spinning pole or regular? pole doesn't require ceiling fixings.

parasiteneko started this discussion · 1/13/2014

Hi guys..I'm looking to buy my first pole. I'm renting an apartment so I can't buy any pole that needs ceiling fixs..So I found this one on Amazon.I'm a beginner, I just had my first pole lesson last week. Does anyone practice with a spinning pole? Does anyone has any recommendations for a pole that doesn't require ceiling fixings?Thank you! :) This is the spinning pole I found. http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Fitness-Exercise-Stripper-Spinning/dp/B005IPK7AU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389645800&sr=8-1&keywords=stripper+pole

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5 replies

nymphdancer · 1/13/2014
this right here tells me all I need to know about this pole. from the reviews: I already had a 50mm X-Pert Xpole but wanted to get a 45mm for better hand grip. I love X-pole but didn't want to spend the money for one. So I purchased this knowing it was cheaper and probably wouldn't compare to x-pole but didn't realize it would be this bad. Package arrived intact and pretty fast but this pole is very cheaply built. Since i already owned a high quality pole, this was noticeably cheap. when the pole is on static mode, I have to pretty much go one way doing spins etc ( to the right).. so i don't loosen the pole ( it works by tightening to your floor and ceiling). Yes, it comes undone... The pole is warped in the middle and makes it feel unsecure and bendy, like it's going to break. I only weigh 120 lbs have had it for about 2-3 weeks and this thing is already feeling like it's going to fall apart. It sucks in my opinion but so far it works but as soon as I can, I will be purchasing another x-pole. If you have never used a professional pole and this is all you've used, it might seem like it's a good pole but i can tell you from using the 2 other poles i have, the ones ive used at the studio, and a friends, this is crap. Save an extra $150 on top of this price and purchase a better quality pole. It's worth it. Save your money for an xpole.
parasiteneko · 1/13/2014
Thanks! I'm also trying to decide if I should get a spinning one or a stationary one..
Dancing Paws · 1/13/2014
Get a spinner if you can. Its cheaper in the long run to get the combo than if you got a stationary, then wished you got a spinner, which usually happens.
Alexis Corinne · 1/14/2014
I have this pole and.love.it. very secure holds my 215 lbs its two person set up but I love it.
Alexis Corinne · 1/14/2014
I can go either way on my pole.but I dont since im really a right handed person. I will say sometimes it tries to spin but I think that's due to me.needing to tighten it. I wouldnt say its warped but mine is crooked from my flooring being uneven. So ill move.it and let you know. Its sturdy, secure, and just as nice as I hoped.