X-Pole ruined or just.....

iAries started this discussion · 7/18/2013

Gotta roll with it? My B pole is stripped where the x-joint is supposed to lock (tiny circle in the middle) so needless to say.....my x-joint is constantly twisting and I have to pound it out. So my question is this......is the pole ruined and is me using it with the twisted joint a waste? Pole works perfectly fine on static and spin.....just twisted joint. I don't separate it anymore when I take it down. I remove the dome and top extension and leave it as one whole piece when I put it away. I really can't afford to purchase a new pole right now so I'm hoping that this just means my pole is perfectly, not-so-perfect and still has plenty of life.

8 replies

PersianXcursian · 7/18/2013
If you don't care about ever taking it apart or selling it, its fine. But if you do, all you have to do is buy a new x-joint and b pole. I think it adds to around $40 or $50 and you can always ask x-pole if they have a used b-pole for sale. I had the same problem but I fixed it by flipping my b pole upside down. My x-joint will still rotate a little but its like a millimeter or two. If the joint isn't that worn, this will work.
iAries · 7/18/2013
Thanks so much for responding! I dont see me selling it and it doesn't bother me none :) just happy she's just fine regardless.
calipolepixie · 7/18/2013
Mine is a little bent too has been for awhile but my pole still works fine. I just try not to take my pole down that often...I plan on replacing that piece eventually though.
calipolepixie · 7/18/2013
I meant to say stripped ugh!
chemgoddess1 · 7/18/2013
I would get a new X joint which are like $20. Check to see if a studio near you is a seller and you can get a discount. The divot can be patched temporarily with a little JB weld or a similar type of epoxy. How old is your pole? I know that they have a 6 month warranty (I believe) and if you have the old style XJoints I would replace them anyway.
iAries · 7/18/2013
It's older than 6 mos.....I purchased it second-hand. That little divet on the inside of the pole is stripped so I would def needed a new pole piece and not sure if it is the new x joint or older ones since I did get it resold
chemgoddess1 · 7/18/2013
I have pics in my profile of the new vs old. The new are actually screws that set the height of the pin whereas the old ones were just a pressure pin. https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4ec41a7d-1c78-4cc5-ac80-7f820ac37250 https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4ec45e6f-4a0c-43d8-8590-09be0ac37250
Dwiizie · 7/18/2013
Is this the pole you got from me? It was purchased in April of 2011. I think they've tweeked a few things about design but I think they are the same x joints going out with new poles. I was thinking the same as Chem, maybe you could patch or fill where its allowing the xjoint to turn.