Getting Own Pole, Please Help

Legzz started this discussion · 9/26/2011

So, I have been poling at a studio since July but recently hurt my shoulder because we aren't given the best instruction on form. I started inverting (before I was probably ready) and strained my right rhomboid pretty badly because, as I have discovered, I was not inverting properly. After a hard, painful lesson and reading a lot of forums on here, I've decided I trust Veena's lessons more because of her safety awareness and want to get my own pole to learn at home. However, I'm really nervous about space and where to put it. Here is a link to a picture of the only space I have found to put it. https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4e80acb3-bfa0-421d-9687-6aa10ac37250 ; Disregard the chandelier, it's nowhere as close as it looks to my dance space. But, anywho, ceiling is 8' tall and area from the wall to wall part is 11' all together. I am just under 5'8. While I feel confident I can do spins, I'm concerned about enough space for RG, climbing and inversions. What do you guys think? Is 8' high enough for inverted tricks? Is a little more than 5ft on either side enough for RG? Also, this is a mobile home, are there any problems with that? Feedback is greatly appreciated!!

28 replies

AmazonLady · 9/26/2011
Congrats on your first pole!! As far as ceiling height goes, I don't think it would be a problem. Of course, 20-ft-tall ceilings would be ideal, but there are still lots of things you can do with a shorter ceiling. I'm 5'10" and one of the studios I used to go to had 8' ceilings. If I got on my tippy toes, I could touch the ceiling! I was still able to do a lot of tricks and spins (including inversions). The only thing I couldn't really do is climb, which was disapointing. But you have to make do with what you have!
Runemist34 · 9/26/2011
I actually have a pole that DOES extend, but not the functional part- there's a tube that is the foundational part of the pole that extends to make the pole tall enough to function up to 10feet, but the tube is black and plastic and gross. So, I'm stuck at about 7feet of pole. I'll tell you this: Totally enough to do inversions, particularly at the beginning! I'm perfectly fine inverting and having my head only a foot off the ground- it gives me a sense of security, like I can get out if I really need to! Granted, I might need to get a taller one, one day...but for now it's awesome!
Dancing Paws · 9/26/2011
Height sounds fine. As for the RG spins, here is my pole situation. My pole is about 4 1/2 ft away from 2 of my walls and my table, but it has A LOT of space in 2 other directions, so when I do RG's I toss my body in the direction where the open space is, then I pull my legs in when my legs get close to the wall or table. You just have to judge. That is the unfortunate thing with having a home pole, you gotta deal with space issues, but you adjust. btw, I am 5'2", so that is why that limited space works for me.
Legzz · 9/26/2011
Thanks everyone, I'm feeling pretty confident in my plan now lol Just gotta get the payment details worked out with my deployed hubby and order! I'm ecstatic! My pole can't get here soon enough!!! Amazon, First, I love you're name :D I hear you on the climbing aspect, that was a concern but I was thinking I would just pay for drop in visits at the studio once a month so I could work on things that I want height for. Runemist, good point about the security of being closer to the ground! Totally makes sense to me :D! Scimitar, not sure if you checked out my pic but I also have plenty of space in the 2 directions without walls so I will keep that in mind with RG spins! Thank you!
Jenn · 9/26/2011
I used to live in a space that was very limited for pole. If I stood at my pole and extended my leg in any direction, I could touch something with my toe. I had to move my TV and my living room table in order to practice. If I did a RG spin, I would have to angle myself that I kick off over the couch and bring my legs in before I came around and hit the wall. Now I live in a house where I have plenty of room around the pole but my ceiling height is only 8'. I am 5'4.'' Doing inversions are fine for the most part. But If I am doing a repel move with legs extended, I have to let myself slide down the pole before I catapillar up again. There are numerous foot prints and shoe marks all over my ceiling. It is inconvenient at times, but its the only choice I have. I think that if you really want to pole, you can work with what you have... I think most of us have to work in less than ideal spaces. I have seen vid of a girl poling in the kitchen, doing extended butterflys over her stovetop!
Legzz · 9/26/2011
Jenn, I think you're right it does sound like there are so many polers with the same space restraints. I am definitely willing to make it work, after my shoulder/back injury and having to stay off of the pole for a few weeks I am feigning to even just have a pole to walk around! lol Glad you are finally in a place where you have more room and thanks for the reassurance about the 8' ceilings.
Dancing Paws · 9/26/2011
You should be fine then. Just go for the empty space during take off to avoid any foot smashies. Good luck!
opielee · 9/28/2011
@arryferrarri,you should check out platinum stages,they have the star standalone 3.0 model,it's a free standing pole with a built-in circular stage,it's spin/static so it's like getting 2 poles in one,with a stage,so height or space wouldn't be a prob since you could place it anywhere really
Dancing Paws · 9/28/2011
I actually just had a conversation in a different forum about a stage. It seems the stages can tip with the taller girls???
Jenn · 9/29/2011
I have actually seen the PS SSA Stage tip over when a taller dancer was doing a spin. And I believe the new PS SSA only goes up to 7.5ft unless you want to purchase extra extentions, giving the dancer less height to work with then a removeable pole.
Legzz · 9/29/2011
Thanks everyone for the input and info about the Platinum Stages, which I had considered at one point. I hope others get some ideas from this forum post too :D But I decided to go with the Chrome XPole XS and ordered on Tuesday. Now the hard part is waiting! I've been refreshing FedEx tracking every few hours lol What a dork! Too bad it's supposed to get here tuesday and I leave for a wedding in AZ till Sunday! I'm gonna be dreaming about that pole all week!!!
Veena · 9/29/2011
Yay, I hope you enjoy your new pole 🌸
MSlyDALTON · 10/9/2011
Where can I order a pole from has been my biggest question? And do I have to screw it in my ceiling or something?
Dancing Paws · 10/9/2011
Lilmynx is the only one that requires drilling, but they are the pole I recommend personally. X pole and platinum stages have ceiling plates that do not require any drilling.
kat pole princess · 10/9/2011
@MSlyDalton you can order directly from the companies. xpoleus.com and platinumstages.com for the removable poles. i suggest the xpole. had really good customer service with them. def cant say the same for platinum stages. 😉
Platinum Stages · 10/27/2011
@Jenn - Regaurding the Star Stand Alone, properly installed and put together, it is physically impossible for the Star Stand Alone to tip over even with a tall dancer. We provide instructional videos to those who want to see how to properly assemble the Star Stand Alone. Here is the link to the video: http://youtu.be/AFNx1dJE70c * With the upgrade of the Star Stand Alone, there's no longer a locking collar so you can skip that step in the video. @Kat pole princess - We want to make sure that you and all of our customers are satisfied and happy. Please call me at 1-866-85-POLES (76537) if you have any complaints about our customer service and I'll address it immediately. I encourage anyone with any issues to please feel free to call or email me at any time if you so we can address these properly. We strive to provide quality customer service as well as quality products. Thanks, Erica Verner [email protected] (949) 574-7133 Phone (949) 973-0355 Cell (866) 85-POLES Toll Free http://www.platinumstages.com1582/ 1582 Monrovia Ave Newport Beach, CA 92663
chemgoddess1 · 10/27/2011
Erica, I just want to say that I have noticed your presence here a lot lately and can see that PS is trying to actively address many of the concerns. It is nice to see someone taking ownership of customer service.
Dancing Paws · 10/27/2011
It is nice. I appreciate it as well.
Platinum Stages · 10/27/2011
Aw, thank you ladies. :-) I am doing my best to ensure that each and every one of you are happy and satisfied with Platinum Stages - both our company and our products. I just want to say that I really appreciate all of you and thank you for being so friendly and welcoming. You all ROCK! :-) Erica Verner [email protected] (949) 574-7133 Phone (949) 973-0355 Cell (866) 85-POLES Toll Free www.PlatinumStages.com 1582 Monrovia Ave Newport Beach, CA 92663
amy · 10/27/2011
Erica, is the new assembly system going to be used with the multi piece poles in the future?
Platinum Stages · 10/27/2011
Do you mean the new EZ Connects?
Platinum Stages · 10/27/2011
Do you mean the new EZ Connects?
amy · 10/27/2011
yes!
Platinum Stages · 10/27/2011
Hi Amy, We are working on having the EZ Connects available for multi-piece poles in the future. Feel free to give us a call if you have further questions. 1-866-85-POLES (76537). Thanks, Erica Verner [email protected] (949) 574-7133 Phone (949) 973-0355 Cell (866) 85-POLES Toll Free www.PlatinumStages.com 1582 Monrovia Ave Newport Beach, CA 92663
Dancing Paws · 10/27/2011
Really? Cuz I called you guys a few days ago asking that same question and I was told you wouldn't ever be offing that because the EZ connects aren't stable on pressure mounted poles.

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