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What your first pole was and how functional it was for you?
Hello 🙂 I am new to the site. I am very interested in learning how to dance. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice about the type of pole I should get, since I am a beginner and all 🙂 Thanx!!
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Welcome to the best Online pole community you’ll find 🙂 n the best form of fitness. You’ll get lots if opinions its just finding what works for you. Have you used any type of pole at all? I researched my first pole purchase extensively and settled on a 50mm X-Pole. Static and spin–but I prefer static almost always. It’s Titanium gold because I had heard it has better grip and I have no complaints–I love it. I then bought a 45mm Sport pole for downstairs and last year got a 45mm x-stage lite that I LOVE. it’s my current fave
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Started w a 45 chrome, then moved to a 50 lil Mynx. Now considering getting a 40 x. If ur small (I am 5′ even) go w a smaller pole at least. I can not do any hand grips on a 50…..
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I just have the one pole that my hubby bought me as a suprise. It's an xpole sport, 45 in titanium. I really like it, but haven't used anything else, so can't compare it. All I would say is that had I had a choice in the pole I got, I would have gone for the xpert pole as it both spins and is static. I will defo be buying a spinny pole next as I feel I'm missing out not having the choice and am desperate to try spinny. This is obviously a more expensive way of doing it, rather then just getting a static and spinny in one.
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I started on a stainless lilmynx 50. It seemed too slick (bug in reality it was not warm enough.) sold it and got a TG 50 x pole. It was too large for my hands. I have a brass 45 platinum stages 1 piecd and I love it, although it is much too grippy at times. I have an original chrome 50 as well. I hate the diameter but like the finish. I have dlso danced on powder coated 38mms. The diameter is great, but powder coating is tricky. It can be too grippy in some respects, but if you are too sweaty, you’ll slide. I suggest a 45, 40, or 38 if you are a smaller girl if gave small hands. If you are taller Ruth larger hands, I suggest a 45. Finish depends on body chemistry.
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I have to second what nichtooks said – wishing my xpole sport could spin now! But, still love it and am very happy with it.
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I bought a 50mm a few years ago, it came highly recommended, but it was the most useless thing ever because I coudln't grip it with confidence. I sold it. Whatever size you get, make sure it works with the size of your hands.
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My first pole was a 50mm X pole sport, chrome then a year later I got a 45mm Xpert chrome as I thought I'd like to try spinny,
I wanted a 45mm as I have smallish hands and found my grip on the 45mm feels so much better. I do use spinny sometimes but mainly use static because I feel so sick each time when I put it on spinny. I've read the tips and blogs about getting used to spinny mode but nothing seems to work as I end up feeling so sick and giddy each time, I wish I could do it because spinny does look really pretty, thats why I keep trying. 😉
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I bought a used 50mm chrome x-pole that has a spinny option. I love my pole 🙂 it works really well and I have no complaints. I would like to buy a new pole in the future and i will probably look at getting a 45mm Titanium Gold x-pole.
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I started out on 50mm chrome poles in a studio and recently purchased a 45mm xpole xpert and am in love with it!
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I started with a 50mm chrome x-pert. I now have a 50mm Platinum Stages Brass Multi-Piece. In studio I’ve used everything but a Lil Mynx. I’m short and not so flexy so maybe a thinner pole would have been better for me, but my grip is strong and the 50 feels sturdy and works well for me.
There are tons of forums here re: pros and cons of each finish, size, and brand of pole. Read through them. They’ll be very helpful.
The most important criteria is how and where are YOU going to use your pole? Will you have to take it down regularly? Do you need something that travels well? Will you be moving? Is ceiling height an issue? The forums here can help you answer all of those questions. -
I bought a 50mm pole a year and a half ago that has a spinny option, i love it to bits! Never had any problems with it though i've used it very often.
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I just got mine X-pole Xpert 45 mm chrome. I love it!
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My friend found the Hot Pink Pole by Peek-A-Boo and I got one with her without reading into it or doing any research myself. IT WAS SUCH CRAP that I ended up RETURNING it. Moral of the story, don't get Peek-A-Boo.
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The first pole I ever purchased was a LM hot pink powder coated. At the time only LM and PS were making poles and PS I am not sure even had the poles they have now. If they did they were extremely expensive. 45 mm poles did not exist. I had that pole for 3 years until I won an X in a contest.
A pole will only be functional if you use it. If I were to buy a pole now X would be my pole of choice for numerous reasons.
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I have a 45mm brass extreme pole from Platinum Stages. I love it. It spins and goes stationary. My only complaint is the plastic cover at the bottom because i chose to buy a multi piece. Wanted to have options because i know that i will not be in the house i live in for much longer.
I have found that most people prefer the 45mm and smaller… And finish really is personal preference. I live in a humid enviornment and i am sweaty- brass is my best friend some days. But the strong i become- i am falling in LOVE with the chrome xpoles at the studio. They are well broken in and when i am warm- they too are a joy to dance on. If and when i move and have more space- i plan to buy a second pole to put up and it will more than likely be a chrome x-pert 45 or 40mm -
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I started to learn on a 50mm Xpole xpert gold coated (old top loading so very worn down) which was great for early poling and remains excellent for gripping. I bought a 45mm Xpole xpert chrome (cheaper than gold coated) a few weeks into poling. Its much better for hand grips but harder for leg grips at first, now im better, it’s better for everything. 45mm is defo the way to go over a 50mm if your little like me. The chrome finish is slippy though unless you are well warmed up.
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I have a 45 xpole xpert. I’m 5’3 and I prefer a 50. My pole is very slippery and I have soft sweaty hands so it can be tough. I think if your an oily girl ( haha) get a tg pole and if your a dry girl (haha) get a chrome pole and most ppl prefer 45. I’m an exception 🙂
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I want to make one note on being small with regards to diameter. I learned all my basics on a 50, and in that regard it is fine, but once I started doing moves like the gemini, scorpio, etc that require your torso on the pole, I cannot do them on the 50. My torso is too short for those moves on that diameter and the pole ends up mashing in my lower rib. I can do those moves no problem on a 45 and 38 and the pole sits comfortably in my waist. Twising around the pole in a ballerina spin is also hard on a 50, but much more doable on the 45 and 38.
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My first pole was a 50mm chrome x-pole that I ended up getting powder coated back in march. I enjoyed the powder coating, but there are times it burns, lol. About 2 weeks ago I got to try a brass 1 piece pole in a size 45 and fell in love!!! Wednseday my pieces for a brass 45 x-pole should be arriving and can't wait. Plus I want to save up and get a 40 chrome from them too, so I'll have a choice on what to dance on.
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My first pole was a 50mm Chrome X-Pole, spinning & static. I still use 50mm Chrome X-Poles in my studio all the time. I have to say though, I have small hands so I would prefer 45mm but I've managed quite well with the 50mm's thus far! I will eventually replace them though.
I've also used 40mm X-Poles and love them too but I think my favourite is 45mm.
I've tried a TG X-Pole and liked it too, it was a teeny bit harder to spin on TG on static mode but lovely on spinny mode. I've never used a Brass pole so I can't give my opinion on that.
The only thing you should DEFINITELY do is make sure to choose an X-Pert because even if you don't like spinny pole right now you might find that you want to do it at a later stage so pay that extra bit of money so that you have the choice.
I don't envy your decision! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif -
My first pole is a Lil Mynx Stainless steel pole, very basic…
And it is still my only pole. I've had it for about 4 years. 🙂
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My first pole is a 45 mm TG X-Pert X-Pole. It will probably be the only pole I ever have, but that's okay because I love it.
I thought about purchasing a cheap pole (i.e. Peek-a-boo/Carmen Electra/ anything that comes from a novelty store) to tide me over while I saved, but after reading about just how bad and dangerous they are on here, I decided to save that money too and keep it for my pole. A good one. A safe one. I just had to wait a little longer, but it was totally worth it.
Upgrading to a safe pole is overrated. Start out with a safe one, with static and spinning, and you'll be able to keep it and use it for years without hitting the limit of its potential. Plus, you spend less money in the long run.
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I used to have a 45 chrome X-pert now I have a 50 chrome and boy oh boy do I love it. I find that the 50 makes my spins much much better than they were on a 45 and I have tiny little baby hands and I'm only 5'2. Although I did learn all my spins on a smaller diameter pole which may have helped but for some reason I find that I execute them cleaner on the 50, something about the way I hold it I guess. I highly recommend gettingthe X-pole X-pert. It is amazing, really awesome pole. Other than that I used to dance on a brass lil mynx, I think 50mm but I don't remember and I absolutely HATE brass poles. It did not work with my skin I stuck like a bandaid to that thing and had no give at all which was bad bad bad.
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I have a 50 mm chrome X-pert. It has both static and spin mode, although I rarely use spin. I feel like I do not stick as well on the chrome finish. I can do much more on the stainless steel poles at my pole studio.. I'm still not sure if being in a class environment makes me do better though, heh. I have not tried different diameters so I am not sure what would be easier for me.
X-pole makes high quality poles. I agree with the other posters: DO NOT get a cheap, crappy pole! If that hasn't convinced you, look up "pole dancing fail" videos on youtube… ouch!!
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