Brass x-pole or a Powder coated?

ElleML · 2012-05-10T03:30:59+00:00

My current(and first ever) pole is a 45mm x-pole chrome. I think it's ok, but I have a nickel allergy so eventually, as the coating wears down, the nickel will start to appear more and more. That has happened with the chrome poles at the studio where I took classes; can't use them anymore because I get terrible rashes. However, I can still use mine, just don't know for how long. I am thinking of getting an x-pole brass or a powder coated. I've read that some people have had grip issues with the x-pole brass, but that it's just a matter of breaking it in and getting rid of all the oils used in machining . Iv'e read that cleaning with acetone will help. The distributors of x-pole here in Sweden have recently powder coated(like the Lil' Mynx poles) an edition of x-poles in a pink color and sold them as "pink edition". I wanted to get one, but they sold out really quick and now they are telling me they won't be selling them again. Apparently a cost-issue. But they told me they could make one just for me. But now I can't decide which one would be better for me. Which one offers a better grip? I know that both are good in grip, but which one is better for spins? I would like to be able to do spins, but also have a slightly better grip than chrome. I'm just not sure if I want the grippiest pole, so if there was something in between the chrome and a really grippy pole... Which one is more prone to ripping the skin?(Iv'e read somewhere that powder coated poles are pretty good at that) The pole studio where I live has a pink edition(powder coated) so I think I'm gonna go there and try it out, but I don't know anyone who has an x-pole brass, so I can't compare them. And it has to be x-pole, beacuse there aren't any other brands of brass poles here, and I'd rather not order from the US because of the shipping cost.

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JeHanne · 5/11/2012
We all have our preferred finishes, Stainless Steel is my favorite. I bought a Brass pole and decided to have it Powder Coated. If I do drops on the Powder Coat pole it does cause a light friction burn. It has not torn my skin but that is my experience... I have heard of that happening. Experiment with as many poles as you can. You can always have your pole powder coated and it is much cheaper than a new pole. I love the color options in powder coat and think they are totally beautiful! Let us know how it goes and wishing you the best of luck!
Almitra · 10/21/2013
Nickel us in Gold and many high quality jewelry so that isn't necessary a solution. This is why I don't wear jewelry unless it says it's nickel free. I have a rash from my inside leg hang and knee is from nickel. What I want to know is what did x pole use for their protective clear coating? I want to put more on. I went to Lowes and bought a spray on clear coat but don't like it. Btw who the heck is webmaster? you are really not needed as a meditator. I think us ladies got this , so you can excuse yourself from your peacekeeping duties Lol!!!! I have nickel allergies, from my x pole and need more coating. whet is it? Mahalos, Mitra
chemgoddess1 · 10/21/2013
I would suggest maybe learning a little more about the site before you trash talk the creator. There were quite a few comments that were deleted from this thread.
Veena · 10/21/2013
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