Is it possible to leave Xstage outside in summer?

[Colleen Larson]

When I use my XStage pole, I set it up and take it down every time. It’s a pain-in-the-ass, but I don’t want anything to happen to it.

[Veena]

Hi! I have left mine outside and covered the stage with a camping tarp that cinches up around it. I found a circular water proof one that worked great. I put a towel in the open hole where the pole goes, just to keep dust and bugs out. I wouldn’t suggest it if you get a lot of rain though…I did this in the summer months in CA as that’s the dry season. You will get rust if it gets moisture.

[RoMo]

Has anyone tried to pole on a balcony? I live on the fourth floor and I usually pole in the living room, but it means moving too much furniture. I’ve thought of putting my pole outside, on our balcony, but I have a fear of flying off the balcony… A fourth floor fall doesn’t seem too sympathetic. 😛 Am I just being too paranoid?

[Colleen Larson]

Trust your instincts. If you have a fear of flying off the balcony, trust that fear.

[Veena]

I would be scared lol

[quancutie23]

Be careful of weirdos. Dont attract unwanted attention

[RoMo]

Hi @quancutie23

Thanks for the concern, but I’m not afraid of weirdos. Because of the unique topology of Haifa (Israel), my balcony looks onto the Carmel mountains and despite being inside of the city, the nearest buildings that I see are so far away, they have to be using binoculars to see me. And if they are using binoculars to watch my balcony, let them enjoy the view! 😉 I’m constantly going outside in my bra and undies, anyway. I think more of my skin would be covered while I pole! 😀

But yeah, I know I probably wouldn’t fly off the balcony, but I think I’ll keep poling inside, even though it requires more setup…

Thanks

[amelia2000]

@veena thanks!
We do have long periods of no rain in summer, and I think it would only be a few days at a time anyway.