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Rotated joint issue ( X-pole )
This picture shows the rotated x-joint problem. Screw acess is impossible. I had seen this video on how to solve this problem long time ago( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M3jmHUosR0 ), but it doesn’t seem that this method will perfectly solve the issue(I think, even if I take the joint out, the same problem will happen again.)Because of this rotated joint, this pole makes a squeaking noise that is so bothering. I’ve checked on other poles too and found that this problem is occurring on other poles as well(about 5 x-poles). What should I do?
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I do not know how old your poles are, but XPole redesigned their joint a few years back and this issue does not seem to be one any more. They were very helpful monetarily when I replaced mine at the studio where I was working. At worst you will pay about $20 US per joint.
Here are pictures of old vs new. The biggest difference is the piece that keeps the joint in place. https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4ec45e6f-4a0c-43d8-8590-09be0ac37250
https://www.studioveena.com/photos/next/4ec45e6f-4a0c-43d8-8590-09be0ac37250
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Thank you for showing the picture. Is the long one a new design? All of my poles have been purchased last year from an authorized X-pole seller in Korea. But the joint that I have is lower one in the picture that you’ve shown.
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The longer X Joints is what X recommends for studio use. I am not sure if they replaced all of the 8″ with 10″ or if this is an option. As I stated, the center screw is now actually a screw instead of a pin type design. The pin would get pushed in and was unable to be pulled back out, thus making it necessary to replace the XJoint. The new design is a set screw that can be screwed in or out.
I would contact your dealer or try to contact XPole directly and see what you can do.
On top of that, start checking the joints on a daily basis, either when the studio opens or before going home for the night. It is just a really good preventive measure.
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Standard sets differ with joint sizes depending on tube size.
40mm have 200mm and 250mm
45/50mm have 180mm and 200mmHowever, 250mm joints are always recommended for studio and Gym use regardless of tube size and now, due to the way poles are being used today X-Pole will only recommend and supply competition grade poles for studios and Gyms.
In addition no studio or gym should use poles without a top Dome support plate or fixed mount. Safety has to be a priority in studio and gyms as any problem reflects on the whole industry.
Please contact the X-Pole Official Office in Korea who will be pleased to help.
Go to http://www.xpole.com and click on the Korean logo or http://xpolekorea.kr/X-Pole Tech Team
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