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It’s a 50mm chrome xpert, made in 2008, with the screw together pieces. Any thing from 2010 forward is x-joints.

I’m keeping an eye out here and stalking ebay and Craigslist for either the extensions or a pole o can still get extensions for.

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08/09….I called on Monday and whomever I talked to went to check the warehouse and asked a few other people – nothing.

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Or a 250mm extension would work too.

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None to be found by calling x-pole. I’m SOL until I can buy a new(er) pole they still make extensions for or scare up a 500 mm extension here. 🙁

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No !!!! I just saw it was all discontinued and had a hissy fit. But I will try tomorrow !!! THANKS

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Hubby remeausred where I want to put it…..9 foot 4. So I need a 500mm extension.

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I really can’t say anything that hasn’t already been said. My kids call it “moms exercise pole” and yes, its in our room because there is no where else to put it. They can’t play without permission and supervision but its amazing to see my legally blind 6 year old scramble to the top and be so determined to “Ill hold it, Mom. Im strong enough” because he wants me to go get my phone and take his picture….or my two year old who knocks on our door first thing on a Saturday morning in her cupcake jammies and comes running in to swing around, “fall” down and giggle. I swear, since its been up, I’ve spent more time supervising family play time, because even hubby gets in on it – and that man… He makes me jealous with how easily he can roll up and over into an inverted pike (one of these days I’m going to leave it on spin and see how he handles that….LMAO)…I’mgoing off on a tangent but I feel like my children are a reflection of me…if I think something is bad, so will they. If I react to some thing as shameful or embarrassing so will they….its like “curse” words – my kids understand that there are words Mommy might say (accidentally) that they are not allowed to say because it is not appropriate…but we don’t call them “bad” words – they are just “adult” words…If you are proud of your fitness and your talent then share it and teach a different, judgement free mentality in your home. The only thing I dont do around my kids is wear heels…because a)my daughter will try to put them on if I leave them out and I’m afraid she will hurt herself and b)most of the time I end up helping them do stuff and its hard enough to balance my own clumsy self while wearing them…let alone playing safety net to the most precious things in my world 🙂

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I just found out about it last night….but I’m sure he will be more than thrilled with whatever he receives. 😀

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@pole gal – Sorry I just saw this pop back up in my news feed. But here is a link with some more info.
My AA disks don’t specify if they are Region 1(what plays in the US) or Region 2(most of Europe)…I’m guessing if they are originally sold in the US then they will be Region 1. Might be worth contacting Alethea’s company via her website to check.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=502554

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Other than the stupid superman ?

Probably doesnt count but my biggest nemisis is the pile of toys and massive tote of legos that got confiscated from the kid for bad behavior… and the only place they could go was in the corner of our room rendering my pole useless…its going to be a loooong two weeks because this mama is literally grounded 🙁

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If you plan to leave your pole up – please install a ceiling plate support like XPole suggests. Just a simple circle of plywood was what my dad cut out for me and that sucker was SO snug I took the pole apart and the ceiling plate was still up on the ceiling. I had to pry it off with a spatula ! You will have a few screw holes to patch but its always better safe than sorry. Pole is so much fun and an amazing sport/work out but getting lazy or forgetting about safety is the easiest way to ruin it. We all need to remember to be respectful of our aerial equipment and of our own bodies (adequate warm ups, proper form, not attempting things we aren’t ready for even though it looks really cool) not only for our own safety but in my opinion, the integrity of our community. Many people are quick to point out all the “stupid girl falls off a pole” videos and base their stereotypes off the negative aspects of pole being dangerous and home poles being unsafe.

It seriously takes 2 minutes to check your pole…I know I spend more time than that farting about picking out leg warmers to match my booty shorts and flipping thru my playlists. And like ChemGoddess already pointed out – weather and the environment can have an effect on the metal. If the weather is changing your grip it is probably changing the pole just enough to double check it.

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Going to your annual OB/GYN appointment with bruises all over the insides of your legs, arms & ribcage….its those moments that I’m glad I have a few photos on my phone I can pull up to prove I’m not making up stories….

And pedicures…what a waste of money these days….not like I have any money because it all gets spent on grip aides & leg warmers…..which BTW I highly recommend removing before running into the grocery store for milk on your way home…. the spandex shorts get you enough strange looks as it is.

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I poled with Baby #2 up until about 36 weeks when I was more just walking around in circles because I couldn’t even pirouette under my arm with bump in the way….I stayed at a very basic beginners level since I hadn’t been poling all that long anyways…Ive been blessed with very healthy and boring pregnancies so I didn’t have any medical restrictions and it was really helpful to stay active. I gained 75 lbs with my first and with pole & other better choices I only gained about 30lbs with the second. I found L&D easier too because I had a strong core pre-pregnancy & kept up my activity throughout.

Do whatever makes you feel comfortable. Each woman is different, just like each pregnancy is different. Don’t let anyone scare you out of something you love because they don’t understand but using a little bit more caution & common sense should go without saying….And above all – ENJOY IT !

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LOL….no ! You’re allowed to be grumpy. It might sound ungreatful but my view on it is that if you are going tobuy ssomething for me then it should be something I want or had asked for. I’m touched my MIL listened when I was bitching about my old pans but that kind of stuff I would expect to buy myself…plus I’m really picky and wanted stainless steel not another non stick set….This was the FIRST Christmas in a really long time that I didn’t ask for something “practical” and wanted something special just for me….because we all know being a Mom means you share everything ! I suppose I really should be more thankful…but damn I’m disappointed.

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I always split it 60/40….60 to do what my inner child wants 40 for the I suppose I need to act like a grown up *sigh*…..but I guess my MIL decided for me this year that I need to be responsible with those damn pots & pans ! LOL I suppose my inner child will just have to get out the lid of my new giant frying pan to go sledding with the kids later.