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X-Pole Alternative?
I need help!! So the studio I frequent has a problem with me video taping myself and uploading to Youtube. Keep in mind it’s during private pole practices when I’m the only one in the room about 95% of the time. In any event they’ve now enacted a "No Video Camera/Camera Phone" policy which really sucks for me since I use the vids to self correct and keep track of my progress. I’m really over it at this point and if I wasn’t paid up until May I’d never go back. I just feel like things were handled so badly.
Anywho, I need a pole at home ASAP (I finally go the twisted grip handspring and I can’t even record it!!) As much as I would LOVE to buy an X-Pole there are two problems, 1. I don’t really want to spend that much money right now and 2. I live in a basement apartment so my ceilings are only about 7ft high. I’m forced to find an alternative. What I found was a pole by Pole Aerobics (http://www.poleaerobicsworld.com/). It’s really cheap, portable and supports up to 220lbs without being permanently mounted. Also, the height goes from 7’2 to about 8’6. I haven’t found many reviews but the ones I found I suspect weren’t by hardcore folks like the ladies on Studio Veena https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif The one thing that was mentioned more than once was that the pole unlocks and shortens and falls over when you spin against it, but I’m not sure how much of a problem this would be for me since it would be on the lowest possible height due to my ceilings.
So ladies HELP!!
Have any of you ever used this pole or do you have one?
If so, how was/is it?
Do you think I should go for it?
If not, what do you suggest as an alternative?Thanks in advance!!
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OMG NOOOOOOOO don’t buy that pole!!!! Its not safe I’ve seen you dance… your an advance dancer with some great skills this pole will come crashing down and have you on your head in no time. Its a toy. I will send you an email with some other options ok https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Thanks Veena but say it aint so!!! I was really hoping I found a gem!! I don’t wanna wait until May to buy a pole https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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That really sucks about the studio not letting you record.. if you’re not showing routines they’ve created or other dancers, i don’t understand their reasons! But i’d definately take Veena’s advice! We’ve all heard so many bad stories about cheap poles! the carmen electra pole also claims to be professional, but look at how easily they just crash! you can also tell by the way that the poleaerobics pole assembles (i saw it on their vid) that it is extremely poor quality! it’s really a waste of money and most importantly its dangerous, especially for an advanced pole dancer like yourself.. don’t risk it!! xxx
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I owned the Pole Aerobics pole before I got so damn frustrated with it that I bought an X pole. As soon as I unpacked my X pole I could clearly see that it’s of a much higher quality! The pole aerobics pole would be fine if a) you only want to spin clockwise b) do nothing but beginner moves and c) don’t mind getting your legs getting cut to shreds on that stupid plastic screw at the bottom of the pole. Plus, you have to readjust it like every 10 minutes. IT’S NOT WORTH IT. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif And if you notice, the ladies in the exercise video that comes with it are NOT using that pole! Therefore, it is impossible to follow the routines since they include counter-clockwise spins (which unscrew the pole!). Plus it damaged my ceiling, and I rent, so I’m screwed…
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I sent curvydva a PM about this but I wanted to let everyone else know, too:
I have the same problem she does: 7′ ceilings and I want an x-pole. After poking around I got an idea, and I emailed the x-pole company to see if my idea would work, and the good news is it will. They said if you buy the standard x-pole and also buy the 750mm extension, you can use that extension piece in place of the bottom standard piece and the pole will fit 7′ exactly. So it IS possible to make an x-pole shorter, but it will cost you an extra $40 + shipping for that extra piece.
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i would have to say save your $$ and buy a used 1 check out the items for sale forum
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ps let me put it this way the $$ you spend on an x is going to be ALOT cheaper than a trip to the ER if you fall over on 1 of those cheap poles
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Thanks so much ladies for all your tips and advice! I’m going to definitely look into getting the X-Pole with the special extender. Another option I may go with is a removable brass pole from a local studio. It’s not very portable (it’s one piece), but I’ve always had a fondness for brass so that kinda makes up for it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Ooooh brasss…..*drools*
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I’ll second Charley’s comment…and drool! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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