Looking for a used freestanding pole ASAP!

JennRN35 started this discussion · 1/29/2014

I've been researching freestanding poles endlessly for over three weeks - the Pros & Cons between the Star Stand Alone and the X-Stage Lite, 45mm vs. 50mm, and the different finishes. I've watched ebay and Craigslist. I've even had a Craigslister text me back and forth for a few days and end up going completely silent just before I was about to make the 3.5 hour drive to pick-up. It's driving me nuts! I have vaulted ceilings and I'm not interested in buying brand new. I've never poled but I am ready to get started. I can deal through Paypal for payment. Does anyone have a pole they are interested in selling? Or know of any site besides eBay, Craigslist, and StudioVeena that I could be looking for used poles on? Any other beginner advise is extremely appreciated as well! Thanks.

32 replies

HollyInSeattle · 1/30/2014
I bought the xstage lite for my first pole and now wished I didnt have the metal stage on the bottom to contend with. I love floor work as well and love transitions from floor to pole and moves coming off the pole into splits etc. not fun with the stage. Its also NOT as convenient to move around and transport and advertised. In fact I have owned mine a year and have never moved it. I am keeping it however now buying a Veena pole. Something to think about.
chemgoddess1 · 1/30/2014
Check with xpole directly. Lots of times after conventions and such they sell the poles that were used in workshops for a decent discount. They're not advertised so you have to call.
JennRN35 · 1/30/2014
Thanks for the replies! I must say, I have always preferred the look of the Star Stand Alone. But there always seems to be better reviews towards the X-stage Lite. And from videos, the x-stage pole seems like it doesn't away as much?
JennRN35 · 1/30/2014
**sway** as much.
Legs4Days · 1/30/2014
I have a SSA and I really like it. I wondered about the sway as well but in some videos the sway seemed to be the same…so IM not sure. It's easy to put together and u can buy extensions for it.:)
Veena · 1/30/2014
Hi Jenn, If you're new to pole dance I would suggest a full length floor to ceiling pole and not a stage. The stage will hinder floor work and it takes up a lot of floor space, also the "sway" is unsettling for a new dancer. A stage will cost more then just a pole will as well. I would ask if anyone is selling something other then a stage, look for X-poles and lil Mynx, these are very durable and can be mounted on vaulted ceilings when you purchase the mount for vaulted ceilings. :)
JennRN35 · 1/30/2014
Another advantage of the Star Stand Alone is the ability to quickly lift the pole out of the base. I have an almost 7-year-old. I'd like to pole but without her going to school telling everyone about Mommy's pole! Her father and I share her 50/50. So the days I have her will be treadmill days and I will pole when she isn't with me. I could pull the pole from the base and move it to the garage or closet. And she can just use the base as her "stage", as all she does is walk around the house singing! I'll just leave the base set up in the living room all the time unless I expect company. Here's a question... How do you other Mom's handle poling around your children?
JennRN35 · 1/30/2014
I would GLADLY save the money and get a pole for vaulted ceilings! Problem is that I rent. How can I keep from damaging the ceiling? And isn't the mount on the ceiling even when you take the pole down? Surely any company is going to notice it and ask what is it?
Legs4Days · 1/30/2014
The Lil Mynx has a disguise as a plant hook when pole is not up.
Veena · 1/30/2014
I rent and have 5 mounts in different rooms in my home! 3 lil mynx and 2 x pole mounts! Its only screw holes that can easily be filled when you move. :)
Veena · 1/30/2014
The larger mount is the xpole mount and the smaller silver is the lil mynx. Both are great poles.
Veena · 1/30/2014
oops here's the pic
JennRN35 · 1/30/2014
Thanks! Maybe I should go with the Lil mynx then?
Legs4Days · 1/30/2014
To answer the question about what to tell your kids…well mine are grown but I do have a little grandson who is just 2. He plays on it (while Im watching) and we are just treating it as another piece of gym equipment. Of course he is not having friends over at this point either but I intend to just treat it casually. :)
Veena · 1/30/2014
What is the height of the ceiling? Our SV pole can be extended up to 10 ft :) All the info on this pole is here including 2 videos one demonstration installation and one showing how easy the pole is to use. https://www.studioveena.com/shopping
Legs4Days · 1/30/2014
Have u been to the LIl Mynx website yet? Compare with xpole too. Veena's rite..they are both great poles.Search on this website too for discussions on them if you haven't already. It took me a month to decide on one and now Im looking into getting another so Im always, always on the computer researching lol.
JennRN35 · 1/30/2014
I bet my ceilings go all the way up to 20 feet at the highest point. I'd have to measure where they start at.
Veena · 1/30/2014
Both the SV pole and the Xpole with the vaulted mount will go up and down faster then a stage or an xpole with the dome. I don't hide my pole from my kids or anyone. They are out for all to see, but if you need a pole that is removable really fast then the SV pole takes only seconds!!
JennRN35 · 2/4/2014
I'm still looking. And now I'm leaning towards a Lil mynx, if anyone is looking to sell?
JennRN35 · 2/12/2014
Still watching like a hawk... :)
anamika · 2/12/2014
I have xpole fee standing. It has metal base. U can check out xpole site finder what it looks like. It has been sitting at my house for about 2 yrs. The metal has a few heel scratches but nothing big. I wish I had pics of it to show but I'm too lazy to put it together to take a pic. If u rblooking for something like this, let me know and we will figure out a way for it to get to you.
jesikah6 · 2/12/2014
Hi JennRN35! My 2.5y/o enjoys my pole as much, if not more, than I do. I do realize that her growing up with it in her life is different than it being introduced as a 7y/o. Chosing whether or not to share your pole journey with those around you is as personal a choice as which pole is perfect for a particular poler, so what may work for me and my family, may not be as practical for you and yours. Happy Poling!
JennRN35 · 2/12/2014
I will check it out and private message you. Thanks! And yes, 7 year olds call it as they see it! Next thing I know, people will be thinking I'm a volunteer firefighter or something!!
Legs4Days · 2/13/2014
How tall are the ceilings in the room where u will put ur pole?
JennRN35 · 2/13/2014
Either 8.8 up to 9.6, depending on where I put it. I have vaulted ceilings that probably go up to around 20 feet at the highest peak.

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