First lesson :)

Shadow22 started this discussion · 1/28/2014

Hello polers :) hope you're all well! Well I had my first pole dancing lesson today! Feeling battered, bruised and aching all over but it was totally WORTH it! I've never felt so energised after a workout and I even managed to conquer the crucifix :) (despite only letting go of the pole for a fraction of a second!) I guess there is such a thing as love at first sight! ;) One question I do have is pole size. I have TINY hands! I tried working on the 50mm (x-pole) first but my hands just weren't gripping, so I tried the 40mm and it felt much better. However I do have quite chunky legs and hips! I'm buying a pole in the near future and I was wondering if a 40mm pole would be suitable for my shape/weight as well as my tiny hands? I don't want the thing to come crashing down on me once I start inverting etc. Any advice is much appreciated :) Happy poling, polers!

9 replies

Shadow22 · 1/28/2014
My bad! I meant 45mm not 40! :-P xx
Legs4Days · 1/28/2014
I have a 50 but I have really long finger,s but I do like the feel of the 45 too. Im thinking 45 may be better for your hands and maybe overall. Im sure more experienced polers will chime in. Welcome!
chemgoddess1 · 1/28/2014
Go with what is comfortable for you. When I started there were only 50's but I have big hands. I HATED 45s until about the last year and now I kind of prefer them. 45s seem to be taking over.
calipolepixie · 1/28/2014
I'd suggest a 45mm if you have small hands & 45's are pretty standard in the pole community now.
Dancing Paws · 1/30/2014
Depends on how small your hands are. Unless you have really thin legs, going smaller in diameter leg wise shouldn't matter much; the body adapts. Personally I like 40s and 45s and can work on both. I have small hands and thunder thighs.
Shadow22 · 2/4/2014
Thank you for the advice guys! Been looking around on X-Pole and E-Bay but they all seem to be out of stock of 45's at the moment (everything really!) So will wait around until something becomes available :) Having my second studio lesson tonight and cannot wait! :) Happy Poling, polers :) xx
Dancing Paws · 2/4/2014
Be careful with ebay. There are a lot of knockoff x poles on there. Better to go through x pole, or studioveena.
chemgoddess1 · 2/4/2014
It is my understanding that XPole had a flood at their manufacturing facility back in October so they are just starting to get back online now.
Gem Harris · 2/5/2014
WOW! Crucifix in your first lesson- amazing!! Sooo pleased you've got the pole bug, you'll be butterflying in no time! I have tiny hands too, I started on 50's in class and never even realised that 45 existed! I have to say that on a 45 my hand grip is much stronger, but I personally like to try what I'm least comfortable with, get good at that and you'll be able to do anything! Happy poling! :)