equipoise started this discussion ·
It is on back order til July but that's ok. I can't wait!!! Please share experiences with me!!! How do you like it?!?!
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JeHanne ·
Love Love LOVE my Xpert!!! Be super cautious about tightening the X joints enough though. The first time I used mine I did not tighten the top joint enough... even though I read the instructions 7 times and thought I did. It spun around in the pole and stripped out. Had to buy a new xjoint and dislodge the stuck one. Love my pole! 🥂
i have an x but haven't put it together yet. i've read so much about being SURE it's tight enough...so how do you know??
JeHanne ·
That's what is so hard about it.... "tight enough" is subjective. I called Xpole and they were helpful. I ended up tightening it as hard as I could. I figured either the hex key would break or something else would break but I did not want to have to order more and deal with the silliness of banging my pole on a broom handle outside for 7 minutes while the neighbors wonder if they need to call the cops. I hope it is okay to post this video. This video was made and posted by PennyGirl I found her video after I stripped my top x joint and it helped me when I got my new one in the mail. Her video was extremely helpful and I saved it to my favorites. Thanks PennyGirl! Her video link: https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/189355de-bd1d-11df-856f-001b214581be
wow thanks for tip. i will make sure i tighten the screws enough. (!) thanks for the feedback so far ladies!!
JeHanne ·
: ) You will love your pole!
Congrats on ordering your X-Pert!! I LOVE mine, and I know you'll LOVE yours! I agree with JeHanne - 'tight enough' is subjective. I didn't tighten one of my x-joints enough when I put my pole up the first time, and the joint ended up spinning slightly in the pole. Luckily I was able to get it un-spun, and out of the pole, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to replace that joint at some point. It left a mark on the inside of my B pole where it moved, but that seems to be okay - luckily i have low ceilings and they sent me a 2nd 200mm x-joint with my pole so I just switched them out. I"m not sure if the damaged one is still okay to use; I"m going to have to send pictures to x-pole and ask them. I'm thinking I"ll have to replace it at some point. So, make sure you tighten, tighten your x-joints, alternating ends so it tightens evenly, and for the first week, check it before and after each time you pole. You should only have to check it once a week after that. It only takes a minute. 🙂 Enjoy your new pole when you get it!
Mechie ·
Ok, I know I mentioned this in another post...but just in case you didn't see it...Get a tube of anti-seize lubricant, apply it to the thread and x-joints before you put your pole together. This will guarantee the joints won't get stuck when you want to take them apart later on down the road.... Here's a link where you can get it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81343-Anti-Seize-Lubricant-133/dp/B0002UEOLO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309364054&sr=8-1 Happy Poling!! ^_^
