No problem! We've all been in the same spot you were. So many choices.
Definitely find out what finish and size that pole you loved is, because that's probably what you're going to want to go with since you're meshing better with it than the other ones. Sweaty skin, dry skin, small hands, large hands--it all makes a difference in who's going to like what pole better. Some people love stainless steel, but I could barely accomplish anything on my old stainless steel pole, it was so slippery.
I love my Canon--it's not a super pricey camera, but I've gotten some pretty nice shots with it with just the little kit lens on there. I can't wait to invest in some better quality lenses. (Sooo expensive, though. I need cheaper hobbies.)
I wish I had a specific pole room, but it's just up in my living room because that's the only room where I have space for it. (I live in a one bedroom apartment.) I'm on carpet, which has it's advantages and disadvantages. Floorwork without boots that cover your knees can definitely be kind of uncomfortable, and twirling around the pole is certainly a lot less graceful than doing it on hardwood floors, although several members on here have suggested applying tape to the bottom of your shoes when dancing on carpet to take away the overly grippy nature of the carpet. I haven't tried this yet, but plan to. There are also a couple of threads around here from people who have rigged up a little dance area on carpet, where they basically lay down laminate or something along those lines. I always just rock out on carpet, but if you're creative, you may be able to figure something out or get suggestions here. I think of it this way--at least if (when haha) I fall, I'm going to have a lot softer landing than coming down on hardwood. Mostly it's just my ego that gets hurt. ;)
How long have I been poling? I think I bought my first pole close to two years ago, but I've been very inconsistent in it. I've had major issues with sweaty hands, so there have been months at a time where I've stepped away from poling out of frustration, which is too bad, because I really do love it and have a lot of fun when my hands are cooperating. I started on a stainless steel and only recently exchanged it for the TG, which I seem to be getting on a lot better with--the stainless steel was so frustrating, because I'm into intermediate and advanced tricks now, but there were days I couldn't even climb it because my hands would just keep sliding and sliding. The Lil Mynx stainless steel has a reputation for being very slippery--it was like trying to dance on wet glass, for me. However, I feel like I'm finally going to be able to make some progress with this TG pole, so I'm feeling very excited and enthusiastic.
And never be afraid to ask questions. I love to talk. Especially about poling. I don't have any local pole buddies to blab to, so I have to get it all out with you ladies. lol
