[kaybbt]

Thanks everyone for your responses! 

I woke up this morning and examined it and I guess it wasn't as bad as I originally thought it would be! It was a deeper scratch so my main concern other than the cosmetic damage was that it would start peeling and corroding overtime.

I always cleaned my pole down with dish detergent & water and wiped it down with a microfiber cloth.  I wonder if the water will be more likely to corrode the pole now that the coating is missing.  As well, if I use sealant on it, would cleaning the pole with alcohol strip the sealant off?

On a random note: How do you ladies clean your pole?? 

[kaybbt]

I have the same problem as well! 

I'm currently renting one of the older houses in town where luckily was newly renovated with wooden planks (?) across the ceiling so it looks similar to the inside of the cabin.  My x-pole has the clear rubber grip so there wouldn't be any noticeable marks.

However, I'll be moving to another part of town into a brand new condo with a 9' ceiling (yay! I'm super excited about this higher ceiling height!)  but I'm not sure if it would ruin the stucco ceiling as well.  

I wouldn't suggest putting anything between the ceiling and the pole though.  It seems dangerous and would probably increase the chance of ruining the ceiling.  

I'd love to hear other people's suggestions as well! 

[kaybbt]

Thank you everyone for the great support and feedback.  I definitely feel a lot better knowing that I'm not alone in this 😀 

There are certain times that I do feel down and wish people in general are more supportive, but as many of you have mentioned, at the end of the day, poling does make me feel amazing about myself.  No one can nor should take that away from us.  

Thanks for sharing!!