I don’t know of any cheap POLE crash mats but you can use couch cushions for now! I also have similar mats to these gymnastic mats I bough off amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Gymnastics-Foldable-Tumbling-Carrying-Stretching/dp/B07GKSV91B/ref=sr_1_12_sspa?crid=NCYOWYH1LUT0&keywords=foldable%2Btumble%2Bmat&qid=1702228512&sprefix=foldable%2Btumble%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-12-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1 I bought 2 so I can put them around the pole.

If you haven’t yet tried my Invert program https://www.studioveena.com/categories/nailed-it-pole-programs/ I highly suggest it as we start from the floor, build up strength and skills, then work on Inverts from standing. It’s still a good idea to have a soft place to land 🙂