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Warm, hot, humid – what pole?
Hello
Need home pole. Now based in caribbean. Used to use 50mm chrome static years ago in UK. Studios here use x pole expert chrome 50 or 45. Obviously studio poles get heavy use so are stickier, plus studios have the a/c low.So anyone who lives in humid and hot climates recently bought a pole they recommend? Am looking at x pole xpert or lil mynx powder coat, 45mm, spin/static. Not used powder coat before, am concerned it will be too grippy when it’s humid. What finish? Brass, titanium, chrome, p/c? I have no idea what works in heat/humidity.
Are x pole in trouble? Heard a few rumours…
A/c runs at 80f when I switch it on. I don’t run it half the year.
Oh yeah. Rented property, carpeted floor….
Thanks in advance
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5 Replies
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From my experience and from what I understand… Brass is usually best in super hot humid because of the porosity of the metal.
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Thank you very much for the feedback and suggestion. Not tried brass in warm country, only back in UK in winter. It was griptastic then!
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I would say brass or some love Stainless steel too in very warm climates. 🙂
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Hey 🙂 Firstly – welcome to Cayman! I lived in South Africa before which is also humid but not like here. I brought a 45mm brass X-pole with me (the looks in customs) and it’s been ok. I find that I get super sweaty palms, like too much for the brass to handle so I still slip off but everything else is great. Hate the studio poles but personally I stick better to a pole when it is freezing cold. Lots of grip aid and be prepared to turn your AC down a lot at home to counteract the heat. Also try pole early morning or late evening – I found that helps me more.
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Hey there! Cayman Islands wow exciting! ! I live in Tanzania on the coast where it is also extremely hot and humid! I use the stainless steel x-poles and they work great for me and do not rust like the chrome or titanium! Hope that helps 🙂
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