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grrrrrr…….
how do you make photos appear in the thread???
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No one's added to this for a while, here's a contribution
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I finally managed to get ahold of someone from polejunkies, they are sort of the studio that sponsers the PFIC, this is the email they sent me back.
"The PFIC site is undergoing some changes which will include updates to the course schedule, and the instructor locator pages. We chose not to shut down the site during revamp to not make it look like we are shut down…but I guess the leaving it till completely updated was not the best issue either.
Tentatively, the next PFIC will be in August in Ontario.
Shanyn is our Ontario Chair.The emails should be funcitioning by the end of the month
My apologies for any misunderstanding!
Alena Downs
PoleJunkies PDS Ltd.
PFIC Canada"so I guess they are on hiadias until further notice
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Ya, action poles is the name of the company,
there website really dosn't look like much, but don't turned off by it.
their main industry is brass fittings and railings, but their poles are awesome
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There is a place in Canada that sells 38' brass if you really liked that size
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bought straight off the xpole website
it was only about a month in before the joints started to rotate, and it wasn't because I didn't tighten it enough (like x pole likes to claim) I tightened the joints to the point where the screw stared to strip. If you look inside the tube there is a notch that the joints slide into, with multiple spins the notch breaks down, and it no longer holds the joint in place. the only way to get the joint out at that point is to bang it out, but the damage is already done, the notch is now bent (or expanded, however you look at it) the the joint will continue to shift regardless. that little groove in the tube is not strong enough to stand up to long term use. to be honest the old style is a much better design, the joints do tend to jam (alot), but at least they stand up to heavy use.
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I"ve got the 38' pole and love it, but I have really small hands, they do make regular 50' for people who prefer the larger side. And I do agree, the website is pretty sketchy, I was hesitant to buy off of them originally because of it, but I got to say I'm glad I did ( and the customer service is great). I own 2 x poles (one top loading, the other bottom) and have had nothing but problems with them, crappy workmanship and cheap materials. From the joints rotating inside the tubes, to screws that keep stripping, and joints that jam together and wont come apart (old style) recently even the threads on the bottom loading pole have started to go wonky, I"m pretty pissed off with x pole at the moment. That's why I truly appreciate these poles, I have had no problems with their workmanship, its supper high quality, no cheap ass materials. I"ve never used a PS pole, though I would love to try one of their free standing stages some time, as far as I know their the only company that makes them (someone correct me on that if I"m wrong)
Anyways if your fed up with cheaply made poles I highly recommend these guys
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If you looking for a really good quality perm or pressure mounted pole I highly recommend action poles. there a Canadian brass company, I got one of their poles a few months ago and love it, great customer service, and a height quality product. it's built for high end tricks, i'm pretty much flipped everything on this thing and it holds well as long as you have it mounted correctly
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All the poi, staff, rope dart and hoop lessons you could want are available at http://www.homeofpoi.com and there all free 🙂
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So, pole finally came in and I've had a chance to test it:
so far I'm pretty impressed
The good:
the grip is awesome, very little slip compared to chrome or titanium, it's also 38" not 45", I'm putting this as a plus as I have small hands.
well made, looks very good, very professional, the x pole is downright ugly compared to this thing
Great customer service, the company was very helpful and kept me updated on the pole's progress (all orders are custom made)
The thing doesn't budge, I've flipped my biggest trix on it (handsprings, back spirals, flips) and there has been no problems with the pole moving or shifting on the ceiling (it's a removable pole, jack mounted like x pole and platinum stages)
The Bad:
Shipping took forever and a day
the ceiling plate is very small, I'm use to to seeing the huge x pole dome, however this thing is less then half that. I was initially very worried it would not be able to stand up to larger tricks, however I got to say its impressed me so far, and I'm pretty rough on my equipment
it's only 1 piece, it does not spin,
it is custom made so only fits in one size ceiling
Overall:
I really like this pole, so far it's proven it's self just as safe and reliable as any other of the top brands, has a great look, and a great feel. I"m a person that has always struggled with grip, and I feel much more secure and confident on this thing then I ever have working on my x pole. yes not being able to break it down into pieces is a pain, but hey, you can't have it all.
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Alright
I phoned the company to find out a bit more info, the website seemed a bit sparse and I was somewhat weary.
in actuality they are not new to the market at all…
The company mainly deals in production, not direct retail, though you can buy poles individually from them, they prefer to sell to companies and studios.
These guys are the suppliers for Aradia fitness in Canada, if you have ordered a pole from Aradia, it comes directly from these guys. They also supply a bunch of other studios, though that's the most well known.
In other words if you skip the middle man, and order directly from the manufacturer you save yourself $100, their poles sell for $325 as opposed to Aradia's $400 and something.
Anyways, ordered my new pole from them, and didn't' have to pay U.S border fees since their located in B.C,
it should be here in a week or so.
So for any Canadians that want to buy local, or not get caught up in international/border tax B.S this is a great option.
cheers
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I would like to throw in my 2 cents on this subject as well, like many of the other women here I am a practicing Christian, and not just in name either. I am also a professional aerialists and frankly i don't see the difference between performing an aerial routine, and doing a pole routine. I do a Gemini on pole, its a gazelle on silks, I do a superman on pole, it's a front support on trapeze. What's the difference?
I have performed countless aerial pieces for dozens of Churches, family events etc… yet somehow if I do a similar act on a pole it's considered "inappropriate" and "wrong"
The stereotype attached to pole is disgusting, any act can be over sexualized, it's not the equipment it's all how you intend to use it.
How I usually get around the stigma is I tell people to watch the Chinese pole act Cirque has in Saltimbanco,
It shows people that pole acts aren't just about stripping, and nobody can argue that cirque show are not family orientated.
I like the idea that this women is opening pole up to a new demographic, Christian ladies have a right to dance too, and why should strippers have all the fun?
Good on her
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just email them, your looking for the 40 denier tricot, either matt or shine finish.
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probably wont be until the summer, but I'll let you know when I do