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Studio Veena Pole Review
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Gosh, hope there’s no problem shipping to Ontario, Canada? Also, how does the grip compare to brass poles? I ask because that’s the kind I grip the best. BTW, your pole is best price!!
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zpowerful for Canadian shipping just order the pole as normal and I will then send you an invoice for an additional $55 to cover the additional shipping cost.
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powder coat is the closest you will get to brass 😉 i actually really like powdercoat and seriously considering buying the SV pole. I have a brass now and its temperamental
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pixi actually bought a brass pole and ended up powdercoating because powdercoat was her first pole before the brass… if that helps you out zpowerful 😉
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and she liked the PC grip better..
sorry, multitasking, my thoughts are all over the place right now!
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I think Pixi had the brushed x pole brass, which feel VERY different from the PS brass and powder coating.
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Hi, I’m from Mexico, is there a way to get a Veena pole? Thanks!
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Quick question (and my apologies if this has already been answered and I’m just not seeing it or if this is just a srsly silly question) :
What kind of metal/material is this pole actually made of? I see that it’s a beautiful jewel-tone purple metallic color and that it is powder-coated…but…what’s under the coating?
Thanks in advance. I ask because my skin has a sensitivity to certain metals/materials. I am srsly considering to puchase this pole. It’s truly an amazing looking piece of equipment! 🙂
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More than likely it is steel but the powder coating forms a barrier between the metal and you so it is not even an issue. You will never have contact with the metal]
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Thankyou, Chem!
I did consult my husband about it as well and he told me powder-coating is actually a type of acryllic paint. Much like the kind used on bicycles, some cars, and such. He informed me that using any form of acetone (nail polish remover) or even rubbing alcohol can wear away the coating and cause “orange-peeling”.
So, I have another question:
What can I use to safely clean this type of pole?
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It is not an acrylic paint and will not wear away; think of a bicycle or playground equipment. I had a powder coated LM for years in my garage and used acetone on it numerous times to get scuff marks left by my boots and nail polish off it on several occasions. Typically I just used straight isopropyl alcohol and never had issues with using grip aids either. Out of all of the pole finishes this is probably the most rugged of them all as I never once scratched my pole with my boots. The coating is baked on as opposed to being set by a solvent drying; the solvent based paints are what you need to be concerned about. If solvents put it on they can also take it off.
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I have cleaned my pole with numerous products as well….and it isnt even close to wearing off…..I even sanded it slightly and still nothing comes off!
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Here is an explanation of powder coating http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating
Powder coating is a process involving applying the paint product then heating it to allow it to flow, seal and cure. It is one of the most durable finishes around which is why it is chosen for applications such as motorcycle frames.
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Blush uses powder coat LM's. I would say if you are north of the 45th parallel or otherwise in dry and cold climes a good part of the year, powder just saves a lot of fuss that six months. But yes, they can get too grippy if you get a hot and humid day. But you can always make yourself less grippy with the tiniest smidgeon of lotion spread on a hot washcloth and just wipe your legs and torso down with it…
Joel Lessing
Forest Park, Illinois
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Thanks everyone!
Btw, that wikipedia link confirmed that acetone can remove PC. I suppose if it’s not 100% acetone it may not be strong enough? Idk, but it does mention it. Doesn’t really matter either way, I suppose, it’s just that I don’t want whatever cleaner I use to take the coating off. I would probably drop dead of absolute horror if I were wiping down my pole and buffed away my finish. lol
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