My first pole

AliceInWonderland started this discussion · 2/7/2012

Hi everybody, I have bin going to pole class once a weekf or about 2 month now and I love it! I am at level two and just started doing basic inverts :) I really want to buy a pole and I know I want the x-pert titanium gold, but I can not make up my mind about 50 mm or 45 mm!!! I know this question has bin aswered a lot but I just can't decide. I can only spend this kind of money once so what ever I but will be my 'forever' pole and I am a bit nervous. In class we use a 50 mm but I am leaning towards 45 even though I have never used it......... I can't decide , its driving me crazy 💪 lol . I would love to hear what you all think......... THANK YOU :)

53 replies

PixiLouBell · 2/7/2012
do u hav small hands?? if so go with the 45, if u dont hav small hands and are comfortable with the 50 then that wud b a good choice unless u really want to try a 45, alot of people like 45 s i believe
Dancing Paws · 2/7/2012
45mm is a good home pole. That way you can learn on both diameters! :) Variety is good.
AliceInWonderland · 2/7/2012
Thanks guys :) I think I have normal hands , Ia m 5.6 foot tall. Is it true that 45 mm are a little better for your wrists? I am a hair stylist and Iam trying to find what ever is the most gentle on my joints so Iam not hurting to much in the salon lol
FeeDen · 2/7/2012
I started with a 50mm, and bought a 45mm after a year, I found it to be a lot easier on my wrists and fingers. I am about 5ft 5 with smallish hands, so it was a good choice, but I wish I'd been able to try both sizes before buying the 50mm I think it just depends on your personal preference but I really love my 45mm and find it great for leg/thigh holds too.
Dancing Paws · 2/7/2012
I personally feel like the 45 puts less pressure on my wrists than teh 50mm.
AliceInWonderland · 2/7/2012
looks like I will get the 45 mm :) I can't grab around the 50 mm so I think it will be fine, I might just have to work a bit harder in class :)
luvlee · 2/7/2012
I am a hairstylist of 12 years now and have terrible arthritis in my fingers. I am having to get a 50mm. My 45 I have been working on for 3 years is hurting me worse.just my 2cents. Lol!
AliceInWonderland · 2/7/2012
Oh no, that's not good, I have bin doing hair for 10 years now and thought the 45 would be easier. I probably won't ever decide
luvlee · 2/7/2012
Everyone is different. It is so hard to tell. For me, my fingers have it so bad I can not grip the 45. It is to painful to have to close my hands all the way sometimes.
luvlee · 2/7/2012
Everyone is different. It is so hard to tell. For me, my fingers have it so bad I can not grip the 45. It is to painful to have to close my hands all the way sometimes.
Lyme Lyte · 2/7/2012
I have a 45 X and a 50 Lil Mynx. My fav would be a combination of the two.....45 Lil Mynx.
AliceInWonderland · 2/7/2012
maybe I will just wait till x-pole makes a 47.5 mm pole 😉 . At class they said today I should get 50 mm because if you can do it on 50 mm you can do it on any pole............. I will order one next week so I sill have a few days to think :)
luvlee · 2/7/2012
I find knee holds and shoulder mounts more painful on a 45mm too. And they are right about if you can do it on a 50mm you can on any pole.
Veena · 2/7/2012
I vote for the 45mm. You'll still have the studio 50s to work with anyway. 🌸
AliceInWonderland · 2/7/2012
What is used in competitions, I am not at competing level at all but might want to get in to it when I get better.
luvlee · 2/7/2012
I like the idea of having both though.
AliceInWonderland · 2/7/2012
That would be great but is not possible right now :(
luvlee · 2/7/2012
I am not sure what they use in competitions. It may differ from each one.
Veena · 2/7/2012
45 is becoming standard.
PaulettePoles · 2/8/2012
I have a 45 at home, 50 in studio. I can do way more grip stuff at home and leg hangs better at the studio,lol. No help. I wanna 50 at home too so I can go back and forth for which move works better on which pole.
Camilla · 2/8/2012
I suggest the 45 :)
Leanne Love · 2/8/2012
I just ordered a 50mm... I do have relatively small hands so a 45 probably would be easier to grip (at least with my hands, but maybe not my legs), but it's the only size I've used in the studio and I've heard it'll be easier to size down in the future rather than size up from a 45 to a 50. All this talk about sizes is making me worry I got the wrong size. Am I still going to be alright with a 50? Haha
Dancing Paws · 2/8/2012
I personally ordered a 50 as my first home pole because that was what I learned on. I struggled so much trying to grip and got fed up. My 45 is great and would love a 38 soon.
AliceInWonderland · 2/8/2012
I change my mind everyday, today I was thinking 50 would be best for the same reason you said aboud downsizing being easier then going up in size.
AliceInWonderland · 2/8/2012
I change my mind everyday, today I was thinking 50 would be best for the same reason you said aboud downsizing being easier then going up in size.

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