Personal poles at home and Clothing.

polereveur started this discussion · 11/9/2014

1. I'm interested to know what poles everyone has. I really want a pole to practice and improve strength with at home. However, I currently rent. I need a pole that won't cause any damage (preferably) but realistically less damage that won't get me in trouble when I move out. Let me know your recommendations and where you purchased your pole from. 2. Pole clothes - I love those lil shorts with the side ties that I see in most youtube videos but where do you get them. I've heard of pole clothing websites such as bad kitty and mika yogawear but its so expensive. I need reasonable priced clothing. Let me know what you got. Thanks

4 replies

Runemist34 · 11/9/2014
Hey there! So, I've had Lil Mynx poles for the whole time I've been dancing. I also rent, and each time I've moved, I simply patch up the hole they leave in the ceiling. People tend not to look up, so they don't notice. Worst case was... I basically ripped a hole in the drywall and it was too big for just some goo from a tube, so we got a patch thing from the hardware store! Worked perfectly. However, X-pole might be more toward what you're looking for, as it's only pressure mounted and won't leave a mark on your ceiling. Even if you have the popcorn-type of ceiling, I don't think anyone will notice! As for those shorts, I REALLY like them, too! But, I've only seen them at those websites, and I agree, they're expensive. I only have a couple of pairs of shorts, so... I can't really give good advice on that one ;)
Veena · 11/9/2014
Xpole requires no drilling and is a solid product. lil Mynx requires one screw in the ceiling and is also a great product. I have BOTH poles in my home and love them. Oh, and we have been renters in several homes and I've never had an issue with damage, due to a pole. Just be sure you install it correctly and you're good to go! For clothing if you google "side tie shorts" you'll see all kinds of options. :)
PolarGirl · 11/10/2014
I have an Xpole Xpert removable pole. It is pressure mounted (no holes to drill!), which is extremely sturdy and doesn't leave any marks on the ceiling. In my experience, it does leave marks on the hardwood floor, but they polish away easily. I love my home pole and totally recommend this product. I do recommend that people follow the instructions to take the Xpole down about once a month to take it apart and then reassemble. This is supposed to keep the parts from getting stuck together. I left the country for a few weeks and didn't have time to do it before I left or after I got back (so it was up for 3-4 months straight), and one day when I was training, I went into a Reiko split, and the dome MOVED. Like, quite a bit. So I took it down and put it back together and it was sturdy again. I think the parts might just shift...somehow...over time, so be aware...? I have the 2013 model, by the way. I'm unsure how exactly the new model differs, so this might not be an issue. As for shorts, I own a couple of Mika and I don't even like them as much as I thought I would. I actually prefer the AMB side tie shorts. I bought them at a local dance store for $20 each. I know you can just google "AMB side tie shorts" and purchase them online, and I believe they're even cheaper. They have a ton of different colors and adjust from having enough length to wear out and about to cinching way up and showing some cheek. They are also stretchier than Mika's material and are much comfier. Love them. Good luck!
SexyRockStarsWifeNowWidow · 11/10/2014
All my poles have been X-Poles and I've been very happy with them. As for the pole shorts, I got my side tie shorts at Wal-mart and they were $10 or less. They had them in many assorted colours.