X-Joint Stuck between A & B Pole

Saphyre started this discussion · 10/23/2012

When I put my pole on spin mode yesterday for my Challenge video, I noticed it wobbled and didn't spin properly. (Nuts!) My hubby and I went to take it down today and we noticed the problem. The X-Joint is aligned properly with the A pole so I'm able to loosen the screw and remove it. However, the B pole somehow twisted so the screw is no longer visible to loosen and remove. Anyone have any tips as to how I can get them apart? Anyone have an idea why this may have happened? Perhaps the screw wasn't tight enough or something? Hoping I don't have to replace anything.

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Saphyre · 10/23/2012
Got it apart. The B pole is definiltely bent. Back in June I took my pole out to my sister's house. Her husband thought he would be cute and did a runining jump onto it when it was in spin mode. I remember cringing. It must have bent then. It is back up and will do for now, but I need to order a new B pole. Hopefully, that's all it is....Let me know if anyone thinks it might be something else.
chemgoddess1 · 10/23/2012
I would also replace your x joint. If it spun and is the old style (more than a year old) then it will continue to spin with your new B section. Did you roll the pole section on the ground to be sure it indeed was bent?
Saphyre · 10/23/2012
Thanks, Chem. My pole is newer. Just got it in April so I hope the X-joint is still goodl. Yes, we rolled both sections and also used a straight edge on all sides just to be sure. My hubby works with metals a lot and makes custom pieces, so he's rather educated. We thought there might still be a warp at the bottom, but he clipped a dial indicator onto the base, shone a flashlight on it and spun it around. No change in the gap!! Yay! Somehow, I knew you would be the first to respond..You are so helpful to everyone here and I appreciate your help!! xo- Susan
chemgoddess1 · 10/24/2012
Lesson learned: don't let people do stupid stuff on your pole!! Luckily the B pole should not be too terribly expensive.
Saphyre · 10/24/2012
Amen to that!! I called XPole and they are sending a new B pole free of charge, just shipping costs. Yay!