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Chrome/Titanium/Gold/Brass ???
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I wish I had space and the extra ‘expenses’ in my entertainment budget to buy 2. But so far 1 for now (near future) should I choose brass (tricks) or SS(spins & strengthening)? So the pondering continues. At least I chose the brand & size.
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IMO, it is better to go slicker and add grip aides if you need it since that is easy, but if you get a pole that is too grippy, there is nothing you can do about it.
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I disagree, I would rather have a very grippy pole and have to be precise in my movement than have a slick pole and risk slipping and falling.
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to each their own. I can't even slide down my brass pole. I have to unstick and sorta fall off (onto my mat.) I can't even do combos cuz there isn'[t enough give with my skin. If I go fro gemini to inverted thigh hold or vice versa, my skin stays in one place when it needs to shift slightly.
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Yep, AG, that is how I felt when I first started using my TG pole. I couldn't do combos ect, I was so use to having the ability to slide into place, making slight adjustments. This is why I don't recommend new dancers use the very grippy finishes. I've literally had skin rip off https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif it doesn't happen anymore, unless I"m working on new stuff. We have the default set to chrome when people order, I think that is a good general pole finish. It's all so personal though, but we have to start on something! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif I've very lucky and do not suffer from sweaty hands.
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my chromie seems to be much better for my skin than brass. I can actually slide down the darn thing! but I'm still sticky enough to the pole. My hands are the only issue.
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I find that I slip way too much on a Chrome pole when my hands are too sweaty. I cannot do anything without having to wipe down my pole and wash my hands or dry them. It's very annoying! But when I'm not overly warm, a chrome pole is OK. If the pole is even slightly cold, I slip all over just like when I've got overly sweaty hands. The "open window" of a chrome pole for me is too small therefore I would honestly never buy a chrome. I have a TG pole and it's great! It gets grippier the warmer I am and I don't mind that. I don't slip when I get sweaty hands either, well at least not as badly as a chrome. However when the pole is cold, I slip and slide all over. This seems to be the case for all poles. Brass, TG, chrome, SS…. I just have to make sure I'm adequately warmed up.
I'm not really a big fan of brass…. I think it's the worst pole when it's cold to try and pole on. And when you're warm you've got too much grip. It really hurts when it's tugging your skin because you're super warm and sweaty. I've tried doing spins on a brass and parts of my body will stick and tug when it honestly shouldn't.
As for SS, I think I like that best. I would trade my TG for a SS in a heart beat. When the pole is cold, I still get grip… When I'm super warm I still have great grip. I'm really enjoying the 50mm SS Platinum Stages pole and would probably want that as my second pole in the future. I have a 45mm and really like the size, and working on a 50mm doesn't really bother me much. Takes a bit of getting used to (with grip) when I learn everything on a 45mm and have to transfer it to a 50mm. If you don't have a studio to try out different pole finishes and size, I think it's best to get the 45mm chrome as this is most popular with new polers. I hope that it works out with your body chemistry and that the 45mm is the right size for you!
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@veena what skin types do they suggest for stainless steel ? I saw u listed ones up there for gold an chrome and I was wondering about stainless steel. I am performing next year in a cosplay costume thonits revealing I’ll be very scared an prob sweat a lot. Bc of the mask I’ll have over my mouth. So I’m looking for one that works well with sweat , wasn’t sure is stainless steel was better than the gold. Thanks!!
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SS is better than chrome and Titanium for sweat, but still you’ll want some antiperspirant. 🙂
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Do u think ss is also better than gold? And thank u!
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Gold? The only gold finish I know of is titanium gold.
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Oh sorry I didnt know titanium was the gold one. Thank u veena.
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