xpole silicone pole
Wcox started this discussion ·
Just wondering if anyone has tried the silicone xpole? I would love to hear some feedback before I decide if I should purchase or not?
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Wcox started this discussion ·
Just wondering if anyone has tried the silicone xpole? I would love to hear some feedback before I decide if I should purchase or not?
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Saeth ·
I haven't personally used one but my instructor said they are great for those who are held back by fear of slipping, for those trying new and tricky moves for the first time, those who have low poling confidence or those who turn up to class with fully covered legs :P She said something about spins, I think it was negative but I'm not entirely sure, sorry.
Veena ·
I have yet to try the Silicone pole but I do know you can't do static spins on silicone. However the xpole silicone pole has spinny mode so you can still use that! It would be a great way to pole with closes on. We just added our new shopping cart to the site so check it out! https://www.studioveena.com/store/index.php/poles.html
Wcox ·
Thanks! Anyone had any experience with a sleeve that would go over your current pole? I'm torn on if I should just get a sleeve or get the silicone xpole. I heard the sleeves are hard to get on/off with pressure mount xpole.
Veena ·
This is what pops up when you do a search for Pole Sleeves here. I would say for the price go for the silicone pole. https://www.studioveena.com/searches/index?s=Pole+sleeve
I did a review on Pole Armour which is a grip sleeve. I like it as a training option but I wouldn't want it on my pole all the time. If you are interested my review is here http://www.kikispoleblog.com/2014/09/pole-armour-review-and-giveaway.html
Rose2011 ·
I have a question. Someone mentioned that if you get even a drop of water on the silicone it becomes very slippery. How would it do in a high humid area and sweating?.
Rose2011 ·
I thought of another question. How does the silicone do in the sun. I want to set a stage pole up outside and I live in Alabama were it gets quiet hot/sunny?
PoleNika ·
Silicone will definitely get slippery when wet...kind of defeating the purpose. Pole sleeves have been tested and proven in high humidity situations and even in water shows...check out their Facebook page for pics. There are tons of great reviews for pole sleeves on studio veena. Even if is difficult to take on and off (I don't think it is, but that's my personal experience), you CAN'T take the silicone off and once it wears down the pole will be useless. POLESLEEVES is having a great sale right now making the sleeves only $175! And they are a much superior product to the rip off that is pole armour (there is a thread on here comparing one to the other...armour fell down to a bunched up mess a few minutes into a performance)
Rose2011 ·
Polenika. Thank you. :)
I have a black silicone pole for my x-stage lite. Veena is right, you cant do static spins on it. It is best for learning new holds. I had been trying for Ayesha for a while and got on a silicone pole and just did it no problem. I use it for photo shoots too, since you need to hold a pose for a long time. I wouldn't get it unless you already have an x-stage or something you can change out. I have a chrome for my x-stage as well which is more practical for all around use. I like the idea of the pole sleeve, but the cost for the extra pole was almost the same. Plus side is it takes seconds to switch the poles out on the x-stage! Hope this helps!
Veena ·
That's great to here you like the silicone thanks for letting us know! Do you have slipping problems if it gets wet?
I use water to clean it because it collects dust like mad, but that is the only time I have had water on it. A good wipe down seems to resolve any issues, but it isnt terribly humid where we are. Not much help on that subject unfortunately.
Wcox ·
Fantastic! Thanks for the response. I just oordered my silicone pole :) I'm super excited! I am sure I will want to change them out time to time.
Curious to hear how you like it. I'm super interested in one. I had a pole sleeve and hated it, but I love the idea. There's a studio about an hour from here that has one. I need to just take a class to try in out.
Wcox ·
Princess buttercup, or anyone who has used a silicone pole/sleeve - did you find certain clothes were most effective when using? I have received my silicone xpole and love it so far. I never really used spin mode before so I have been doing some light training on spin but it is amazing when it comes to strength training and far less pole kisses! :)
I am currently experimenting with different clothing. So far, the tighter, the better and less likely to get taken off of you by the pole LOL. I ordered a unitard last week, since the studio I am at uses them a ton for performances on silks. I will let you know how it is!
Wcox ·
Thanks Buttercup! Have you tried jeans? I don't think they would work well but when I was looking at all of the Chinese pole stuff on IG, lots of people have jeans on? This seems tricky! All I can imagine is splitting the seam of every pair of pants I own!
I would wear a leotard with footless tights. You could also put booty shorts over that. I call it the aerialist uniform, lol.
Kay Rae ·
I just got a pink silicone pole for Christmas. I'm in Florida... and it doesn't take long to get sweaty hands. I'm new to this, but got ballsy enough to sit and lay back horizontally. I could have probably gone further back, but I got nervous because my hands, and so the pole, got sweaty and I had to stop. Would any hand grip products hurt the silicone?
Wcox ·
Kay Rae, I also got the pink silicone pole for Christmas! I used dry hands on my feet when I was training the starfish. Rubbing alcohol took it off no problem :) I don't know if we are really supposed to use it with the silicone but didnt seem to hurt it!
Kay Rae ·
That's nice to know. I just worry because if the silicone gets damaged, that's it. No replacing it like a sleeve.
ipole2 ·
Hi all - I've been enjoying my new silicon pole, too! When I inquired, this is the response I received from xpole regarding clothing and cleaning: "Yes just clean the pole with rubbing alcohol as needed. You can wear any clothes you would like on the pole- we recommend clothes because the silicone will most likely pull at your bare skin a bit- too much friction. however if you do have bare skin, your skin will not damage the pole, just be mindful that you can get skin burns from the friction on bare skin." I look forward to hearing what you all find most comfortable.
ipole2 ·
oops - silicone....
Kay Rae ·
Yes, my thighs are fire after sitting on it with shorts lol. Well if anyone else gets info on whether we can use mighty grip or whatnot for hands, it'd be much appreciated. I would like to not need to wipe my hands while I'm up there haha
Wcox ·
Just wondering for those of you who have used or who currently have the silicone pole about the best ways to get down. On my chrome I was used to sliding down and hand standing out of almost all moves (and its not really an option with the silicone and its an extremely hard habit to break) Do you have any favourites?
