In need of some guidance!

JennaCain1234 started this discussion · 10/10/2012

So, I'm looking into buying my first pole and I'm searching for something removeable (I live in an apartment and don't want to drill holes in the ceiling) to fit my ~9'3" ceiling. I was looking into it and saw that the Lil Mynx poles have an option for a friction mount where no drilling is required. The only problem is that my ceiling looks like this: http://tinypic.com/r/2nanuwk/6 Any idea if the friction mount would work with the slightly uneven ceiling modling pattern? My other option is that there's a wide door frame (without a door) leading from my living room to bedroom. The door frame stands at 6'4" high. The width of the flat surface of the door frame is 5 and 1/2 inches wide. Any ideas what to do in this setup? Thanks!

5 replies

Runemist34 · 10/10/2012
Unfortunately I've not seen the Lil mynx friction mounted poles- do you mean the fully portable ones? I've danced on one of those and... well, let's just say I wouldn't be inverting on one! It was a bit... less stable than is desireable. You also run the risk of drilling the pole itself into your ceiling, since you'll be swinging your weight on it, and if it's pressing into your ceiling, it may shove into it harder, and create marks and even holes. Otherwise, I would NOT recommend putting a pole in a doorframe, if that's what you're thinking! You'll either destroy the frame, or yourself... and I'm pretty sure squishy human bits would lose against strong doorframe bits. Lots of bruises from spinning and such, it would be a bad idea. If you placed your pole in the middle of the doorframe, you're looking at... what, 2.75 feet on either side? Dunno about you, but my legs are a bit longer than that! I'd say, take a look into an Xpole. Even a freestanding pole would work! They tend to be tall enough, they've got a good stage/base, and are quite strong. Most of them (if not all?) can do static or spinning.
JennaCain1234 · 10/10/2012
Thanks for the speedy reply! That's what I was afraid of, putting holes in the ceiling with a friction mounted one, so I'll probably be ruling that option out. As for the door frame/entry way, it's about 5"9' inches wide which is actually almost enough space to accomadate my tiny little legs with a pole half-way in the middle (I'm only just barely 5"1' haha). But it's still not a ton of space for dancing (or a lot of height). Now if only I can scrounge up $800 for the X-stage and not feel guilty about it. 😁
Veena · 10/10/2012
The x-pole will not make a hole in your ceiling! So I would take a look at those, they cost a bit more but you get what you pay for when it comes to poles! 🌸 https://www.studioveena.com/shopping
Runemist34 · 10/10/2012
I understand the budget problem! I've had my Lil Mynx for four years, and I love it to bits... but I was overcharged for it quite a bit. Paid about $400 for it, or thereabouts. I'm now looking into a spinning, powder coated one ;) Just have to save up for it! But, I would really recommend the Xpole- as Veena said, you get what you pay for with poles! And I've heard very few complaints about them. People who use them use them for a LONG time!
pantherchild · 10/11/2012
My Xpole (tension mounted) leaves a very faint mark on the ceiling where the rubber seal around the top is. Since I leave mine up all the time, it's actually really useful to tell when it's out of place or where to put it back should I ever take it down, lol. I would be concerned about the stability of my pole if my ceiling wasn't flat. I actually ended up screwing a board into the ceiling to cover some imperfections, lol. The Lil Mynx I have is one of the ones with the ceiling mount. It's wonderful. Very very stable, never had an issue with it slipping or anything. The ceiling mount is pretty unobtrusive as well. I'd recommend a Lil Mynx ceiling mounted pole for a beginner, for sure. I don't love it as much as I love my Xpole because it's a little too gripping for my skin type.