How much spin?

AllysonKendal started this discussion · 7/27/2014

I just set up my new TG Xpert... and I have a question. I have only been on spin pole a handful of times... and I am trying to remember the way they spun, but its hard without having them side by side.... I just want to make sure I haven't overtightened my pole (I'm always scared of it coming down). The pole spins well when I swing around on it... but it doesn't spin like crazy when I just spin it between my palms (imagine someone trying to start a fire by spinning a stick on a rock... if that makes any sense to someone)... It's fluid.. but it doesn't spin when I take my hands away. Is this how everyone else's feels? I think this is how I remember it feeling. My PS SSA spins like crazy... but on spin mode its just a pole inserted into another pole (not like an actual mechanism... I could take one hand and spin it and it would spin long after I stopped. Please let me know if any of this makes any sense. :D

6 replies

Rachel Osborne · 7/27/2014
My 2014 xpert spins like mad when I mount and throw shapes etc but if I just spin in with my hands it moves then stops. It is my weight and pushing off that makes it spin and I control the ride by tucking in close (to go faster) or throwing out an arm or leg to slow the spin
AllysonKendal · 7/27/2014
Thanks, That helps. That's pretty much how mine is... it's very fluid when I'm on it. I think I got it just about right. :)
Rachel Osborne · 7/27/2014
Enjoy your new pole! :)
AllysonKendal · 7/27/2014
Thanks! I'm already in love.
PolarGirl · 7/28/2014
I have a TG Xpert and it spins just the way you describe. Don't worry, your weight on the pole will keep the momentum going just like TropicalPole says :)
BagLady · 7/28/2014
Yeah, I have the same exact kind & I know what you're talking about. Make sure not to over tighten it....I've re-adjusted mine 2 or 3 times now & can see how much spin I lost by overtightening to begin with. (Also..mine is 11ft & was afraid of it falling...I have had it happen once, but the top crown part just got dislodged & the whole thing didn't come crashing down. I've seen videos posted here too of that happening. Just do check ups on it.)