urbankitty started this discussion ·
Hi, I'm thinking of getting a mat for my home pole and just wondering if anybody can recommend a thickness. I have carpeted floors and tend to dance bare feet but do occasionally wear heels. They are expensive so don't really want to splash out unnecessarily. Thanks in advance
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Veena ·
Are you saying you'd like to wear heels on the mat?
Possibly. I don't usually train in heels but I would like to able to. So for a little while I would like the mat there.
Veena ·
I would think the thicker the mat the more likely you would twist an ankle while dancing on it. At least the ones I've seen thicker is softer in general. Have you thought about using cushions off furniture for when you work on new moves? If you're dancing you should stay with things you're totally confident in and a mat can get in the way. They are a must for new tricks or perfecting shaky ones! If you want something softer than a floor try placing kids play squares down. Like these! http://www.homedepot.com/p/Groovy-Mats-Lime-Green-24-in-x-24-in-Comfortable-Mat-100-sq-ft-Case-GYCMLG/204714338?cm_mmc=SEM%7CTHD%7Cgoogle%7CD23+Area+Rugs&mid=siNw51b4T%7Cdc_mtid_8903pdd25182_pcrid_63577964848_pkw__pmt__product_204714338&gclid=CNrdlfHq4MkCFcZbfgodwe4Jlw
I do both classes and pole at home but leave the new tricks for class and tend to work on flow and tidying up my tricks at home. Whenever I did feel I needed the extra support I've used my sofa cushions but found these go be too thick. A couple of months ago I feel if my home pole (because I didn't tighten enough) and since then I've been a little hesitant to pole at home. Was hoping a mat would minimise my anxieties