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My first pole
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Yeah, I tried to do as much research as possible before I ordered it, but after reading these posts I worry I made a mistake in getting a 50 because it seems like everyone describes it as 45’s evil stepsister! Lol!
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I wouldn’t worry, the instructors at the studio I go to do some crazy amazing stuff on the 50 so why should we not be able to do it 🙂
I am still debating but it looks like I will order a 50 as well……. I will order it Tuesday…… Do still time to change my mind lol -
Yay then we’ll both have 50s! Hehe
And that’s exactly what I tried telling myself; if instructors and other experienced polers can do all the amazing stuff they do on 50s, who’s to say we can’t too? 🙂 -
I've used both and don't find much of a difference with the hand grip but I have large hands but I have to be really careful with leg grips on a 45. I can't even imagine trying to grip a 38 with these thighs of mine….
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I started on a 38 but have a 45 at home. I LOVE my 45. For me it feels more solid, I find my grip strength has developed faster and I just sort of have better grip in general (both brass so shouldn't make a difference there). I find I now have the ability to either hold and stay in one spot OR slide down at a controlled speed (which I couldn't on the 38 – wonder if I could now but not going back to class for a couple more months). And while my strength has come a long way…. I just find inverts feel more secure on the 45 (more pole = more skin on pole?). And I just generally feel way more comfortable with it. Had I gone 50 I think I'd be uncomfortable. It's a tough choice but if this helps anyone (since I know 38's aren't that common yet) then that's awesome 🙂
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Thanks for your input, 38 sounds so small, I cant imagine holding on with my legs on that.
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i have a 50 at home, and its super easy for inverts. My love just built me a pole outside to practice on (i'm real outdoorsy lol) and its a 38. it was really hard to hold on or even sit without sliding, however it was not impossible. lol (: either choice is probably good, but i think i would prefer the 45 to the ones i've tried.
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I have a 50mm xpert titan gold I am considering selling. It's about two years old and I take care of my poles. I go back and forth about selling it, but if someone is really interested, I think I'm ready 🙂 I have a 45mm tita gold and 45mm chrome and don't think I'll go back and forth from 45 and 50. I don't have space to put two up.
If anyone is interested, let me know.
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I wish I could buy yours, but I will get mine threw our studio tomorrow (i get a 1 month membership free if I order threw them).
Seems like people like the 50mm but love the 45mm. I will go with 50mn for now and might sell it some day if I want to downsize 🙂 . I am putting the order in tomorrow 🙂 -
alicestyle, that's exactly what I did! 50mm to start and then someday I might sell for a 45. I've just heard too many stories of people who tried to go up to a 50 from a 45 and couldn't do anything..
My pole comes TODAY!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif (but I won't get to go pick it up until Thursday…poo)
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That’s great, I can’t wait to hear how you like yours……. And I can’t wait for mine to get here :)))
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At my studio I always work with the 50mm pole. My instructors have always said that working the with 50mm pole strengthens you much faster by making you work on your grip. Since I've been poling for about 7 months now, I find that working on a 50mm pole makes working on any other sized poles much easier. I am 4 foot 9 inches (really tiny!) and have to work really hard at everything I do with the bigger sized pole. I don't see this as a bad thing, it just gives me a greater workout!
I do not have a pole of my own (yet), but when I am ready to buy one (at the end of the month!), I will definitely be shooting for the 50mm sized xpole xpert pole. My dear friend who has been letting me practice at her place on her pole has a 45mm one. I really do like the size, but I think it would just be more beneficial to me to get the 50mm.
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For me, I learned on a 50mm and was told to buy what I learned on, so I bought a 50mm. I struggled on that darn thing so much and finally got fed up. I now have a 45mm, and it feels so much better on my wrists. Keep in mind that some of these moves can cause unwanted pressure with your wrists (hence Veena saying to not practice them everytime you pole), and the larger size can add to that pressure. Aerial Amy actually walks about it in her blog for a second: "The skinnier the pole, the easier it is to wrap your fingers around it, meaning that you can hold a straighter wrist more confidently without worrying about the pole slipping out from your grasp."
http://aerialamy.com/blog/2011/12/09/buying-a-pole-thickness/
R pole talks about the smaller diameter being better for your wrist as well (supposedly from the opinion of an osteopath and physiotherapist.) Not sure is that bit of info is a gymic, but I know my wrist feels better on a smaller diameter cuz of my small hands, and it seems some other girls do too.
http://www.verticaldance.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=11319&sid=35e11deaef8fbc09460049a679331e63
Anyways, just some food for thought on the subject.
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Regarding the "downsizing" issue. It is easier to go from a 50 to a 45, for some, with regards to hand grip. It ceertainly was for me. On the other hand, it is easier to go from a smaller diameter to a larger one with regards to leg holds. I personally think it is better to have a pole where you feel secure with your hands. The leg grip will come with any pole; it's just a matter of how much you need to squeeze your legs with the different diameters. If your hands don't feel secure on the pole, that is an indicator that you may benefit froma smaller size. With my combo of sweaty and small hands, I just did not feel secure enough gripping a 50mm, but the 45mm was workable. It was a little harder to do leg grips at first, but I quickly got used to it. I also feel like my legs are getting stronger much faster on the 45 as I have to engage them more in the tricks. I also feel the CKR is easier on the 45 with my big thighs. On the 50, my thighs got in the way and pinched really badly, but not so the the 45.
I hope that made sense. In summary: it's easier to go down in pole size with regards to hand grips, but easier to go up in size with leg holds. That is the point where you need to evaluate what is more important to you personally. For me, it was hand grip.
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Well…now I’m just back to worrying I bought the wrong size…
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Worse case scenario is you work with your pole for a while and decide to sell it. That's what I did. It's not a big deal. You can still learn all the basics on a more difficult pole (as you know from class.) Hand grip becomes more important in inverted tricks, which are NOT beginner moves. A lot people end up investing is a second pole. If you have the money later on, you could get a 45mm and switch between the two.
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Annieloo, most of us have gone through the turmoil of decision-making for our poles. I surely did. Everyone is so different. I learned on a Lil Mynx and had it for two years. I didn't know any different, was just starting and accomplished quite a bit. When I decided to leave the stainless steel due to slippery frustration and learning about various pole options (too many as far as I'm concerned!), I struggled between chrome and titan gold. I'm glad at the time I didn't have to decide between 50mm and 45mm, it wasn't a big deal at the time.
I never considered a 45mm and functioned just fine on my 50. Then one time had a private session on a 45 and liked it. Again, that's after two years on a 50mm. Going to studios for workshops, etc. I end up back on 50 and practice okay.
Now the talk is 40mm. My husband even asked me if I should wait to check out 40 before I get a 45mm, ugh. Sweet of him, but not another decision LOL It's like computers, just as we get one, another version, upgrade, etc. comes out. It's hard, and I know I went back and forth. Of course, there are safety issues to consider, however, enjoy what you get, have fun and only if what you get is a total disaster, should you re-consider the decision.
Happy poling! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Thanks for the advice. It calmed my nerves, and I've been fine in class with a 50 thus far (I do know there is a slight gap between my fingers when I grip the pole though). I think larger purchases in general tend to unnerve me haha
And like you guys said, sensual & hookedonpole, there's always going to be too many options and I can always sell my pole for a new one if I get too fed up with it in the future.
I can probably go back to being excited about getting my pole now https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif lol
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Yes, be excited! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Yay! It is exciting!! Happy dance for you https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Yes be excited. I do like the idea of having both eventually but will start with the 50 mm. I did my first shoulder mount on the 50mm at class not long ago (i was so excited) so I know I can at least work on that at home 🙂
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I've been thinking about this ALL day at work. I was for sure going to get the 50mm but after reading Aerial Amy's blog… Maybe I should get the 45 since I am quite petite and have very tiny hands…. I'm 4'9" and the studio I go to has brass poles and I always use the 50mm one. Since it's the grippiest pole, I really have no issues clinging on for hand grips and inverts. Some spins I have issues with but I eventually overcome that. Now I worry that because I'll be buying an xpole chrome, I may have issues with gripping and all that fancy jazz if I get a 50mm. Ack! I'm all unsure now! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
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Ewa, are there any other nearby studios at which you could try out other poles?
The only size brass pole X-Pole sells is a 45mm, so that could solve both issues lol! I've only ever used chrome so I just decided to get what I was familiar with.
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Well my friend as as 45 mm xpole xpert chrome and I've swung around on that a few times and it feels pretty good. I really like the size, but it's still really slippery when cold and sometimes I don't have the secure and proper grip for some spins and it scares me. I feel like I slide a lot on the 45… And because I slide a lot on the 45 I'm going to go ahead and assume that 50 will just frustrate me cause I won't be able to do anything.
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