BajanGal
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I've now started experiencing some serious sweaty hands, and it's really, really frustrating…esp. because I'm working on the basic inversion now, and I've only managed it twice. I know I have the strength for it, but the damp palms are stopping me…and this only started happening a couple of weeks ago. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
All levels of iTac2 and the Mighty Grip are now failing, as are my weightlifting gloves.. I tried nitrile gloves, which gripped WONDERFULLY, but they look goofy, don't fit well and break after a few minutes. So, I've ordered Tite Grip today to try. My Dad also said he had Palmar Hyperhidrosis, but it went away, so I'm hoping I'm toting his gene there. He said to try sage tea, decrease iodine intake and to clutch a wet tea bags for about 10 minutes because the tannins act as an astringent. All worth a shot, since I haven't the money or brass ovaries to endure surgery or botox.. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif
Oh, and just 3 months in, and my titanium gold finish (xpert) is starting to wear off of my pole on the part where my top hand goes, so I'm not thrilled at all. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_evil.gif
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@akkis2 I had to do the broom handle thing…in fact, my husband did it, and said he's not doing it again, so I hope Xpole gets their stuff together soon. It would be a great design, I think, if it weren't for the joint spinning issue. 🙁
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I have a 50mm TG xpert as well, and some really sweaty hands… Since grip aids don't really seem to help me for the first hour or so, I use weight lifting gloves during that time.. I take them off when the pole and my body have warmed up sufficiently and after that I seem to be able to grip just fine and my hands aren't as sweaty. (I only discovered this a couple of days ago…) But this is coming from someone who has never even touched a chrome or ss pole, so… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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This happened to me with 2 of the 3 joints that I received… Xpole sent another because I had the pole set up correctly, and lo and behold, it's now starting to spin again inside pole B. They told me that this is a problem that they're working on, and they should have newly designed joints with a more prominent pin (maybe a screw) soon. *fingers crossed that this happens soon, because I'm getting really frustrated!* You can't even tap the flush pin out from the other side, I've found. Call xpole so you don't have to wait…their customer service is fabulous. I have to call again tomorrow…. *sigh*
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Yeah, it's quite a relief. I was beside myself last night since I didn't know the adjuster rod can in fact be removed altogether, but I spoke with Heydi at xpoleus today. Since I've done everything correctly as far as alternating when tightening etc, she told me that once I have all of the parts separated, I can send her pictures if there's damage to the poles, and she'll send the necessary replacement parts. And when they approve the new xjoints, (apparently it might be a screw in place of the locking pin, and hopefully they'll be released in a couple of months) they'll be replaced as well. PHEW! I also noticed and mentioned to her that there's a bump on the outside of pole B, right where the xjoint ends. So, yeah. it's def. a problem with the locking pin, and not that I didn't tighten the joint enough! grrrrr I told her that I plan to solder the pin on the initial bum joint after I tap it out a bit from the other side, and I'll let her know how it works. (I'm a metalsmith by trade) because that should NOT move at all if it's expected to stay put in the groove. But I also think the inside pole ends need work. The groove really should be deeper, IMO. So, we'll see!
Now I'm off to sweet talk this pole into coming apart for me without too much trouble.. I'm dying to get back to poling, and was planning on uploading my first video soon… *sigh* https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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Hiya!!
OK, anyone have this problem yet?? I'm not happy with my other half right now because he's spent all of 3 mins. and is now poling better than me…lol He came home from work this morning, and I had to show him my so-so chair spin right away…and then HE had to get on the pole and goof off, with nervous Ninny me wringing my hands and staring at the dome the entire time. I couldn't get to the camera fast enough (and he's soooo lucky I left i downstairs) but he carried on like I imagine most husbands/boyfriends might at first, so I told him not to act like a monkey (he was, literally) and mess up my precious. He was halfway into a freaking TINKER BELL spin, and…WELL, the dome moved about 2" and freaked me out. Hubby was fine and caught himself right away…The pole didn't come crashing down, but it did scratch the ceiling good–and he wanted to say it was there before he made an utter ass of himself. Grrr! Anyway, I didn't have it tight enough to the ceiling after all. I proceeded to fix it for the 7th dagum time in 24hrs, and guess who didn't RTFM, but was nevertheless trying to tell me (who did in fact RTFM –twice) that I was doing it wrong! LOL I know that I'm either tightening it too much or too little, and need to find the sweet spot in between, I guess. It seems tight enough for me and my weight right now…but not enough for him.
So. Onto business: I gave XpoleUS's customer service a ring, and spoke with, Heidi. We chatted for a good 20 mins. or so—what a doll! She was so sweet and helpful. She's sending me a brand new replacement joint, and told me that I could keep the dud in case I want to send it back to them in the future to fix, or I could just chuck it in the trash. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif Told me to call again if I have any probs…
As for this 50mm TG beaut, it was absolutely love at first touch for me–I'm so glad I chose this size and finish. I have absolutely nothing to compare it to, mind you, but I love it so much already! The grip is fantastic for me so far, sweaty newbie hands and all. I imagine I'd be pretty frustrated right now with that happening had I gone with chrome or ss…
Mommabear…I'll have to check out #3 a bit closer later..many thanks for sharing those defects!
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Yeah, I'm pretty relieved myself… Nothing beats having a new toy and not being able to play with it! Now my problem is the fact that I can't cuddle with my pole when I go to sleep! I'm on my husband's graveyard shift schedule at the moment, and soon time to hit the hay for me but I DON'T WANNA! haha Well, now that I see XpoleUS is in California, I guess that means I'll have to stay up at least a couple more hours if I'm to call today about that exchange… And their customer service was the main reason why I went with Xpole instead of PS. Ok, well…the price, too, and I still think I'll be eating ramen for a while yet. It was a post-Christmas gift to myself, and I totally bought it on impulse. *gulp*
I've spent about 20 mins. on it total thus far–*trying* to take it easy for now because I have a tendency to jump feet first into anything new…BUT I've been practicing the beginner' fireman and somehow have gotten to feel comfortable enough with it in such a short time, that…oh, my stars! It morphed into a very decent chair spin attempt! I was just fooling around dancing, listening to Sam Cook's "Bring It On Home", and caught it on video, so I could see what I was doing wrong (hand placement was a bit off, and I didn't bring up my feet the entire time). Once I'm a little better, I'll be brave and post it just because of the expression on my face afterwards. If my jaw dropped any further, it'd have been on the floor! :p
Fun, fun, fuuuunnnnnn….
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Meh. Well, I think I fixed it…after much cussing, and being on the verge of tears. I completely took it all apart for like the 5th time, and went over everything with the proverbial fine toothed comb.
Turns out the middle x-joint was a dud! The center screw is *completely* flush with the rest of the "pipe"–no wonder it was twisting! I remembered there was another joint in the bunch, so I checked that one out and it's fine, so I switched them out. No more wobble, no more "no spin", and I don't have the thing too tight against the ceiling now, https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Weeee! I haz sturdy, optional spinny pole now!
Aaaand miraculously, whatever was knocking around in the dome has fallen out. Still scratchng my head over that, though, and i may never know what it was…perhaps a bit of litter after all? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
I'll still be calling about exchanging the dud joint, as there may come a day when I'll need another..
Now I can start building up some strength in these wimpy arms, and participate in other parts of the forums here. I look forward to "meeting" all of you lovelies and having some fun!
xo
