 45 just feels so much better. I have a 40 but have not yet tried it out yet. u girls are getting me excited about it! lol
Dancing Paws

Member
February 6, 2013 at 10:12 am

crucifix and planks are the main things that are harder on a 40. You jus thave to squeeze more. I think you'll be fine though, you're really strong.
amy

Member
February 6, 2013 at 10:36 am

You’ll adjust to leg hangs quickly. The nice thing about a thinner pole is it forces you to perfect your technique for things like jades. I don’t know why people worry so much about the transfer- it will only make you better at the things that are harder on them!!
Lyme Lyte

Member
February 6, 2013 at 10:47 am

I am no expert here, but hand grips are easier and like Amy said with a little adjusting you can get all your tricks. I can’t do a knee hold on my 50, but have no problem on my 38, so even leg holds and jaded are easier for me.
Lina Spiralyne

Member
February 6, 2013 at 2:32 pm

Drool….
blondebird

Member
February 6, 2013 at 2:51 pm

drool?
Lina Spiralyne

Member
February 6, 2013 at 4:42 pm

https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif…it sounds like a delicious pole that 40 mm https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
blondebird

Member
February 6, 2013 at 5:13 pm

hahaha ok a sleek sexy pole! What have u got?

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