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Which pole to buy !
Hi Guys, iv been doing pole for about a month now, (im really crap!) but i am starting to really enjoy and would LOVE to buy my own pole, but i have no idea what i am looking for. I like in the UK and would be gratefull for any help or advice 🙂 xxx
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It really depends on what you're looking for. I have an x-pole and I love it, it's removable, both spinning and static and easy to get in the UK. I think platinum stages recently opened a UK store too.
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I forgot to add…
I have a 50mm chrome pole because that's what my studio uses. I wish I'd gotten the 45mm though.
Chrome works for me but it doesn't for others. If you like the metal your studio uses I would get a pole with the same finish.
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Hi Ceri 🙂
Do you know the type of poles used at your studio? It might be a good idea to find out the coating and diameter and if you feel comfortable with that then buy the same pole.I have a 45mm chrome X-pole X-pert (£199.99 +P&P) which has static and spin modes. It's also a multipiece pole and packs down nice and small for storage :).
I do love it and it's probably the most commonly used pole, however I find the coating difficult for grip and wish I'd spent the extra £30 on a titanium gold pole which I've heard is better for grip. They also have brass poles for £299.99, but I can't comment on brass because I've never used it.
Platinum stages are more expensive poles (from around £250 for a one piece, and way more for a multipiece) and come in stainless steel and brass which aren't as commonly used as chrome/titanium gold in the UK (from what I can tell).
Whatever you do decide, DO NOT buy a dance pole like these http://www.annsummers.com/search/?storeId=10151&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&beginIndex=0&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=1&showResultsPage=true&pageView=image&searchTerm=pole&searchTerm=Search (hopefully that search link works!). These poles aren't sturdy enough for spins and tricks despite what their descriptions may say! Many of the pole fails you see on youtube are from poles like this…
Using the search box at the side of the page will bring up plenty of information from people who have tried all manner of pole coatings and diameters…the forum is fulllllll of pole knowledge!
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arrgh the link didn't work! I'm such a techno-idiot!
http://www.annsummers.com/c/bondage/dance-poles
Hopefully that link works! Didn't mean to link you to rabbits or anything LOL!
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Hi girls ! Thanks so much ! Yeah i will find out the width of my one at my studio, and i like the idea of being able to fold it up nice and small. How do they connect to the ceiling? Im SO EXCITED, do you think its too early to get one though?? xx
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Oohh also iv never seen or tried a spinning setting, what is it like?
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They are connected by friction, so you tighten the pole to the ceiling (under a joist) and once it's tight enough it won't move. Here's the installation video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m04WT3y5w7Q
I bought my pole after the first lesson, I knew instantly that I was addicted. My boyfriend thought I was mad buying it so soon but there was no way I could wait.
Spinning requires more strength as you have to hold yourself in place rather than sliding down the pole. I keep falling off everytime I try but I like having the option of both spinning and static incase I want to try it again in the future.
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I was the same after my first lesson and started saving straight away! I finally managed to get mine last week and im about 11 classes in now!
I always heard brilliant reviews of X-Pole and have one myself! And spinny is brilliant fun when you do go to use it so its nice to have the option between the two! -
how to know if i can put a pole in my house? everybody can do that or you need certains conditions?
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@eva, you just need to make sure that you have solid ceilings and can use a stud finder to find a joist to put the pole under. if you don't, you'll need to invest in a stage if you want to pole at home.
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thank you soo much
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Eva, anyone can get a pole for their house…..just depends on what your looking for. Size, finish, etc. In the search box to to right, type in "poles", "different poles", "what type of pole to get", and you will find a ton of information to help you decide. 🙂
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Hi Girls ! thanks all for the great advice, so would you sugest the xpole which is £199? i cant really afford the one that is £299 ! Im worried because i am still soooooo crap, but as i only do lessons ever wednesday i dont see a MASSIVE improvement and i would be able to practice alot at home obviously if i had my own one ! Im so exccited! I sthe mm just thr width of the pole? There is a thick one at my class that i do not get on with, its too big ! So im thinking the thinnest? x
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thank you soo much; how tall can be ? the hightest?
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sorry lime just now i'm reading your post 🙂 thank you
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