A pole buying guide: What thickness to buy?

amy · 2011-12-09T08:10:46+00:00

Hey ladies, i see people posting and asking allllll the time about what kind of pole to buy. i've started a series of posts that will hopefully put some of the information in one place. today's entry (it's LONG) is all about what thickness to get-- 45mm or 50? if you're interested, please check it out and feel free to chime in with your opinions! http://aerialamy.com/blog/2011/12/09/buying-a-pole-thickness/

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Dwiizie · 1/26/2012
I also wish I had seen this before I bought my pole. I'm using a 50mm, and I'm finding it to be so difficult. Leg/body grips too! I haven't ever tried a 45 or smaller, but I probably should have bought that. If anyone else is like CeledaBcn and wishes they had gotten a 50, trade me. Its a new version X Pole XPert Chrome finish 50mm, with an extra 8 inch extension (in addition to the 5 inch and 10 inch that come with it). If not, I suppose I'm saving up to go smaller and hoping to sell my current one. It has seen mild only mild use.
Dancing Paws · 1/26/2012
My next investment is gonna be a 38mm! :) Even better hand grip! WOOT!
Krissykiki · 1/26/2012
I have a 50mm and I really enjoy it. While I'm not tall and I know that my hand grips would be easier, i found it to be way easier for learning leg grips. Eventually I think I will add a 45mm to my pole collection but I think that when you are passionate about pole you will find a way to learn on any pole!
Dancing Paws · 1/26/2012
I am really for smaller handed girls getting smaller diameter poles. It's not good for your wrists to fight gripping large diameters like that when you can just as easily get a smaller pole and have a better grip. I was told to get what I learned on (which was a 50mm) and I was so frustrated with it. The diameter mixed with sweaty hands just becomes a hazard. I love poling to death, but there was no way I could fix the issues I was having with the 50mm. I am SOOOO happy with my 45.
FeeDen · 1/27/2012
I originally bought an X pole 50mm as I had never poled before, I loved it but my fingers didn't. I bought a 45mm a year later and had no problems with thigh grips etc, it just felt so much better for my wrists and fingers. I'm 5ft 41/2 inches but I have smallish hands and the 45mm def helped me get more moves because I felt more secure with the grip, I only pole at home so there was no problems with switching between sizes, I would love to try the 40mm :)
CreativityBySteffie · 1/27/2012
Im no more than 157 cm with tiny hands and I have like the 50mm best. I dont know why, but it feels like I have more restistance in my hands with that then a 45mm.